Step up this September to help Kiwis breathe easier
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ew Zealand has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with 1 in 7 children and 1 in 8 adults living with the condition. That’s why each year, the Foundation runs Breathe Better September, our appeal month which offers a fun way to help raise the national profile of respiratory health in New Zealand and encourage better breathing.
The Foundation team have set their own Better Breathing team challenge: walking 700,000 steps over the course of September. for the 700,000 Kiwis with respiratory disease.
Sign up today! It’s fun, it’s simple, and the money raised makes a real difference for Kiwis with asthma and other respiratory conditions. What’s more, there are some great prizes to be won, kindly donated by our Friends of the Foundation.
Last year was a huge success, with almost 70 people taking part and raising over $20,000 for the Foundation. This year, we’ve broken last year’s record and have over 200 heroes signed up to make a difference.
You can sign up to complete a Better Breathing Challenge as an individual, family, or a team, with schools and workplaces encouraged to take part too.
“This year is looking bigger and better than ever,” says Foundation Chief Executive Letitia Harding. “There has been a surge in registrations since New Zealand went into lockdown, and while the lockdown might present a challenge for some activities, runs and walks in your local area are a great way to stay fit and raise funds at the same time.
If the Challenge isn’t for you, you can always just make a donation. Any donation of $5 or more puts you in the draw to win a prize.
“It’s always great to see communities and local businesses get involved and support the Foundation,” adds Letitia. “So many people have been touched by asthma and other respiratory diseases, and it’s wonderful that they want to give back and to make a difference for fellow Kiwis who are struggling.” The money raised contributes to the work the Foundation does to support the 700,000 Kiwis living with asthma and other respiratory diseases. The Foundation supports health professionals to help people living with these conditions, and educates and advocates for better respiratory health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
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Kids Art Competition As part of Breathe Better September, we are also running a kids art competition. The theme is “What a healthy home looks like to you” and is proudly sponosred by Micro Scooters. There are three age brackets for entry; 5 years and under, 6-8 years and 9-13 years. Each category winner will receive a Micro Scooter and have their artwork featured in the next issue of our magazine. You can see the details at breathebetterseptember.co.nz/ artcompetition
Be in to win Our friends have kindly donated some awesome prizes for us to give away! These include a Rinnai Heat Pump and installation, a Daikin Air Purifier, a month’s free power from Pulse Energy and a SmartVent home ventilation system!
To find out more, sign up or donate, visit breathebetterseptember.co.nz
