In what was perhaps the most unusual display of self-sacrifice so far this year, the CEO and Board Chair of Crohn’s and Colitis NZ Charitable Trust (CCNZ) ventured into a pond, laden with the famed New Zealand longfin eel, also known as ōrea. It .
On 19 May, at 5:15pm in the Grand Hall at Parliament, New Zealand will join fifty other countries in observing World IBD Day, a day that raises awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or “IBD”). .
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 7:04 am
Exhibiting their artistic talents, politicians and
leaders across New Zealand have put up their hands to raise
awareness of people living with chronic illnesses. On the
24th of May, an artistic installation called “Unmasking
IBD” will be unveiled at the Grand Hall of Parliament,
representing the masks that people with chronic diseases
like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis wear to hide
their illnesses in everyday life. The installation will
travel throughout the country during
2021-2022.
Prominent New Zealanders are creating
doodles and drawings, empathising with those behind the
masks. These doodles will be exhibited as a key part of an
Exhibiting their artistic talents, politicians and leaders across New Zealand have put up their hands to raise awareness of people living with chronic illnesses. On 24 May, an artistic installation called “Unmasking IBD” will be unveiled at the .
Press Release – Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand
Exhibiting their artistic talents, politicians and leaders across New Zealand have put up their hands to raise awareness of people living with chronic illnesses.
On 24 May, an artistic installation called “Unmasking IBD” will be unveiled at the Grand Hall of Parliament, representing the masks that people with chronic diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis wear to hide their illnesses in everyday life.
Judith Collins’ Doodle
Prominent New Zealanders are creating doodles, empathising with those behind the masks. These doodles will be exhibited as a key part of the installation created by Wairarapa artist, Katie Gracie, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis nine years ago.