Participants embark on 2012 MND Walk.

The Eastbrooke Medical Centre Southern Highlands has sponsored and participated in the 2012 inaugural Walk to D-Feet MND (motor neurone disease) three kilometre walking event, which was held on Sunday the 18th of March 2012 in Bowral.

Eastbrooke fielded a team of five, which included Dr Rosalind Bresnahan (GP), Helen McGilvray (Nurse), Nadene McPherson-Runback (Practice Manager), as well as Thalie and Keira Rundback, the team made the walk which seeks to raise awareness and money for research into the disease.

The Wingecarribee Shire Local Mayor, Ken Halstead, also attended the event and said the “Southern Highlands walk to D-Feet MND held adjacent to the beautiful Bong Bong Shared Pathway was undoubtedly one of the most inspiring family functions I have had the pleasure to attend of late.”

Walk to D-Feet MND Annual Fundraising Event.

“I also congratulate Oxley College for hosting the walk and the sponsors and supports without whose assistance the day would not have been the success it was. Special thanks to local companies including Joy Mining Machinery, BDCU, Dux, Eastbrooke Medical Centre Southern Highlands and Bowral Bricks. I am sure your support was greatly appreciated.”

A special thanks to the staff at the Eastbrooke Medical Centre Southern Highlands for kindly volunteering to participate in the walk.