World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day Wrap-up

World Asthma Day, celebrated on 3 May, was an opportunity for the Foundation to raise awareness of the seriousness of this condition and its impact on New Zealanders.

To mark the day, the Foundation ran a School Holiday Art Competition, produced an Asthma Q & A video with our Medical Director Dr James Fingleton, ran social media giveaways, and spoke to the media about the need for greater funding and support for people with asthma, especially those groups most at risk: Māori, Pacific peoples and those living in the most deprived communities.

We were thrilled to have fantastic support from our asthma community (see the story below) and a big thanks is due also to our generous sponsors who provided prizes: Dyson, Daikin and Hā Habit.

Bake sale raises $650 for World Asthma Day

By Megan Ellmers, Asthma and COPD support person, Te Kete Hauora o Rangitane.

World Asthma Day 2022 was a massive success in Tamaki nui a Rua, Dannevirke thanks to the wonderful people in our community, kaimahi from Te Kete Hauora o Rangitane, and the most generous donations of delicious baking creations. Te Kete Hauora o Rangitane’s World Asthma Day bake sale raised $652 for the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation NZ.

It was also a great opportunity for us to interact with our community, informing them of the mahi we do as an organisation and the free services available to all whānau that need them.

Our Te Ohu Auahi Mutunga quit smoking coaches were a great asset to have with us also, as we all know smoking most definitely has a negative effect on our respiratory system.

There was an amazing atmosphere; at one stage in the morning we had just as much baking coming into the stall as was going out! It was the perfect day to let people know there is support for everyone.

World Asthma Day Art Competition winner

Hadrian, from St John’s School in Wanganui, was the winner of the Foundation’s World Asthma Day School Holiday art competition. His school received a Daikin air purifier and $700 worth of sports equipment.

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