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​Never Underestimate the  Joy
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of being able to walk

The Hart Walker
The Hart Walker is a customised orthotic walking frame which has fitted bracing around the child’s chest, hips and down the lower limbs to provide support and alignment..
They need adjusted regularly and clinics are normally held twice a year
in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin subject of late to Covid impact.
Lions Clubs  assist with organising venues and refreshments for the technicians and families who attend..
The Foundation
The Child Mobility Foundation is the first point of contact for NZ families seeking assistance with equipment for physically disabled children.
CMF has 5 trustees appointed from NZ Lions:
PDG Robert Naismith Chairman
Alan Gray  Secretary
Janelle Collins  Trustee
PDG Andrew Malloch Trustee
Ralph Gracie Trustee
Coordinator:- Genny Hanning  -  gennyhann@gmail.com
Asst Coordinator:- PDG Ella Butson
Treasurer: Steve Bennett (Lions NZ Treasurer)
New Role-Advisor to CFM:  Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar.  Patron Past LCI International Director Ron Luxton QSM JP
Our role is to organise the Hart Walker clinics, and provide guidance to families and Lions Clubs on mobility devices. We ensure the protocols, procedures and policies are followed to achieve a successful child mobility project.
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The CMF coordinates the supply of the Hart Walker and other equipment.
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For more information about the Foundation go see more on this website. https://www.nzcmf.org 
or  Email  cmf@lionsclubs.org
Funding
This foundation relies on the support of Lions Clubs and voluntary donations. If you would like to help, please donate, so that CMF can continue its work effectively for the well-being of New Zealand’s physically disabled children.
Donate to Bank Account: Westpac 030389-0760525-00 with brief identity reference
Then Email confirmation details to:- cmf@lionsclubs.org
or post
to Treasurer CMF
PO Box 1578                      Whangarei 0140

The CMF Annual General Meeting was held Friday 28th April 2023
Prior to the 202 MD Convention
2pm Ascot Park Hotel,

with CMF Trustees and supporters


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Passionate, dedicated, and caring Lions

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To find more Answers click here

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.
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       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 were on hold, but a clinic was held in Dunedin and children and caregivers transported by CMF to be brought up to date with treatments and Hart Walker adjustments.
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 Click on these links to see videos of clinics and children in action:
Presentation to MD 202 Convention2021
https://youtu.be/ffbVJEdL258
Ben's Fitting
https://youtu.be/EFHrrIV1vic
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
Share MD Convention 2023 moments courtesy of CMF
including LCI President's award and Melvin Jones Extension to retiring Chairman Rodger Millar

https://youtu.be/YI7y9sFRxkw

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.
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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 with suggestion for use 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
Robert Naismith              Chairman
            Alan Gray            Secretary
Janelle Collins              Trustee
Andrew Malloch          Trustee
       Ralph Gracie         Trustee
with   
Genny Hanning       The CMF MD Coordinator
gennyhann@gmail.com  
Ella Butson    Assistant CMF MD Coordinator
Treasurer:- Steve Bennett (Lions Clubs NZ. Treasurer)
New Role:-
Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar                 Advisor to CFM
Our Patron is:-      Past international Director Ron Luxton


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