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    Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman

    Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Covers

    1

    Records

    Charlotte's greatest accolade is the lasting impact of her advocacy. As the face of New Zealand's meningococcal vaccination campaign, she has helped protect countless children from a devastating disease. Her personal story of survival and her refusal to be limited by her physical condition have inspired people worldwide.She has also been recognized for her courage in taking up boxing and completing a tandem skydive, feats that challenge perceptions of disability. While she may not have a shelf full of trophies, her influence on public health and disability awareness is immeasurable.

    Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman receiving an award

    Honours & Distinctions

    First and youngest quadruple amputee in New Zealand

    New Zealand media·2004

    Medical and historical distinction.

    Face of national meningococcal vaccination campaign

    New Zealand Ministry of Health·2004

    Public health role.

    Featured in 'Friends inDEED' book

    Assistance Dogs New Zealand·2020

    Highlighted her assistance dog's role.

    Magazine Covers

    NZ Herald

    June 2020

    Boxing has opened my mind

    Herald on Sunday

    May 2013

    Help Our Bionic Girl

    Records & Feats

    First and youngest quadruple amputee in New Zealand

    Medical·2004

    Survived meningococcal septicemia as an infant and became the country's first and youngest quadruple amputee.