Thursday 30 November, 2023Lesli was diagnosed at the aged of 14 with Stargardt’s disease, the child form of macular degeneration, which has no…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Former Pongakawa School pupil, diagnosed with polio in his early 20s, Jim started wheelchair sport in 1966. Jim was a…
Thursday 30 November, 2023A wheelchair user as a result of a diving accident when he was 22, Keith represented New Zealand only 2…
Thursday 30 November, 2023During his impressive international career Dennis competed at four consecutive Paralympic Games. He represented New Zealand at Heidelberg 1972, Toronto…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Originally from Paraparaumu, Heneti (Tina) Morgan had a motor vehicle accident in England resulting in her quadriplegia. She spent 11…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Chris was part of the team of 10 Kiwi Paralympians who represented New Zealand at the Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Paul is a two-time Paralympian. He made his Paralympic debut at the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games in Para athletics and…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Frederick George (Fred) Creba broke his back in 1969 while clearing broken branches from a telephone line. The spinal injury…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Ross was a former president of Mount Maunganui Athletic Club and was also very involved with the disabled community in…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Brian was diagnosed with polio at 11 months of age. He began his Paralympic journey that to the encouragement of…
