萨摩亚女性为成立奥特亚罗亚第一个以太平洋为重点的帕金森支援团体而荣耀。 Samoan woman honored for founding Aotearoa’s first Pacific-focused Parkinson's support group.

来自南奥克兰的萨摩亚女性Aloese Lefono因成立奥特亚罗亚第一个以太平洋为重点的帕金森支援团体而荣耀。 Aloese Lefono, a Samoan woman from South Auckland, has been honored for founding Aotearoa's first Pacific-focused Parkinson's support group. 这个团体现在有20多名病人和照顾者, 他们每月会聚一堂,通过食物、语言和信仰分享经验和支持。 Starting with just three people, the group now has over 20 patients and carers who meet monthly to share experiences and support through food, language, and faith. Lefono获得2024年卫生部长志愿人员奖的认可,也促进了研究,查明帕金森的太平洋青年患者的罕见基因变化。 Lefono, recognized with the 2024 Minister of Health Volunteer Award, has also facilitated research identifying rare genetic changes in young Pacific patients with Parkinson's. 尽管她取得了成功,但她呼吁为太平洋社区提供更多系统支持和资源。 Despite her success, she calls for more systemic support and resources for the Pacific community.