Arthritis New Zealand Congratulates Award Winner

Arthritis New Zealand Congratulates Award Winner

ISSUED BY ARTHRITIS NEW ZEALAND

Melanie Sloan epitomises the attitude by which people overcome life’s challenges and Arthritis New Zealand warmly congratulates her on winning two of Attitudes Awards at last night’s function in Auckland.

Melanie won the ‘Attitude ACC Supreme Award’ and “Spirit of Attitude Award’ for her courageous attitude towards her chronic condition – juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and her generous spirit to others with disabilities.

Sandra Kirby, Chief Executive of Arthritis New Zealand is thrilled for Melanie: “Melanie is an inspiration to those who live with arthritis”.

“In 1999 she was one of our amazing ambassadors for our Annual Appeal where she helped increase awareness of arthritis in the younger generation.

“Congratulations to Melanie, these awards are a testament to an inspirational and gutsy young woman who shows that living with arthritis can and should be an active and fulfilling life.

“Melanie’s awards will mean a great deal to the 1000 other children in New Zealand who are living with arthritis. Melanie is a perfect role model.”

There are over 530,000 New Zealanders living with arthritis.

Arthritis New Zealand’s primary purpose is to enable a better quality of life for New Zealanders living with arthritis. Their Arthritis Educators offer one on one support to clients assisting them to self-manage their arthritis.

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