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ARTHRITIS NEW ZEALAND NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 Acknowledging some very special people At the Arthritis New Zealand Awards function in Christchurch, some very special people who have made tremendous contributions to benefi t the lives of people with arthritis in New Zealand were acknowledged. The Premier Award recognises those who have been diagnosed with arthritis and have been able to achieve goals and act as a role model for others. This year it was awarded to Associate Professor Peter Larmer. Peter is a nationally and internationally respected physiotherapist, lecturer, researcher and academic. Peter was diagnosed with osteoarthritis when he was a young man, but he self-managed his (Left to right) Arthritis New Zealand CEO Sandra Kirby, James Lowe, Adrienne Crowe, Arthritis New Zealand President Alan Henwood, Associate Professor Peter Larmer, Lynne McMillan, condition and delayed the need for and Deva Dhar from Blackmores New Zealand Limited. Inset: Billy Bowden a hip replacement for 12 years. He has shared his experience, freely Her personal experience, Zealand Limited, which has supported given his professional expertise, and understanding and empathy for Arthritis New Zealand in many ways has been a member of Arthritis New people experiencing arthritis have since 2007. The percentage of sales Zealand’s Governing Body since ensured that the organisation has from a number of identifi ed products 2009. Peter is also a former member maintained a people focus. has resulted in substantial support of the Physiotherapy Board and is a since the commencement of the Adrienne Crowe has been Fellow of the New Zealand College of sponsorship. Blackmores has also involved with Arthritis New Physiotherapy.
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