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Kids helping kids with asthma Helping educate youngsters around asthma was a key focus of the recent World Asthma Day (May 7), coinciding with Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ announcing its schools’ campaign – encouraging students to know what to do in an asthma emergency. One in seven children (133,000) have asthma in New Zealand, and it’s estimated that 586,000 school days are lost each year due to asthma-related symptoms in children. World Asthma Day is celebrated around the world to raise the profile and continued education of asthma. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) ran a fun and engaging campaign for schools to celebrate World Asthma Day. Letitia O’Dwyer, chief executive of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ said that this was the second year of the World Asthma Day schools’ campaign, with hopes that it happens every year. “Last year we had more than 90 schools participate on the day by doing activities or fundraising for the Foundation. We received great feedback from schools as the students had a fabulous time doing the activities while also learning about asthma.” “Statistics show there will be at least four children in a class of 30 students who have asthma, so we know this is a very important topic.” This year ARFNZ provided free activity packs for schools, with a focus on asthma emergency awareness – encouraging students to learn what to do in an asthma emergency and asking schools to check their asthma emergency kit is up-to-date. “Making these preparations in advance could well save lives,” says Letitia. ARFNZ is a charitable organisation that strives to provide resources and education across all areas of the community. It receives no government funding. Some of the Foundation’s school-related initiatives include Sailor the Puffer Fish, a musical show educating primary school children about asthma; recently launched in Te Reo Māori. ARFNZ also provides a ‘Teachers’ Asthma Toolkit’, designed for teachers to have important information about asthma in one place – via an interactive website. WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a common illness of the respiratory system. In New Zealand, one child in seven needs to take medicine for asthma. People with asthma have sensitive airways. A child’s sensitive airways may be irritated by a trigger in the environment (such as pollen), by an illness, or an emotion (such as anxiety) leading to swelling and tightening of the airways making it difficult to breathe. ASTHMA FACTS: • More than 597,000 New Zealanders take medication for asthma (that’s one in eight adults, one in seven children) • 7685 hospital admissions were caused by asthma in 2017, of which 40 percent were children under 15 • The cost of asthma to the nation exceeds $1 billion per year • Māori, Pacific peoples and low-income families are around three times more likely to be hospitalised by asthma • 77 Kiwis die from asthma each year For more information please visit www.asthmaandrespiratory.org.nz K6843R 3 months to 15 months 15 months to 2 1/2 years 2 1/2 years to 3 3/4 years FRASER 3 3/4 years to 5 years 0 months to 5 years OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm 166 Hillcrest Road (Gate 6 University of Waikato) and 72 Ellicott Road, Nawton (Fraser High School grounds) Providing early childhood education and care since 1973 www.campuscreche.co.nz | 07 838 4034 20 ECE hours - for children 3 years and over 32 INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL MAY 2019
PROGRESSIVE PONY CLUB creates fresh opportunities Pony Clubs have been a crucial starting point for many of New Zealand’s top riders, including Waikato riders the calibre of Mark Todd, Clarke Johnstone and Lizzie Green. As equestrian sports continue evolving and progressing, so too does the New Zealand Pony Club organisation. One local pony club continually striving to offer its members fresh opportunities is Parenga Pony Club, which recently joined forces with New Zealand event rider Bundy Philpott, a former pony club member herself, to create a training day for its members. “Our riders are still buzzing about Bundy’s coaching sessions,” says Parenga Pony Club district commissioner Lorraine Phillips. “Bundy proved that she’s not just a successful equestrian, but also a top coach, super human and athlete all in one. Her approach with all the riders, parents and supporters was supportive, encouraging and fun, making sure everyone came away feeling positive about their experience.” “Pony clubs are there to offer support and training at a grass roots level,” says Lorraine, “and with the approval of NZPCA, we are proud to also be running a pilot project for adult riding members, where they too can Bundy Philpott and Lorraine Phillips join in with pony club activities, gaining their own certificates for riding and horsemanship. “This shows the progressive attitude of a long time organisation which although steeped in tradition continues to move forwards.” Parenga Pony Club, which has approximately 70 members, is one of four New Zealand clubs trialing the adult groups. 2-for-1 tickets on Grab your girlfriends, mum or Grab your girlfriends, mum or daughters for a great day out! daughters for great day out! 25 25 && 26 26 May | 10am-5pm 10am–5pm Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton Door sales Sales $10 | Kids Under under 12 12 Free free Everything from from gourmet gourmet food, food, tea and tea artisan and products artisan products to fashion, beauty, travel, travel, cars & much cars more: & much more: • Around 180 Exhibitors • Around 180 Exhibitors • Vivo Hair & Beauty Salon • Vivo Hair & Beauty Salon • Taste Zone • Taste Zone • Magical Garden Creche • Magical Garden Creche • Artisan • Artisan Craft Craft Zone •• Goodie Bags Bags You You deserve a girls day day out. out. Dilmah are Dilmah celebrating are the amazing women women of of New Zealand with of tea. Stop by our stand New Zealand with the gift of tea. Stop by our stand to nominate the unsung heroes in your life! to nominate the unsung heroes in your life! womenslifestyleexpo.co.nz limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 07 855 3021 INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL MAY 2019 33
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