I have a Kidney Disease. Help me raise awareness about Kidney disease.
I have a genetic kidney disease called "Polycystic Kidney Disease" or PKD. I've had it my whole life. In a nutshell, my kidneys have cysts in them. This is not ideal as the kidneys are crucial to filtering and eliminating waste products from the bloodstream. These cysts mean my kidneys are not functioning efficiently, and they are working harder than they should be.
Over time, these cysts grow in size and number until there is nothing left of the kidneys. The result is kidney failure which means I will have to go on to dialysis or get a kidney transplant.
I’ve largely ignored it my whole life because I have always been fit and healthy - not your typical PKD sufferer.
But in recent years my kidney function has declined dramatically, and I am heading towards inevitable kidney failure.
I manage it through exercise, eating healthy, staying well-hydrated, and blood pressure medication. But that only slows it down - it does not stop or reverse it.
This October, I am going to do the Red Socks Run to help raise awareness about Kidney Disease, because it is actually more prevalent than you would think, and many people have Kidney Disease but do not know until it starts manifesting as a noticeable problem to their health.
I intend to run 60km, which will symbolise the 60hrs that people affected by kidney failure need to spend on dialysis each month. You can join me by running, walking or riding 60kms.
I am well aware that people are doing it tough financially at the moment so please do not feel compelled to donate. If you can, that’s great, but if you can’t then just having read this far means that I have created some awareness and that is a good thing.
Perhaps you might like to join me in the 60km challenge? That will help make a difference.
YOu can join my team by following the link below: https://fundraise.kidney.org.au/join/JourneyStrong
I’ll be running the 60kms over the weekend of 12 & 13 October, down at Narrawallee. Feel free to join me or you can complete the 60kms over the whole month of October around where you are.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Sean Mc
Unfortunately I won’t be able to join in the run in the 12th mate but hope it goes smoothly for you I’m sure you will have a lot of supporters along the way. Stay hard!
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Jo Hay
Great stuff
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S&a And B!
Good work Adam
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Daniel Fitzsimmons
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Graham Howe
Go get 'em!
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Michael Todd
Good luck mate, I’m sure you will smash it !
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Vince Azzopardi
Good luck Adam
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Jul Blanch
All the best with the run and fundraising Buddha
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Julz
Awesome trainer and true gentleman .. go go go 🏃♂️ 🧡
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David May
I hope you carry something heavy and awkward on your run like we did during the Saturday morning sessions at GEO!
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Kev And Meg
Meg and I will join you for the 60km!!!
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James And Larz
Right behind you Buddha - let’s go!!
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Terry, Susan And Dot
Fabulous effort Adam! Good luck for today.
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Danielle
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Dan Negro
Good luck with the run, wish we could join you!
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David Sharman
You’re a machine Buddha!
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Carol Edelson
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Liz Hood
Go Journey Strong team! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Clare
On your team as always 💪
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Anita Edwards
Go ABs you’re a legend! Thank you for raising awareness, especially when it’s so person. I’d give you a kidney, but I have 1 working!
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Adam Kain
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Chris Mannion
Good luck to you Adam Look forward to catching up over the Christmas holidays Chris and Lindie
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Lee-anne Graf
You’ve got this!! 💪🏻💪🏻
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Julie And David
Well done Adam!
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Tegan Rudkin
Wishing all the best for the run Adam!!
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Sara Bootcamp
I will be there in spirit! Run Adam Run!
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Harvey
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Bj
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Dani Bootcamp
Onya Adam!! Such a good cause! Will be peddling behind you on the electric bike shouting encouragements!
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Ranika Dawson
Best of luck AB! You are always an inspiration.
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Rachael
Go team! Thanks for raising awareness about kidney health.
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Ash Mcinnes
Running is a mental game and you got this!
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Callum Knox
Go strong and be well!
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Christine Sanford
Go get em Adam! You’ll blitz it.
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Ruth Walkerden
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Tracey Gronau
Best of luck Adam.
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Anonymous
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Lachy Hennessy
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Jessica Bootcamp
Run like the wind Adam! Or at least faster than we do at boot camp lugging sandbags!
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Mark And Alanna Logan
Go Adam! Love the determination!
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Emily Jenkins
Go Adam! You are a champion!
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Katie Rudd
Your amazing!! Sorry I’m not here to do a few legs with you
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Jane
Sorry about your injury
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Carlene Edwards
Well done Adam!
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Zoe M
Good Luck Adam
Good luck with run. Mum and I will be with you every step of the way. We both love you so much son.