Nathan Brown: (Open Asthma 5 to 12 Years)
An incredible young man, Nathan told his mum “Asthma doesn’t stop you from doing anything Mum!” Clearly he lives by this motto. Despite having asthma and severe food allergies including anaphylaxis, Nathan lives life to the fullest.
An excellent student, Nathan competes in school netball and cross country, is a member of the choir, learns guitar, is student council member and class leader, buddies the younger children and has achieved distinction in the Australian Maths Exam (top four percent in New Zealand) three times. He’s recently had to forgo some extracurricular activities to focus on diving, a sport in which he is ranked top for his age in New Zealand!
The judges were particularly impressed with his commitment to asthma management. Nathan works with his GP, hospital staff and family, taking great care and responsibility with his management plan of twice daily preventers and ventolin as required. An outstanding young man, Nathan is a deserving recipient.