Life Members
We are proud to acknowledge the long-term commitment of the Neurological Foundation’s Life Members:
Eileen Ander
Former chairperson of the Wanganui division.
John Burton
A member of the council from 1981-2003 and chairman from 1993-2003
SIR Graeme Douglas, KNZM OBE
Founder of Douglas Pharmaceuticals, philanthropist
Richard Laverty
Professor Dick Laverty headed the Pharmacology Department at Otago University until his retirement. He chaired the Scientific Advisory Committee and served on the Council from 1993 to 2000.
SiR David Levene, KNZM OBE
Founder of Levene retail chain, philanthropist, Patron of Parkinson's New Zealand and the Outward Bound Trust
Gerald McDouall, OBE
Wanganui Division chairman Gerald McDouall served on the Council from 1971 to 1991.
Peter Shaw
A founding member of the Council, Peter Shaw was chairman from 1989 to 1993.
Mervyn Vile
Former chairman of the Canterbury/West Coast Division, Merv Vile served on the Council from 1971 to 1991.