Nerve Connection Foundation

😂 LIVE COMEDY IN TENTERFIELD – ONE NIGHT ONLY Tenterfield, this is your chance for a great night out… Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist and comedian Darren Carr is coming to town for a special Christmas in July event at Tenterfield Golf Club on 11 July. Expect big laughs, festive cheer and a great night with friends - all while supporting vital research into neuromuscular diseases such as Motor Neurone Disease and Muscular Dystrophy. 🎄 Christmas dinner 🎤 Live comedy show 🎁 Auctions & raffle Plus hear from Nerve Connection Foundation Ambassador, Matt Butler, who has strong ties to Tenterfield. 👉 Gather your friends and make a night of it 👉 Tickets are limited - see link in comments.

Twilight on the Tarmac raises over $75,000 A week on from our incredible Goondiwindi Twilight on the Tarmac event, we’re still reflecting on what a special night it was. While we’re still finalising the exact numbers, we’re thrilled to share the event has raised more than $75,000 to support Nerve Connection Foundation’s research and clinical trials into devastating neuromuscular diseases including motor neurone disease and muscular dystrophy. Thank you to our sponsors, everyone who donated goods, services, equipment and prizes, everyone who attended, and the many volunteers who gave their time to make the night happen. A special thank you to local organising committee members Deb Rae, Alan Rae and Suzie Killen, and to Goondiwindi Councillor Julia Spicer for being such a fantastic MC and bringing warmth, humour and the perfect “captain’s touch” to the evening. ✈️ Because of nights like this, we can continue funding critical research and clinical trials aimed at improving treatments and bringing us closer to breakthroughs for people living with these devastating diseases — helping people like Nerve Connection Foundation Ambassador Matt Butler and many others. A few candid moments from the night are captured here. If you spot yourself or someone you know, feel free to tag and share. 📸 A special night. A remarkable community effort. A real difference for patients today and those diagnosed tomorrow. 💙 With sincere thanks to our Twilight on the Tarmac key sponsors, donors and supporters: Air Bush Charter GFG Projects Makim Strong Constructions Coulton Farming Clark Farming Group Valcore Advisory Tait Auto Group Buck Equipment Raine & Horne Goondiwindi Queensland Hips & Knees Goondiwindi Regional Council Wardle's Hire Goondiwindi Rotary Macintyre Brook Lamb E&E Waste #TwilightOnTheTarmac #NerveConnectionFoundation #MakingConnectionsToFindACure #Goondiwindi #communityspirit @makimstrong @coultonfarmingpty @clarkfarminggroup @airbushcharter @taitauto @macintyrebrooklamb @eandewaste @juliaspicer.oam @matt.butler.3532

Twilight on the Tarmac is SOLD OUT....but hopefully just for now! We’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing support from the Goondiwindi community and beyond and can't believe the tickets have been snapped up so quickly! ✨ The good news? We’re now working really hard to increase capacity and hope to release additional tickets in January. 👉 Join the waitlist to be the first notified if more tickets become available: https://bit.ly/TOTTwaitlist We’d also like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for helping bring this event to life: 💛 Gold Sponsor: GFG Projects 🤝 Silver Sponsors: Clark Farming Group, Makim Strong Constructions, Coulton Farming, Valcore Advisory We can’t wait to see you on the tarmac! ✈️✨ #Goondiwindi #GoondiwindiEvents #QueenslandEvents #RuralEvents #CharityEvent #Fundraiser #NCF #NerveConnectionFoundation #MND #MuscularDystrophy #NeuromuscularResearch #TarmacParty #OnTheTarmac2026 GFG Projects @clarkfarminggroup @makimstrong @coultonfarmingpty

As one of Australia's leading Neurologists and researchers in the field of Motor Neurone Disease, our very own Associate Professor Rob Henderson was invited to to be a guest speaker on MND Australia’s recent national webinar exploring the "Every Moment Matters" report. The webinar covered a ranged of topics that unpacked the true cost of motor neurone disease (MND) in Australia - not just financially but emotionally and socially. Read the full story and watch the webinar recording by clicking on this link: .au/insights-urgency-and-hope-key-takeaways-from-the-every-moment-matters-mnd-australia-webinar/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

Some very hot weather and a storm certainly didn't dampen spirits at our Croquet Connections afternoon last Saturday. There was just a lot of fun, awesome people, and some light-hearted competition on the court. Special thanks to our sponsors - Daren Crawford from The Loan Market and Eirini Hatzellis from Envy Boutique Travel. You are amazing! Also thanks to the ladies and gents of the McIlwraith Croquet Club, our MC King Henry and our special guest speaker Natalie Verdouw who shared her personal story of being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. 🙏💙 Stay tuned for some professional photos from Kait Barker!!! Onto the next fundraising event....Melbourne Cup at The Magee...get your tickets now 🏇🏆 @loanmarketdarencrawford @envyboutiquetravel @the_magee_pub

We're down to the last few tickets left for our Croquet Connections Day tomorrow. If you haven't booked yet, you can still get in quick for a beautiful day on the lawn! Not only will it be fun and games, but we've got some great speakers talking about their lived experience with MND. And for those that can't make it, you can donate any time via our website. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! /lawn-and-order-charity-edition

Was an amazing day in Toowoomba last Friday as over 128 players tee-ed off for the inaugural Tuff Australia Nerve Connection Foundation Golf Day. Thank you to alll the amazing sponsors, the volunteers, everyone that took part, and the always entertaining King Henry. A very special thanks to Matt Butler and his wife Alina for 'driving' the day 🙏💙 And congratulations to Phil Coorey and the rest of the George Banks team for coming in first place. Over $75,000 was raised for our research into neuromuscular diseases such as Motor Neurone Disease and Muscular Dystrophy...incredible!!! Bring on the next one in 2026 ⛳🏌 @matt.butler.3532 @tuffaustralia @carpetone_elegant_toowoomba @kinghenryclub @snooze.australia @lawd_au @mort_co

Turns out everyone’s playing croquet these days — even Brad and George 😎🌿 Join us next Saturday, 18th October, for a day of sunshine, Aperols and friendly competition — all in support of vital neurological research and clinical trials. Enjoy grazing boards, fresh paella for lunch and hot pizzas later in the day, plus premium beers, wines, bubbles and Aperol Spritz flowing all afternoon. There’ll be raffles, prizes, guest speakers and plenty of laughs — so grab your friends, grab your tickets and come along for a great cause! 💛 🎟️ Tickets are almost gone — don’t miss out. Link in bio.

October is shaping up to be a month of fundraising, connections, golf, croquet… and plenty of gratitude! 🌸 On Friday 3 October, the 14th annual Rowlo’s Golf Day was held at the beautiful Headland Golf Club in Buderim. This special day is organised each year by the gorgeous Kelly Rowlinson in honour of her late husband Mark, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease 11 years ago. ✨ With over 140 golfers out on the course, perfect Sunshine Coast weather, and an update from our very own Dr Rob Henderson on the latest in MND research, it was a day filled with sunshine, friendship, laughs, and purpose. 💙 From all of us at Nerve Connection Foundation, a heartfelt thank you to Kelly, the beautiful Rowlo children and Kelly's extended family, and everyone who helped bring this day together. Your dedication and generosity are truly inspiring. We are also so grateful to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors who supported the day, donating prizes, raffles, and auctions that made the event such a success. Here’s to Rowlo’s Golf Day – 14 years strong and continuing to make a difference for MND research. 🏌️‍♀️💫 #rowlosgolfday #rowlo #mnd #motorneuronediease #motorneuronediseaseresearch

🏌️‍♂️ A heartfelt thank you to our Club House Sponsor, LAWD, for supporting the Tuff Australia Golf Day 2025 and the Nerve Connection Foundation! 💙 Your sponsorship helps make our venue even more welcoming, boosts the event’s atmosphere, and ensures we can continue raising vital funds for research into MND and muscular dystrophy. The Golf Day is sold out, but you can still join the Post-Play Party from 5 pm Friday 10 October at the Toowoomba Golf Club. Live music, good company, and more opportunities to support this cause await! Thank you, LAWD! Your support helps us swing towards a better future.

💧 Thank you to Hole Sponsor @hcplumbing1 for backing the Tuff Australia Golf Day 2025. Your support helps us drive vital funds into MND and muscular dystrophy research and keeps this community event thriving. 💙 If you missed out on tickets, you can still join the Post-Play Party from 5 pm, Friday 10 October at Toowoomba Golf Club Middle Ridge for live music, good company, and plenty of fun. 🎶🏌️‍♂️ Interested in volunteering or assisting with the fundraising efforts of the Foundation? Please reach out to the committee at [email protected].

🌊 A big thank you to @peninsularmooloolaba for donating a beachfront accommodation package to be auctioned at the Tuff Australia Golf Day 2025, supporting the Nerve Connection Foundation 💙 Set just steps from Mooloolaba’s world-famous beach, The Peninsular offers spacious apartments, resort amenities and a true Sunshine Coast escape. Your generosity helps us raise vital funds for research into MND and muscular dystrophy. 📅 The Golf Day is officially sold out, but you can still join the Post-Play Party from 5 pm Friday 10 October at Toowoomba Golf Club. Live music, great company — all are welcome!