David Price receiving his Dignity Champion award from Age Concern Kaitaia and District manager Julie Moebus. Picture / Supplied
Age Concern New Zealand (ACNZ) president Peter Oettli and CEO Stephanie Clare were in Kaitaia recently, to see how things were going and to talk about the support the national organisation could offer.
The hosts were also asked to select a Dignity Champion from their volunteers, and chose David Price.
David was unable to be there to receive his award from the visitors, but gracefully accepted it later from Kaitaia manager Julie Moebus. His reward included a certificate, a congratulatory letter from ACNZ, and a month's supply of frozen meals donated by Tomorrows' Meals, which has entered into partnership with Age Concern to recognise the contributions people make.
The letter, signed by Stephanie Clare, thanked David for all he did for older New Zealanders.
"You embody our Dignity Champion pledge because you help champion the rights of older people by helping build strong social connections as well as being patient, polite and friendly," she wrote.
