Gavin Leung

Red Socks Run 2025

My Activity Tracking

34
kms

My target 60 kms

My Red Socks Run for Kidney Health

I am the father of a remarkable, resilient, and brave young boy battling chronic kidney disease. At the tender age of four, our lives were forever changed when our son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, a condition so uncommon it affects only one in a million Australians.

For the past three years, our family has navigated a world filled with more medical appointments, blood tests and medicines than most people experience in a lifetime. Our son shows courage beyond his years, enduring countless needle pricks, doctor visits, and medications. He's a true warrior.

For many people living with chronic kidney disease, the reality of dialysis is a daily struggle. It's a treatment requiring 60 hours per month, a time commitment that consumes lives and takes an immense toll on patients and their families. This is a life we hope to prevent.

This is why I am sharing our story and asking for your support. Your donation to Kidney Health Australia will fund critical research, provide essential resources for families like ours, and help raise awareness about the devastating impact of kidney disease.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please join us in this fight. Thank you for your generosity and support.

My Achievements

My Updates

Showing off the Tote Bag

Monday 20th Oct
The boys were helping me get my steps up so we parked a little bit further away from the shops. Gave us an opportunity to show off our new Red Socks Run tote bag. 

Looks pretty good to me. Thanks KHA!

60 x 3s?

Monday 20th Oct
My next 60 challenge was to shoot 60 x 3s. Quite a challenge. In the end, I did 6 sets of 10 shooting 2/10, 3/10, 5/20 (people like to come up to me to chat in the morning for some reason - I do like a chat), 5/10 (my best set) and finishing off with 3/10. 

I did that in about 45 minutes so I think I needed another hour to make 60 but time ran out. I'll have to block out a lot longer next time.

I would have shot from the middle or the right side but .. you know ... the sun was in my eyes, so I had to shoot from the shorter left side since someone swung the ring :D 

60 Free Throws

Thursday 9th Oct
I got to the basketball court early for today's challenge. To shoot 60 Free Throws in honor of the 60 hours a month people on dialysis spend on treatment.

I was able to complete the challenge in 16minutes and 41 seconds. The trick is to shoot on a ring with a broken net so the ball bounces back towards you :D 

I'll try and beat the time next week.

Sock It on tour - Galipoli Steps

Monday 6th Oct
First stop - the top of Galipoli steps. Our goal was to actually walk up 60 stair steps in honor of the 60 hours a month people on dialysis spend on treatment and take a photo from there. But due to a minor ankle injury, we ended up spending 60 seconds taking photos instead.

We will do 60 stair steps another time :D  

Thank you! Getting ready to start.

Thursday 2nd Oct
Thanks so much for everyone's support. The response has truly been phenomenal.

Now, I promised a run, we are getting ready for runs. My socks are ready to go. 

We'll also post some fun things as well to show how we're helping raise awareness.

Go Team Sock It!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$288

Jason Hoang

I can empathise Gavin. Always be strong.

$107

Nelson & Dragon Girl Ariel

For the KING! (lucas)

$106.12

Kim Parente

That’s fantastic Gavin!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Ben And Laura

$106.12

George Byrne

$103.72

Michelle Butler

Heya Gav!! You are one of the strongest and most positive peeps I have ever worked with. Kick arse with the challenge and your fundraising my friend. Sending positive vibes to your gorgeous little man. Shell xx

$100

Nye Griffiths

Love from Ally&Nye

$75.14

David Choe

Best wishes

$75.14

Jon Kears

What a great cause, good luck with the running!

$75.14

Pauline Eskett

Go Team Sock It!

$75.14

Arabella Edwards

For Gavin’s family ❤️

$75.14

K Mcm

Well done Gav and good luck with the challenge

$75.14

Anthony V

$75.14

Mark Mcintyre

$64.67

Bethan Probert

$64.67

Allison Lewin

Go Team Sock It!

$59.41

Jamie Ryvchin

Hey Gav, best of luck with your run(s)! We wish you and the family well. With love, the Ryvchins

$55.27

Mark Schiralli

Good on you for taking up the cause to bring in the donations, Gav.

$54.12

Greg Tannos

Well done Gavin. Keep the steps going for a great cause

$54.12

David Wainewright

$54.12

Vanessa

Liz told us about this, sorry to hear the struggles. All the best and he’s such a fighter, you must be so proud!

$54.12

Maria Benton

$54.12

Alfredo

Hi Gav, you have a very brave son! Can't imagine what he and your family are going through, stay strong!

$54.12

Nerissa Daniel

Good luck.

$54.12

Patrick Lee

$54.12

Ray Leung

$54.12

Will & Fam

Good luck with the run and 60 steps! Brave boy 💪

$54.12

Sarah Spies

$54.12

Nina Scott-toms

$54.12

Sal, Gaz, Chloe & Edie

Go Team Leung!

$54.12

Victor Wong

$50

Chris Donlon

Smash the run gav

$50

Jayden & Gavin

Go Team Sock It!

$50

Jodie Giardina

$50

Iress Team Matched Giving

$50

Stephanie Lau

Wishing you and your family all the best.

$50

Amarjot Bagga

$50

Eleni Kanaris

$50

Voss Gibson

Go Socks!!

$33.15

Kellie Kouts

$27.81

Nick Bravo

$27.81

Tony Tokic

$22.58

Jess Harvey

$22.58

Sandra

$22.58

Blaise Porter

Good luck with your fundraising & wishing you son the best of health!

$22.58

Stella G

$22.58

Chelsea Gillies

$22.58

Vanita Jehan

Lots of love to you and your fam Gavvy

$22.58

Alana Hurse

Big love to your family Gavin and especially your brave little man, such a great thing you’re doing!

$22.58

Liam Bailey

$22.58

Trish Rowlandson

Hope you smash it!

$22.10

Choong Hoe

Well done mate!

$22.10

Elyse Blundell

Go team - from Billy Blundell

$20

Claudia Pillay

All the best Gavin.

$20

Winepretenderwr

$20

Liz L