For over 25 years Wishbone Walks have been funding the NZ based orthopaedic research that transforms people’s lives through increased mobility and aims to help patients recover more quickly from injury or skeletal pain.
We're moving with the times & exploring new ways of fundraising for this important research. Click HERE for the 2024 Wishbone Relay Home page. We hope you enjoy reading the blog-spots for all the individual Relay legs.
The Foundation's charitable activities are funded by many sources - including individual donations, fundraising events, business contributions, investments and bequests.
Please support the Foundation and help researchers improve the lives of New Zealanders. You can do this by donating now (bottom of this page) or joining us at a local event you.
In 2001 Amanda broke her back after having previously broken her ankle. Her mum has had two shoulder replacements, her aunt has had a broken shoulder, and her mother-in-law and grandmother have both had hip replacements - so their family is very aware of what orthopaedic services support!
Amanda says her and her mum both received amazing care during their surgery and in rehab so when they found out about Wishbone walks & their aims, she was quick to sign her & husband Shane up for the stair climb at Eden Park.
As Wishbone events take place, we'll update this website with debriefs & photos we receive.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone that's come along or supported Wishbone via a donation in the past - check out the Wishbone Relay 2024 It was EPIC!
Rotorua had fun hosting a Wishbone Walk on April 17 2021 & you can see a selection of their photos here
Saturday 15 May 2021 was pretty cold & wet in Palmerston North, but nonetheless a group of hardy souls & the Mayor opted to walk the whole 3.4 km Bridge Loop - well done!
Invercargill knocked it out of the park with their action packed walk inside Southland Hospital on Saturday 15 May 2021 & you can see their photos here
On Sunday 23 May 2021 Middlemore Hospital hosted a walk at the Manukau Superclinic with refreshments & information in the clinic foyer to warm up after walking in less than balmy weather.
You can see a few photos of their undampened supporters here
August 8th 2021 was Dunedin's Wishbone Walk & the wintery weather didn't phase them as it was held in the covered Forsyth Barr Stadium. Turnout was strong & Prizes & You can see a few photos here
Other events planned in 2021 sadly had to be cancelled or deferred due to Covid.
Perhaps you’d like to share with us your own (or a loved ones) orthopaedic experience?
We’d love to hear your story & see your photos or answer any questions you may have.