Rita Mir has been volunteering for MND NSW since 2022, spending time assisting in Bondi and in our Gladesville office helping with activities that support and raise funds for people living with MND.
She initially joined our volunteer program in 2020, but COVID lockdowns meant she wasn't able to start for a couple of years. Since taking part, she has busily packed our MND NSW News ready for delivery to you, has assisted in reconciling equipment lists and barcoding of equipment, prepared Walk to Defeat MND Tshirts for collection at the events, and assisted at MND Carer Group meetings.
Rita is humble about her contributions, and enjoys coming back time and time again knowing that she can 'make a difference (however small and indirect) to anyone currently dealing with MND'.
"My mother passed away as a result of MND, and I wanted to give back to MND NSW who had greatly assisted both my Mum and my family during her illness," she said.
"Any help I can provide to ensure that people with MND and their families continue to receive the support they need is important to me. "
With her personal experiences of a loved one facing motor neurone disease, she hopes others join the volunteer program and 'continue to support all the staff at MND NSW in providing help to those with MND'.
If you would like to join Rita in assisting MND NSW, contact Marcia at