Help Make Time Count for Kiwi Drummer with Terminal MND Diagnosis - every day matters
Donate and help make every day count for Chris and his family after his terminal MND diagnosis.
Waikato, Waikato District
In October 2023, Chris and his wife Kendall were living their dream in their first home. But their joy was shattered when Chris was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 2 - 3 years that will progressively rob him of his ability to move, speak, and breathe.
Chris is a man of action and inspiration and refuses to give up. Known for his adventures, contributions to the New Zealand music community, dedication to parkrunning, and being a devoted husband and father, Chris choses to face this diagnosis by raising awareness about MND and creating lasting memories with his family. Since his diagnosis he has been busy approaching sponsors and planning fundraising opportunities for the Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand charity.
MND is a costly disease. Chris will soon need mobility aids, home modifications, and ongoing treatments to maintain his quality of life. He and Kendall have already exhausted their savings and both will eventually have to stop working, but he dreams of taking his wife and children on one final trip to America.
Your support can make this dream possible. By donating, you can help Chris create precious memories, access necessary treatments, and maintain his dignity. If MND takes him early, your contributions will support his family and further the work of MND NZ.
Chris is determined to beat the odds and live longer than expected. With your help, he can fight this battle with hope and strength.
Please, donate today.
Dave Goodison's involvement (page creator)
I have known Chris my entire life, growing up together in Glenn Innes and Mt. Wellington with our fathers working together on the NZ Railway and our families being the best of friends.
He is a brother.
Use of funds
Supplements and treatments / therapy; home modifications, mobility vehicles, equipment and aids; making memories with his wife and children.
Latest update
The Tuesdays and The Community of Thames 6 October 2024
We have been so blown away by the care and generosity of our local Thames community.
A few weeks ago Greg Hampton, the owner of one of our favorite stores in Thames, Carson's Bookshop and guitarist of local band The Tuesdays - organized a koha entry gig at the local Squash club in my honour. The Tuesdays played some really cool tunes, ranging from Courtney Barnett, to PJ Harvey, to Fur Patrol. It was a really fun night where we got to meet a whole lot more people in Thames (including the Mayor, Len Salt!) and boogie to some great tunes!
The next morning, Greg came around and presented me with $1000 raised from the night, and a gift of some music related books. We were in tears.
Thank you so much Greg and the Community of Thames for your support and donations. We added the donation to the page here, and used $50 to cover the givealittle donation fee.
We couldn't be in a better place to face the challenges we have ahead.
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