Help Tu'u Maori fight MND

Tu’u is a former Ipswich Jets player who captained the victorious 2015 BRL Grand Final game and who in February 2019, was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). 

Introducing Jet #534 Tu’u Maori, in his own words…

“Hello and Greetings to you all. My name is Tu’u Gray Maori and I was “once a healthy and strong rugby league player.  A rugby ball was my best friend. As a child I first grabbed a rugby ball as soon as I could walk.

My love of the game has seen me play for the Richmond Bulldogs, Cronulla Sharks, Melbourne Storm and proudly represented Papua New Guinea, before settling in Brisbane and playing for the Ipswich Jets.  Yes #IAMAJET and I played for the Ipswich Jets for six years.  In 2015 I was given the great honor and privilege to Captain the Ipswich Jets BRL team to the finals and won. A milestone I will never forget. 

My life is rugby league; always has been and always will be. However, in early February 2019 my life took a turn, when I was diagnosed with MND (Motor Neuron Disease).

Once I was diagnosed, my life has not been the same.  I not only lost myself, I lost my job, I nearly lost my home, I lost my self-confidence and I’m losing my ability to drive. I was lost in a maze where I couldn’t find my way out.  My muscles were weakening and are continuing to weaken rapidly.  I struggle to come to terms with my condition daily, but with the support of my family and friends I will continue to fight.

I can only ask you all for your help and join me in Fighting MND and finding a cure. 

With a lot of love and respect,

Tu’u G Maori  #IAMAJET

All money raised will go to support Tu'u on his journey and to help him pay his medical bills, ongoing treatment and increased daily expenses, associated with this disease.