Imagine not imagining, reaching for a thought that eludes you, or wanting to dance but your feet won’t do your bidding. Stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy are just some of the brain disorders that steal our ability to write, dance, and recall the precious memories of our lives.

It is estimated one in five New Zealanders will suffer from a brain disorder in their lifetime and these can be devastating, not just on the sufferer but on their families and caregivers.
The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand is an independent body that raises money to support neurological research and education in New Zealand. The Foundation is funded by individual New Zealanders, with more than 95% of contributions coming from donations and bequests.
Donations are capitalised and the interest is used to fund research grants. This system provides ongoing funding for career scientists and long-term research projects. All grant applications are internationally peer reviewed to ensure only good-quality research is funded. Last year, the Foundation gave close to
$1.6 million in grants to researchers and students, covering a wide spectrum of neurological disorders.
Over the last decade alone, the Foundation has funded more than 200 projects and currently supports more than 40 research studies being run at tertiary institutions throughout the country.
This unique dedicated funding body has helped produce world-class researchers and students. It also uses the combined expertise and detailed knowledge of this group to inform the public about advances made in neurological disorder prevention and cures.   

P.O. Box 110022 Auckland Hospital, Auckland 1148
Phone 09 309 7749 Fax 09 377 0614
Email: info@neurological.org.nz