1601 days ago

Wheelchair, skateboards and wheelbarrows hit the streets for muscular dystrophy

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

People are rolling down their street in wheelchairs, bikes and wheelbarrows to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy.

Roll 1k for MDA is an annual event where people roll 1km on any kind of wheels to fundraise for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand.

This year the event is taking place virtually, with people rolling in their respective bubbles and sharing photos online.

MDA member Neil Singh has Duchenne muscular dystrophy which led to the deterioration of his skeletal, heart and lung muscles.

His parents Yasha Aggarwal and Kuldeep Singh said MDA has provided vital support for Neil.

“They knew everything, every emotion without us mentioning it,” the couple said.

“MDA has held our hand and helped us with various stages of Neil’s condition.”

People are encouraged to get creative and complete their journey on any kind of wheels like wheelchairs, electric scooters, skateboards, roller skates and push bikes.

If you decide to take part in this fundraiser, share a photo below below!

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

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Starts Monday March 9 at 10am-12pm and/or Tuesday March 10 from 7:15pm-9:15 pm. Email" lessons@ecbbridgeclub.co.nz" or call 027 296 3365

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26 days ago

Poll: Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste?

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We’re talking tyres, paint, and agricultural chemicals — the items that aren’t always easy to dispose of.

Recently featured in The Post, this innovative business is showing how waste can be transformed into opportunity, turning what we throw away into products.

But this raises a bigger question: how do we get our waste to the right people — the ones doing the right things with it?
♻️ Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste and get it back into the supply chain?

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste?
  • 5.1% Yes!
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  • 77.5% No.
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