Wanda’s Journey Around Australia

Honouring Stories & Building Connection

Wanda is travelling Australia to meet people living with MND, their families, carers, and communities — listening to and honouring their stories while building a united national movement of hope, awareness, and support.

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Supporting Research Through Lived Experience

By gathering lived experiences and anecdotal information, particularly from regional communities, Cause2Cure hopes to help researchers identify patterns, ask new questions, and deepen understanding of MND and its possible causes.

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Focusing on Regional Australia

Researchers believe environmental and/or occupational factors — including exposure to chemicals and pesticides — may play a role in MND. Regional Australia appears to have disproportionately higher numbers of people affected, making these visits especially important.

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Advocating for Long-Term Funding

Cause2Cure is working to raise the profile of MND with both State and Federal Governments, advocating for stronger national support and ongoing research investment. Grants may fund the sprint — but solving MND is a marathon that requires sustained commitment.

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Advocating for a National Reporting System

Wanda’s journey is also helping highlight the need for improved national reporting and data collection systems for MND. Better data can help researchers track patterns, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate progress toward identifying the cause and finding a cure.

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Creating a National Movement

Every kilometre travelled, every story shared, and every conversation started helps grow a collective movement determined to make MND history.