Kimberley McArdle-Davidson

My Red Socks Challenge for Maev

People on dialysis spend around 60 hours every month connected to a machine, just to stay alive. Although Maev isn't at this stage yet, it will be her future.

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.

I’m not usually one to take part in fundraisers, but this one is very close to my heart. 
I’ve joined the Red Socks fundraising challenge to help raise awareness and support for people living with kidney disease, something that has become a huge part of our family’s life because of our beautiful daughter Maev.
Kidney disease isn’t something I ever expected our family to know so much about, but watching our little girl face it every single day has shown me just how important research, support, treatment and awareness are.
Maev is just a little girl, but she has already been through more than most people could ever imagine. Every test, every appointment, every uncertainty has become part of her life.
So while I’m not normally one for fundraising, this one means something different to me. I’m doing it for Maev, and for all the other children and families navigating kidney disease.
If you’re able to support my fundraiser, even with a small donation, I would be incredibly grateful.

For Maev. For kidney health. For all the little fighters who don’t get to choose the battle they’re facing