At our meeting today we were joined by Clinical Nurse Rheumatologist specialist Debbie Tunbridge from the Perth Children's Hospital, who was able to tell us about Camp Freedom, a 4-5 day live-in camp for children aged 7-17 living with rheumatoid arthritis and various related conditions.
She was supported by Lisa Henry from the Arthritis Foundation which has for a number of years supported this fantastic program. Debbie herself has been passionately involved with this camp in a voluntary capacity for 30 years.
Little did she know, we had an ulterior motive for getting her there.
For many years our club has awarded the David Cruickshank Award for Service to Vocation. We like to surprise people and so it was with Debbie when it was announced by President-elect Gisela Birch that she was the recipient for 25/26.
Seen here is a stunned Debbie receiving this prestigious award from President Dave Taylor. She keeps the small shield while the large one is on display at the Nedlands City Council Chambers
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