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Linda Christchurch Portrait

Linda's story: Positive benefits from group exercise

Exercise can be daunting, however, Linda and the other participants are really enjoying the time doing their circuit twice a week. ...

Charlotte Pooley 2

Charlotte's story: Living with COPD

Tihei Mauri Ora, Tēnā kotou katoa. My name is Charlotte Pooley and I have COPD. I started smoking cigarettes from a young age, I suppose from peer pres...

Barry Vincent 2

Barry's story: Dedicated to family and community

Barry Vincent from Masterton has had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) since 1980, and stopped smoking 30 years ago. ...

Gail Vincent

Gail's story: be the best you can be

Gail Vincent from Tauranga has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She has what is called extensive ‘emphysematous bullous’ which means the al...

3 Pauline Mohi

Pauline's story: sharing tips on how to quit

Pauline Mohi, from Christchurch used to smoke up to 40 cigarettes a day, lighting one up for daily activities such as collecting the mail from the mailb...

Mervyn Cranefield Photo

Mervyn's story: battling asthma for over 80 years

At 83 years old, Mervyn has seen firsthand the advancement of asthma treatment! He talks about the ups and downs and how he manages to live a full life ...