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The Deadly Grip of Motor Neuron Disease

  • Yahoo - Bathroom complete

      8 June 2020
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    Hi Everyone

    You will all be breathing a sigh of relief as we move into Level 1 of this disastrous Covid-19 pandemic. It has certainly shaken the very core of our being and we realise how vulnerable lives can be. NZ, we have have done well thanks to each and everyone of us abiding by the rules as we moved through each level.

    However, it is with great excitement that I write this update to let you all know that through all of your very generous donations the bathroom reno has now been completed. This has made a huge difference to their everyday lives. However, life is becoming more and more difficult for Russ so it would be timely for you all to make contact and give them both all the love, support and encouragement you can. I cannot thank you all enough for the support you have given thus far - please do keep it up in terms of phone calls and visits.

    Russ and Noels - it has been a pleasure to have been able to help out in this major time of need and great to see the successful outcome.

    Keep safe everyone and look after each other.

    Much love

    Aunty Liz

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  • Anyone spare a dollar?

      19 February 2020

    Hello to all you lovely people out there who have supported Russell so far In helping to upgrade their bathroom. Renovations are now well on there way but if anyone can spare an extra dollar toward this project it would be greatly appreciated.

    Each day now is becoming quite a challenge for Russell. He has lost the ability to speak and is being fed intravenously. He has lost a lot of weight and gets very tired so does sleep a lot. But hey he still has the ability to smile and laugh at a joke or something he finds funny so he certainly hasn’t lost his sense of humour - bless him.

    This page is due to close 6 March, so again a very big THANK YOU on behalf of Noeleen and Russell, your support and love shown has been a tremendous boost and encouragement.

    Love you all

    Aunty Liz 💖

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  • Buddy for Russell

      9 December 2019
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    Meet little Hemming. He is an addition to the Skelton family and great company for Russell while Noels is at work.

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  • Russell's support crew

      24 November 2019
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    The group who surrounded Russell on the MND walk in Napier.

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  • Walk for MND

      23 November 2019

    Our family joined together to walk for MND in Napier recently, in support of Russell. He did very well and completed the circuit too although it wiped him out for the rest of the week. A big thank you for all those who got out there in support of MND. Nigel, Ange and family you looked great in your MND blue T-shirt’s, well done team. Thanks all for your continued support and if you can share this with friends and family to help in the continued effort to update the bathroom - funds are still needed to complete this project.

    Thanks again everyone. Let’s get this job done for Russell. 👍

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  • Walk for MND

      23 October 2019

    Just like to encourage everyone to walk for Motor Neuron Disease on Sunday 10th November at a place near you. We will be walking to support Russell that day from 9.30 - 12.30 in Napier, Napier St starting at the sailing club. It is a 3km walk $15 entry or $10 online before 25th. (mnd.org.nz) There will be merchandise and food and drinks available so bring your coins too. Once again many thanks for the support you have given Russell to date it has been awesome

    They should be able to make a start on the bathroom alterations soon.💖

    Love and thanks Liz

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  • Progress update

      4 October 2019

    A big thank you to everyone for your generous donations to help put the Skelton family. They can now start to make some plans toward their bathroom renovations. We cannot express our appreciation enough - thank you all so much.

    With love Liz

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