Pam's Red Socks Run for Kidney Health
In 2021 I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Unbeknownst to me, my kidneys had lost 50% of their function. I had no symptoms. My GP just happened to order the blood test while investigating unrelated symptoms.
And yet I consider myself lucky. Most signs of kidney disease go unnoticed until the kidneys are close to failure. 1.8 million Australians are unaware they’re living with signs of kidney disease. Thanks to early diagnosis and intervention, my kidney function has improved but will never be fully regained.
This October, I’m going to Red Socks Run as life depends on it.
By walking and riding 60km I want to raise awareness of the 60hrs that people affected by kidney disease need to spend on dialysis each month.
If you have a few dollars to spare, please donate to my page to raise funds for research into life-saving treatments, and provide support to individuals and families affected by kidney failure.
3 in 4 Aussies are at risk of kidney disease. Take a few minutes to complete the kidney risk test and get your loved ones to check their risk too!
https://kidney.org.au/kidneyrisktest
My Activity Tracking
33
kms
My target 60 kms
My Updates
parkrun #22 ✅
Saturday 5th Oct
Red Socks Run is underway!
Thursday 3rd Oct
Test run!
Monday 9th Sep
Thank you to my Sponsors
$147.70
Mum & Dad And Pg
$52.75
Peter, Tracey & Florence Xxx
You can do it!
$52.75
Cassy N
$52.75
Lyn And Ron Mitchell
Well done Pam. This is a great cause to run and ride for.
$52.75
Bob
$50
John And Brenda Taylor
Good Luck Pam
$42.20
Denise Harris
Well done, Pam. xoxo
$42.20
Chris & Sophie
Good luck Pam! From Mr & Mrs Barwick X
$36
Joanna Mcmurray
Good luck hun, from the McMurrays xx
$30.59
Bryn Williams
Kick butt!!
$30
Owen And Kate
Good luck Pam, we hope you have fun doing it.
$21.10
Maisie Xxx
Love you lots Auntie Pam
$21.10
Jenny E
Great work Pam!
$21.10
Jana And Dave Boyes
Good luck Pam!
$21.10
Sheila
Well done Pam, see you soon.
$20
Suzanne Ford
Keep up the good work Pam. Love Suz and the Fords
$10.55
Eve Dawson
Go Pam! Well done!
Lots of love Pam from Mum & Dad and PG. Keep well.