Why Funding is so important

Each year MDNZ provides information, education, support and advice to thousands of people around New Zealand. MDNZ is a charitable organisation and has NO government or outside funding to do this work.   WE NEED YOUR HELP.

In 2014 we received 4 times as many calls as in 2013 to the free 0800 Save Sight Helpline.   We provided 12 Education and Treatment seminars in 10 locations around NZ - 1510 people attended and heard the latest information from a local eye care professional.   A further 878 people attended 17 community presentations around NZ.  All attendees at these events received a comprehensive information pack about MD.

1 in 7 people over 50 are affected by macular degeneration.  In NZ every hour 171 people turn 50, joining the 'at risk'group.  We need these people to know about MD.   Time lost is vision lost.   Awareness and education programmes, the availability of information packs and continuation of the 0800 save sight Helpline are vital tools to ensure early detection, early intervention and prevention of sight loss.

Some people who have MD recognise that there is a 50% chance that their children have the genes to develop MD, but many don't.   How can MDNZ get the information out, increase awareness and educate the wider communithy without funding?

In order to continue our sight saving work we would be very grateful for your donation. Click here to donate now.

Thank you for your support