Lesley Farrell

Red Socks Run 2025

My Activity Tracking

47
kms

My target 60 kms

My Red Socks Run for Kidney Health

This October, my goal is to run 2km a day to raise money for people living with Kidney disease. 

I’m showing up for every renal unit, every patient and moving towards a future without dialysis.

I’m also doing this for my beautiful boys, Tyler and Ben, who were both diagnosed with ARPKD at a young age. Their journey hasn’t been easy - filled with appointments, scans and countless blood tests - but through it all, they face every challenge with a smile. 

They are true warriors, and this run is for them 💚

There are over 15,000 Australians on dialysis, and that number is rising. That’s why urgent action is needed now - to slow the progression and ultimately stop it. 

Every dollar raised, every km logged, every step we take brings us closer to a future without dialysis.

Join me to honour the 60hrs a month someone spends on dialysis and together we can Move for them and Move for change!

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

 

My Achievements

My Updates

What is ARPKD?

Tuesday 14th Oct

A lot of people are probably wondering what is ARPKD (which is known as Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease)? It is a rare genetic disorder that causes fluid filled sacs or cysts, to develop in the kidneys. It affects 1 in 20,000 children. It’s caused by a genetic alteration in the gene PKHD1, which in most cases it is passed down by both parents carrying the faulty version of this gene. So that means Damian and I are both carriers of this gene and there was a 1 in 4 chance our children will develop this disease. Lucky for us, both of our children have it…. Woooo! There is no cure unfortunately, and with consistent monitoring, bloods, scans and medication, we can prolong the need for a kidney transplant as long as possible. The Doctors reckon the boys will need a kidney transplant between the ages of 8-12 years old, but we are hoping to push it out as long as possible. Have a fabulous day! ♥️🤍 

10km down, 50km to go! ♥️🤍

Sunday 5th Oct
10km down and only 50km to go! Thank you to everyone who has donated ♥️🤍

1 DAY TO GO! ♥️🤍

Tuesday 30th Sep
Less than a day to go till I start my run, 2km a day, everyday for the month of October. I running for a special cause that is very close to my heart ♥️ I’m excited to get started and keep you updated on how I am tracking. Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated 🫶🏼 the donation page will stay active throughout October, so there’s plenty of time if you haven’t already, but would like to donate. No donation is too big or too small. Every little bit helps ♥️🤍 thanks, Lesley 

19th Sept 2025

Friday 19th Sep
12 days to go! Doing it for them ❤️🤍

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Raine Vawser

Your boys are strong just like their mom! Way to go bro!!

$440

Christopher Leon

$280

Matt Grant

$211

Bruce Vawser

You can do it 💞

$211

Elle

$158.25

Amy Solomon

Love from the Solomon Fam!

$150

Ashlee Czerniak

$106.12

Mckenzie & Andrew Vawser

Good luck and run well!

$106.12

Lesley & Damian Farrell

$106.12

Anna Fantasia

I’m donating $100🙌🏼

$106.12

Adele

A little support and encouragement to u! 😘

$104

Andie Parsons

Stay strong, you are amazing.

$85.48

Tanya Broadhurst

$75.14

Lesley Wintle

Best wishes to you & the boys.

$75.14

Mikala And Dave Lochore

$64.67

Gener8 Fitness

You are a warrior to just like your boys 🫶💪🏻💪🏻

$64.67

Sinead O'sullivan

Well done Lesley, no doubt your boys are so proud of their amazing Mum 💙💙

$54.12

John Keeley

Your boys are lucky to have you Lesley! You’re a beautiful person, an amazing mum and a terrific role model. I’m certain you’re going to smash this challenge 💪🏼❤️

$54.12

Kim Clancy

You got this Lez, Devoted mum you are a machine, Yeah the boys 🤜🤛💙

$54.12

Sharon Rafferty

You’ve got this Champ! Enjoy the running. 🙏🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

$54.12

Kitty Ferguson

You are such an incredible lady!!

$54.12

Amy Hunt

$54.12

Beth Cater

$52.92

Stefanie Boyle

Go well Foss ❤️

$52.92

Ali,matt, Daniel Alecia,emily

Love you guys soo much Tyler Ben Daniel bedties forever

$50

Justin + Rebekkah Hunt

Good on you for doing this. Happy Birthday 😘

$43.60

Caitlyn Watson

Good on you xx Sorry I can’t donate more otherwise I would!

$43.60

India Robertson

You’re amazing Les xx

$43.60

Kylie And Mick

You are an amazing mum x

$40

Sarah Dixon

You got this

$30

Courtney Stranger

Love it Les, best of luck!! Xxx

$27.81

Bri Rullo

Love you Les, you got it !! 🤍

$27.21

Barbara Bassan

You go girl!🥰

$27.21

Julia O’reid

❤️

$22.58

Summer Hansford

Go you legend! 🏃‍♀️💪 Your boys have the coolest mum ever! Smash it out there, I’m cheering you on!

$22.58

Ricci Miller

$22.58

Alex Budge

$22.58

Matt Brooks

$22.58

Jules Zav Zoe Abbie

Proud of you love aunty jules, zav zoe and Abbie rose xxxx

$22.58

Bell Dunne

Lots of love to you and the boys ❤️

$22.58

Eric

$22.58

Bianca Warburton

Get it girl

$22.58

Talia Hudson

$22.58

Lauren Franchina

You are a wonderful Mum Les! Xx

$17.16

Chel S

$17.16

Amy Gray

Hi Les!! Sorry I can’t donate much xx money is tight at the moment! Good luck for your 2km a day !! Lots of love

$11.65

Shan

$11.65

Hannah Challender

$11.65

Laura Pendal

You're a legend Les!! Great effort 🤍

$11.65

Madeleine Sargon

$11.65

Claudia Kasten-lee

your such a great mum ❤️❤️

$11.65

Miranda Hill

$11.65

Holly Morris

$11.65

Yazmin Arias

$10

Caitlyn Minus