Inspirational speaker in Whanganui

Nick Allen was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in his early twenties and since then conquered a Himalayan peak. PHOTO/ SUPPLIED

Overcoming multiple sclerosis to conquer a Himalayan mountain is the story Nick Allen will share at an event in Whanganui on Thursday.

He is speaking at a meeting of the 3Keys, the non-profit networking group which originated in Palmerston North and was launched in Whanganui last year by then Prime Minister John Key.

Thursday's meeting is that the BNZ partners office above the bank in Victoria Avenue.
It is open to all, but people must register first, and there is a $30 charge.

BNZ spokesman Ben Anderson said the group was keen get as many people as possible to go along and listen to the talk and network.

"We are really trying to build numbers and get bums on the seats," he said.

"We want to offer a range of speakers from business to inspirational and adventure - like Nick Allen will be. All the talks will offer three key points for the audience to take away, as well as offering an opportunity for networking."

Registrations can be made on the 3 Keys website.