Thank you to Lions Clubs and their entrants
who took part in 2019 "WALKTOBER"

Passionate, dedicated, and caring Lions

The Lions Clubs of New Zealand Child Mobility Foundation

Our mission
The Lions Clubs of New Zealand Child Mobility Foundation will benefit the community by making provision for young people with limited mobility while being sensitive to their mental and emotional needs.
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We Serve for the children

HELP FOR  CHILDREN WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS
THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES NEEDING HELP
ENSURING CORRECT PROTOCOLS, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
CMF OFFERS GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES AND LIONS CLUBS ON  HOW TO FINANCE EQUIPMENT - IT DOES NOT FUND DIRECTLY

CMF HIRES THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE CHILDRENS" NEEDS
 SKILLED ORTHOTISTS & PHYSIOS AT  REGULAR MOBILITY CLINICS WHERE CHILDREN ARE ASSESSED, FITTED TO, OR HAVE THEIR HART WALKERS & DEVICES ADJUSTED
THERE UPON HELPING BODY AND MIND TO DEVELOP

Our Mobility Clinics

• Twice yearly or on demand The New Zealand Lions Child Mobility Foundation holds Mobility Clinics in the main centres where children  that have been referred are assessed to see if a Hart Walker will be suitable for their situation. If so, they are measured, and depending on funding availability, a walker is ordered by CMF.
• At a later clinic when the Hart Walker arrives it is adjusted to fit the child. Subsequently every six months the child attends a clinic and adjustments for growth are made.
  

       At the Mobility Clinics children and parents are hosted by local
       Lions Clubs who provide a friendly welcome, often after long                       journeys and supply refreshments and snacks to sustain them.

COVID-19 STOP PRESS:- Clinics in main centres on hold, but a clinic was held in Dunedin October 31st with children and caregivers transported by CMF to be brought up to date with treatments and Hart Walker adjustments.

 Click on these links to see videos of clinics and children in action:
A Mobility Clinic in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-S2fTXMeA
Amira's Story incorporating 2016 10-10-10 Walk promotion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDXyz444P4U&t=12s
Matteo's Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGZcsacx8k&t=24s

How to find out more

Whether you are a parent or caregiver seeking help, or a Lions Club looking for information on how to
help a child, just drop the Child Mobility Foundation an email and we will find solutions.

cmf@lionsclubs.org.nz

To make a Donation:
Donations can be banked into Westpac Bank Account No. 03-0389-0760525-00
Please note your name in reference, may need abbreviating to fit.
Then send us an email to address above with full details for CMF to reconcile.

The Foundation Trustees
Behind the scenes, ensuring the best of care for the children and sound stewardship
Formed in 2011, the CMF has five trustees appointed from New Zealand Lions Clubs
Rodger Millar              Chairman
Bill McKeich                Secretary
Robert Naismith         Trustee
Alan Gray                      Trustee
Janelle Collins              Trustee
with   
Genny Hanning:-         The CMF MD Coordinator
                     gennyhann@gmail.com  
Treasurer:- Steve Bennett (Lions Clubs NZ. Treasurer)
Our Patron is:-      Past international Director Ron Luxton