UNICEF NZ acknowledges passing of UNICEF NZ Ambassador Jonah

UNICEF NZ acknowledges passing of UNICEF NZ Ambassador Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu will be missed by many New Zealanders and remembered as a giant of rugby. But for UNICEF NZ, his passing also sees the loss of an ambassador who worked to promote UNICEF and support our work for children around the world.

"Jonah Lomu was a hero to so many New Zealanders, young and old. He was a great role model and a doting father so we appreciated having him support UNICEF's work. We are very sad to hear news that he has died at such a young age. UNICEF NZ conveys its sincere condolences to Jonah's children, his wife, Nadene, and family at this sad time," said UNICEF NZ Executive Director, Vivien Maidaborn.

Jonah became a UNICEF Ambassador four years ago and said at the time, "There are so many children around the world who are disadvantaged from the time they are born. As a dad myself, I want to help change those kids’ lives and becoming an ambassador for UNICEF NZ is the best way for me to do that."

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