Natasha is a 21 year old who was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 11. Natasha is now looking to create an awareness campaign for young people with arthritis as part of her major project for her advertising degree at Massey.

Natasha explains what she is trying to achieve:

My name is Natasha Godetz, I am 21 years old and have had arthritis since the age of 11.

It started off as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and it has now changed in symptoms and the doctors are trying to figure out exactly which type I have now.

I am in my fourth year at Massey University studying advertising and for my major project I want to create an awareness campaign for young people with arthritis and change the perception of it being just an 'old person's disease'.

I need to get a wider understanding of what it is like for young people with the disease because although I have it, it affects everyone differently.

Please fill in the survey for your child, or if you are old enough to fill it in yourself by clicking HERE. I am looking for those living with arthritis from  the ages of 1 month to 25 year olds.

Your time and help will be much appreciated, and will help with the awareness of this disease.

Please note, each question is optional and you can just answer the ones you want.

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