Please Support Anthony Ward and Family in his battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

We've finally figured out how to update you all! Firstly apologies for not being able to thank each and every one of you, individually but we are humbled by how amazing you all are. Please know your generosity has truly overwhelmed us, and helped in so many ways. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, it has meant so, so much.

We have been able to spend precious family time together, got Tony transported to social events and Sam's school trips and sport. We have been able to buy devices to assist with Tony's comfort and health, and for copious doctors visits. We were able to do a final trip to the North Island before he was too debilitated to travel far, which meant the world to us.

Your generosity has meant we have been able to cover additional expenses, especially medical ones. The biggest assistance has included one of his medications that is not funded specifically for people with MND. It alone is $1500 a month and it would not have been possible for him to continue with this if it was not for all your generosity.

Tony continues to battle MND bravely, but it has continued to take from him, as of January he is now losing movement in his neck muscles, he requires permanent bipap to support his breathing, and has no movement from the head down, but full pain and feeling. Tony is very fatigued, has a weakened voice, but can still speak and swallow.

Tony's indomitable spirit, and sense of humour has not wavered, and we are so lucky to be surrounded by the love and generosity of friends, family, caring health professionals and reminded just how generous every one we know has been.

Thank you too for everything you do for us, the meals, the gifts, the time, the care for Sam and Sarah as well, and the random and planned acts of kindness.