The CatWalk Trust

08/10/2026

“The spinal cord is at the core of our bodies and of our research. Similarly, regular donors are the backbone of CatWalk’s activity. They support our mission to nurture young scientists, fund novel research, and foster collaboration around the globe.

I’m proud to be a Core Crew member. Please, join me to help cure spinal cord injury.”

– Dr Simon Manners, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon

Be part of an organisation that’s going to find an answer.

➡ Make an impactful difference in research progress by joining the Core Crew www.catwalk.org.nz/regular-giving-catwalk-core-crew/

08/10/2026

We can't thank you enough! 🙏🙏🙏

To every guest, donor, sponsor, supplier and supporter. Another fabulous CatWalk event - thank you!

With special thanks to those who made Spring@Takapoto the most luxurious of lunches:

Mitch and Kate Plaw and the team at Takapoto Estate
Pip McCarroll
Richie McCaw
David Ballard and Kate Lambie
Steve Davis
Jake Nelson
Montana
Rose Kennedy - Rose's Dining Table
Florida Limited

And to our wonderful auction donors - our sincerest thanks...

HeliBike NZ; Nick and Nicky White; On the Point; Citta; Dishery, Arrowtown; SIXT; Sabato; Clareville Bakery; Paneton; Margrain Vineyard; Luna Estate; Foley Wines; Mark Allen; Premium Liquor Co; Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa; Redwoods Treewalk; Kōkako Organic Coffee Roastery; Twisted Citrus

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07/10/2026

We were just thinking of you today, Brad, so we thought we'd reshare one of your posts.

Thanks so much for being such an awesome CatWalk Ambassador. You keep us real and on task.

Kia kaha friend 🩵🙏🩵🙏

04/10/2026

Would you consider becoming a regular donor to help cure spinal cord injury?

“As an orthopaedic spine surgeon, I see every day the devastating effects of spinal cord injury. As a CatWalk Trustee, I know how critical regular donations are to drive research.

As an individual, I know that being a Core Crew member is an easy way to help find a cure. Please, join me to help cure spinal cord injury.”
– Dr Simon Manners, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon

Regular giving is made simple for you and powerful for us.

➡ Become a Core Crew member at www.catwalk.org.nz/regular-giving-catwalk-core-crew/

25/09/2026

A name is a powerful thing and Dame Cat's handcycle deserves the very best name. Can you help Team Connect USA?

Leave your suggestion in the comments and we'll pass it on.

24/09/2026

Great to see solid funding confirmed for this important data sharing platform. Working together we will find a cure. 👏👏👏

Only a fraction of research findings make it into the public realm — a huge loss of scientific knowledge that could be used more widely, says a U of A researcher who is leading an effort to create an open data-sharing platform to help further exploration and discoveries in spinal cord injury resea...

23/09/2026

Meet Tui’s Red Dragon, a purebred Morgan stallion registered with the American Morgan Horse Association and proudly part of the CatWalk Stud 🐎

Standing at 15hh, Tui’s Red Dragon is an athletic, versatile stallion with the temperament and trainability Morgan owners love.

But perhaps his greatest achievement is what he is producing.

His foals are described as delightful, friendly and willing, inheriting their sire’s calm temperament, intelligence and trainability. They are showing good jumping ability and, with the Morgan’s versatility, have the potential to excel in hunting, trekking, working equitation, show hunter, eventing and show jumping.

And they love people — Red Dragon’s foals are often the first to come to the gate to say hello! 👏

At Tui Morgans, the aim is simple: to breed athletic, good-looking, trainable Morgans — and they couldn’t be happier with what Red Dragon has sired so far, both for themselves and for others breeding their dream horse.

✨ Stud fee: $1,000 + GST ✨

By choosing a service from Tui’s Red Dragon you’re not only investing in your next equine partner — you’re also helping support CatWalk and its mission to fund research towards a cure for spinal cord injury paralysis.

➡ Learn more at: www.catwalk.org.nz/catwalk-stud

Breeding hope. Backing Breakthroughs 💜

17/09/2026

Who managed to catch the incredible Dame Cat on Seven Sharp last night? 👀

If you haven't already heard, our Founder, Dame Catriona Williams is Team Leader of Team Connect USA. They're handcycling 3,000 miles across America to fund life-changing spinal cord injury research 👏

For Dame Cat, her personal motivation is simple: to one day stand and dance with her husband, Sam.

That future drives every mile 💜

➡ Donate today to support his amazing cause: www.teamconnectusa.org/

📺 Watch the story on TVNZ+: www.tvnz.co.nz/tvseries/seven-sharp

17/09/2026

📸 Amanda, living with a spinal cord injury, pictured with her family.

September is Wills Month in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Like you, we often think about the legacy we will leave for those who come after us 💜

At CatWalk, we’re already looking beyond the cures that we know will come. We’re determined to ensure that they are safe, effective, scalable and accessible to everyone.

Spinal cord injuries are increasing, but with your commitment now, you can help to heal those injuries in the future.

Become a giant for those who follow by leaving a legacy that will change lives 👏

➡ Request your free Funeral Checklist at www.catwalk.org.nz/funeral-checklist/

➡ Begin your free Will now at https://everywill.co.nz/c/catwalk

15/09/2026

Publishing research is essential to bring us closer to curing spinal cord injury. Thoughtful, robust, goal-orientated research needs to be peer-reviewed and shared in credible journals to allow others to build on what has been learned.

The latest article from the CatWalk Cure Programme research team was published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods yesterday: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165027026002384?via%3Dihub

Working together, we will cure spinal cord injury.