MPs pad up to bowl out arthritis

MPs pad up to bowl out arthritis

While the Black Caps fight for survival at the Basin Reserve, Members of Parliament will be padding up for a charity cricket match in support of Arthritis New Zealand today at Wellington’s Kelburn Park.

The Parliamentary team, aptly named the ‘Reti’s Runners, will be captained by Parliamentary Friends of Arthritis facilitator Dr Shane Reti, MP. They will face the ‘Arthritis Allstars’, which will include corporate sponsors and Arthritis friends.. .

“Arthritis New Zealand is grateful that MPs are taking time out of their busy schedule to help us bowl out arthritis,” Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby said today.

“Not only will this match help us to raise awareness of arthritis – a condition that 620,000 New Zealanders –it will also demonstrate the importance of physical activity in keeping mobile.”

The T20 match will commence at 2.00 pm.

Arthritis New Zealand is the national organisation focussed on raising awareness of the more than 140 different forms of arthritis, advocating for those with the condition, and providing advice and support.

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