These Kidneys Were Made For Walking

Red Socks Challenge 2026

Our Red Socks Challenge for Kidney Health

We have reached the pointy end of this kidney business. Paul starts dialysis in the next month, and we are still waiting for my final scans to see if I am a suitable donor. Last year I did the challenge solo, and my beautiful friends Sam and Philippa joined me for moral support. This year we are an official team. Please, if you’re able to, sponsor us. If you can’t (and I do understand that times are tough!) please consider sharing this, or sending us an encouraging message, or, best of all, donating blood or plasma. 


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

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

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

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

Our Achievements

Thank you to our Sponsors

$269

Andrew Mcdougall

A great cause for some wonderful friends.

$269

Andrew Mcdougall

For my my wonderful friends.

$217

Making Progress Pty Ltd

A great cause Sam. Best wishes to Paul.

$107

Wendy Rea

Love u both

$107

Judy Peak

So proud of you, Sam. Good on you mate.

$107

Lensta

$107

Anonymous

Great going, you two.

$56

Margaret Betros

$56

Kim Betros

$56

Megan Luxford

$56

William

$56

Mitch And Jess

Go you good things for a good cause ❤️

$56

Sabrina Rann

Love your work, keep it up

$56

Anonymous

Go Team! All my best wishes to Paul, and the entire Betros family at this time. Xxx

$56

Jodi Milton

Awesome effort Sam & crew !

$56

Patrice

$56

Sam And Crossy

$56

Agnes Doherty

Good Luck Camilla xx

$56

Sam

$55

Emma Wonnacott

Great work for a great cause - keep it up team!

$50

Vicki Bayly

Thanks Sam! Great cause! Good luck with the walk!

$50

Kristie Maartensz

$50

Nadine Reynolds

$50

Tom Mirolo-lynam

$45

Tracey Keogh

GO Sam, such a great effort

$34

Jade Singleton

$24

Juanita Konings

Thanks for doing this Sam- sorry it’s not more. Great cause!! Good luck- know you will conquer the km’s!

$24

Eryn Chatfield

$24

Amanda

Walk walk walk xxxx

$24

Ellen