Ben Bartlett

Red Socks Run 2023

My Activity Tracking

525
kms

My target 60 kms

My Red Socks Run for Kidney Health

This October, I’m going to Red Socks Run as life depends on it.

By running, walking, or riding 60km I want to raise awareness of the 60hrs that people affected by kidney disease need to spend on dialysis each month.

Please donate to my page to raise funds for research into life-saving treatments, and provide support to the families of the 66 Australians that lose their life each day to kidney disease.

YOU can make a difference – Join me and help create a future where kidney health is a priority for all Australians.

My Achievements

You're a registered Sockstar

Raised $250

Raised $500

Created a team

Half way to KMs

Reached KMs Goal

Logged first fitness activity

Created a Blog Post

My Updates

Banger Kidney Recover Update

Wednesday 11th Oct
Back Again Family and Friends and Supporters of My Kidney Fundraiser 

A lot has happened since last blog update.

I've unfortunately broken my femur right near the ball of the hip joint. This is not uncommon given the bone density weakness that can occur with the drugs I have been on and will continue to be on in order to keep my amazing new little Kidney firing on all cylinders.

I'll have an operation to strengthen the break on Friday this week and be in recovery mode for around six weeks. Unfortunately it means I won't be able to complete my commitment to exercise in October, however you've got my word that once I'm able I will definitely honor the contributions that you have made to such a great cause.

The great news is I'm still feeling great and the Kidney is in fine form😀👊

Thanks again for all your support❤

Banger Kidney Recover Update

Saturday 30th Sep
Hi Friends and Family
Today is day 60 from Kidney transplant day and I'm still grateful every day for the gift of life given to me by my super cousin Rachel Bartlett!

My recovery continues to be heading in the right direction and the doctors are more than happy with my progress. I'm feeling great and getting stronger each day.

Tomorrow is the first day of my October 60km Kidney Red Sox Fundraiser and I can't wait to continue to add to the kilometers and continue the fundraising journey for what is such a great cause and very close to me.

Thanks to all those who have supported me in my recovery, supported me in my fundraising and sent their good wishes, it has been inspirational.

Ben

Banger Kidney Recover Update

Monday 21st Aug
Hi Kidney Health Red Sox Fundraiser Donation Team

Thanks and huge love to all you special donation peeps who have contributed to such a great cause and one close to my heart (and Kidney of course LOL).

I'm in to my 20th day after the operation and progress continues to be positive and in the right direction. Doctors are very happy with how the little Kidney is doing and with all the associated vital measurements that are being tracked daily.

I'm feeling less pain each day and getting stronger and stronger each day too.

Pretty confident I'll be jogging quietly from the 12th of September onwards and be ready to make a good go of the 60km target in October as a thanks for the contribution each of you have made to the cause.

Much love, your Kidney mate, Ben/Banger😊💖

Kidney Goal Update

Sunday 13th Aug
Hi friends and family. Extremely grateful to all those who have donated to my Kidney Fundraising Red Sox Run. Thanks to you all I’ve hit my first goal already. Therefore it’s time to adjust up and try to raise further for such an awesome cause😃👊🏃🏻‍♂️

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

The Gibbard’s

Love your work T Banger, love from the Gibbards

$263.75

Cyclone

Good work Banger, good luck mate.

$253.20

Rachel Bartlett

$211

Granny Renwick Linda & John

$105.50

Brent

$105.50

Simon Hay

Speedy recovery mate - Sash and I thinking of you and know you’ll be back 100% soon.

$105.50

Russ’s

You got this!

$105.50

Mum & Dad

Such a good cause😃🏃‍♂️

$105

Jackie Rasmussen

Kudos Ben

$104

Jason, Megan, Levi And Otis.

Day by day banger until you become the seagulls.. you’re got this mate.

$104

Reese Family

What an effort Ben, so good to see how well you are going so far - what an inspiration! Look forward to seeing your continued progress. Good luck xx

$104

Trent Paola

$101

Mark Crossen

Looking good Banger , Willy tells me you’re been doing well . Trust that continues 🤙

$100

Banana Bunch

You’ve got this! You’re surrounded by so much support. We’re thinking of you from down south. Run like the wind!

$84.40

Shane And Aimee O'dea

Good luck

$84.40

Hayley Ryrie

Thinking of you all today!

$63.30

Cliff And Angela Essig

Awesome Ben!

$63.30

The Hamptons

So happy for you & super proud of you!

$63.30

Pound Family

Just the beginning!

$61.33

Ben Bartlett

$52.75

Willie Neal

All the best Ben. I'm sure that you will reach your target. Best wishes.

$52.75

Ransbys

Sending well wishes for a speedy recovery Ben x

$52.75

Nikki

Best of luck with it Banger. Need you to keep singing Betty Davis eyes wrong for a long time to come and we gotta keep that laugh around for longer.

$52.75

Crystal

$52.75

Wayne & Maureen Stanger

You'll go well Ben! Xx

$52.75

Joy Chambers

$52.75

Pete Rosiak

$52

Cooleys

Fantastic cause - you're a trooper Ben. Good luck xx

$50

Anonymous

Sending you the very best wishes and love for this next step on your recovery journey. Your positive attitude and tenacity as well as your kindness and appreciation for life is second to none. You’re a true inspiration and I’ll always admire you. Have an awesome run and thank you for the energy you continue to bring to to the world.

$37.98

Jono

$37.98

David Cooper

Good luck mate

$37.98

Anonymous

$37.98

Rach Fletcher

Awesome work Ben - what an inspiration :) Go smash it.

$31.65

Mike, Kerry And Charlotte

Go well Ben xx

$26.38

Kirsten

Great cause. All the best Banger

$21.10

Helen T

All the best Ben

$20.80

Carol And Pat Bonham

Wishing you all the best Ben, you are such a positive person I know this will help in your recovery ❤️‍🩹