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George Kastanas

Red Socks Challenge 2026

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My target 60 kms

My Red Socks Challenge for Kidney Health

People on dialysis spend around 60 hours every month connected to a machine.

This October, I have committed to the Red Socks Challenge, to stand with Australians living with kidney disease.  

I will be taking on 60km in October to honour the hours spent on dialysis - raising awareness and helping fund better care.

Please donate to support a better future for people with kidney disease.

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My Achievements

Made a self donation First donation received Halfway to fundraising target Hit fundraising target Shared on social media Created a team Half way to KMs Reached KMs Goal Logged first fitness activity Created a Blog Post Fundraising Milestone Reward #1 Fundraising Milestone Reward #2 Fundraising Milestone Reward #3 Fundraising Milestone Reward #4 Fundraising Milestone Reward #5

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Raising awareness for kidney health

Monday 17th Aug
I have been undergoing dialysis treatment for just over four years while working full time and being a parent.
Going to hospital three times a week for dialysis is extremely difficult. Each treatment takes a significant amount of time and energy, and the physical and emotional impact can continue long after leaving the hospital. It can be exhausting trying to balance dialysis with work, family responsibilities and everyday life.
Dialysis is essential for keeping me alive, but it also takes a great deal out of me. It affects my routine, my energy and the time I can spend with my family. Despite these challenges, I continue to do my best to work, support my family and live my life.
That is why, every year, I raise money for kidney health and help spread awareness. I want people to understand how serious kidney disease can be and how deeply it can affect individuals and their families. I also want to encourage people not to ignore their kidney health.
Kidney disease can develop silently, so please speak with your doctor and ask to have your kidneys checked. Early detection may provide the opportunity to manage a problem before it becomes more serious.
Every donation, conversation and kidney health check can make a difference. My hope is that by sharing my experience, I can help raise awareness, support kidney research and encourage others to look after their kidneys.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1,000

Anwar Gayed

$216.50

Nicole Mizzi

Keep going George. You’re an inspiration to many. Stay strong, and remember to keep fighting.

$106.75

Anna Cronin

Great initiative George and best of luck!

$100

Enhance Me Aesthetics

$77.36

George Kastanas

$77.36

Rita Tsolova

Hi George, As someone living with one kidney for the majority of my life I understand some of the challenges people with kidney issues and diseases face every day. I wish you all well, keep fighting and I hope that the science is close to inventing a technology to help and cure! Once and forever! Hugs, Rita

$61

Stuart Tori

$55.95

Billy Divitaris

$55.95

Vanessa Thompson

$55.95

Michael Tsakmakis

A great cause George, hold strong and hopefully not too much longer to wait. You are an inspiration.

$55.95

Darren Sherriff

Keep punching George ! 👍

$55.95

Lisa Rongo

$55.95

John Drago

Love you dad from Aiden and Isaac and Mim and Nunnu

$55.95

Jo P

$50

Martin Cerantonio

$50

Meredith Burnet

All the best for the Challenge! We're all cheering for you.

$50

Katie Lindsay-smith

$50

Hope Hyatt

$45.30

Moira Oates

Keep on Keeping on George.

$23.81

Kelley

$23.81

Stephen Employee

This is a cause I hold close to my heart as it impacts so many people's lives, including some of my own good friends and colleagues who take on the challenges of kidney disease with bravery and determination.

$23.81

Anonymous

Wishing you all the very best George on this very worthwhile cause.

$23.81

Kirsten Farrell

$23.81

Nicki Lewis

Yes George - The impact on your life is huge but you always have a smile on your face and do yourself and your family so proud. Thank you for spreading awareness.

$23.81

Deirdre Ruane

$23.81

Kane Blaber

$23.81

Kate Foster

$23.81

Nick Paschalidis

Well done George

$23.33

Anonymous