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.
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 …
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.
Press Release – Rare Disorders NZ Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ) supports Patient Voice Aotearoas nationwide Lie Down for Life to call for better access to modern medicines for genetic, undiagnosed and rare disorders. Anyone, anytime, could find themselves or a loved one having …
Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ) supports Patient Voice Aotearoa’s nationwide ‘Lie Down for Life’ to call for better access to modern medicines for genetic, undiagnosed and rare disorders.
“Anyone, anytime, could find themselves or a loved one having to cope with the symptoms of a genetic rare disorder,” says RDNZ Chief Executive Lisa Foster. “It makes no sense to provide access to medicine based on greatest numbers. All children and adults deserve access to assessed medications that can improve their lives.”
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 1:25 pm
Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ) supports Patient Voice
Aotearoa’s nationwide ‘Lie Down for Life’ to call for
better access to modern medicines for genetic, undiagnosed
and rare disorders.
“Anyone, anytime, could find
themselves or a loved one having to cope with the symptoms
of a genetic rare disorder,” says RDNZ Chief Executive
Lisa Foster. “It makes no sense to provide access to
medicine based on greatest numbers. All children and adults
deserve access to assessed medications that can improve
their lives.”
“That’s why our genetic,
undiagnosed and rare disorder collective will stand
alongside the families dealing with disease types such as