Road To The Outback Marathon

Our “why” behind this is close to home.

My dad has been a kidney transplant patient for over 20 years. Before that, I watched him go through dialysis, 6 hours a day, 3 days a week, just to stay alive. Even after receiving his transplant, the journey hasn’t been easy. The medications required to suppress his immune system have brought their own challenges over the years.

Now, I’m 41.

My dad was 40 when he was diagnosed and began dialysis.

That reality isn’t lost on me.

On top of that, one of his close friends, and a close family friend of ours, Brian, is currently undergoing dialysis and hoping for a transplant soon.

Seeing this firsthand changes your perspective. It builds resilience. It reminds you what real adversity looks like, and how fortunate you are to have your health.

That’s why we’ve chosen to take on our first full marathon in the Australian Outback, something physically and mentally demanding, to challenge ourselves and raise awareness for a cause that means a lot to us.

There are over 25,000 people in Australia living with kidney failure. There is no cure. Dialysis or a kidney transplant are the only ways to stay alive.

We are taking on this challenge to help transform the future of kidney disease.

If you can, please support us. Your contribution will help fund vital services and research, and give those affected the opportunity to live better, fuller lives.

Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you for your support.