So many people to thank

17 October 2014

Dear Editor

So many people to thank, volunteers, members, businesses, mall owners and donors in local communities across New Zealand who helped make our recent annual appeal a success. Your contributions will help us to help the 530,000 New Zealanders who are living with arthritis. Including 1,000 children!

We are still counting but hoping that the $300,000 mark will be achieved.

As well as providing financial support, this week also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of this chronic health condition that is one of the leading causes of disability in our country. There is no cure for arthritis, but it can usually be managed, and most people with arthritis can continue to lead productive and fulfilling lives

We lead the way in providing awareness, education, services and advocacy for arthritis in New Zealand. We offer seminars, clinics, workshops, and other services throughout the country. Advice is also available during business hours by phoning: 0800 663 463 toll free. But we receive only 12 per cent of our funding from government agencies. So, without the generosity of our donors and volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to help those who live with the pain of arthritis every day.

If you missed our appeal, you can donate $20 by phoning 0900 333 20. Or you can donate through our website: www.arthritis.org.nz .

Thank you again for your support.

Yours faithfully

Sandra Kirby
Chief Executive

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