Local residents George Vergotis and Neil Gabriel have competed in the annual Kidney Kar Rally, supporting Kidney Health Australia and raising funds to support Kidney Kids.
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Vergotis and Gabriel completed the rally and raised $6035 for the cause.
The rally was held between Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 17 and ran from Port Macquarie to Rockhampton, then back to Armidale via the Capricorn coast.
"Every year rally teams drive thousands of kilometres across the beautiful Australian countryside with one ambition, to change the lives of children and young people affected by kidney disease," Neil Gabriel said.
This year over $433,233 was raised for Kidney Health Australia.
Gabriel said they would like to thank everyone that donated.
"With special thanks to Brake pro Auto parts Lithgow, Centennial Clarence, Scenic World, Blue Mountains Mazda, 13 Cabs, Maquarie Geo Tech, Gear Exchange, Carrington Hotel, Blackheath Automotive, Shaw X, BP Blackheath and Clarence Colliery CFMEU," he said.
About the Kidney Kids program
The rally has been a long term supporter of the Kidney Kids programs. These programs have included the annual Kidney Kids Camp which is focused on kids aged eight to 17 years and the Kidney Kids Capers.
Kidney Health Australia are committed to growing our Kidney Kids and Youth Program, including more regular activities throughout the year for the eight to 17 year old kids and young adults.
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They are currently developing a Youth Program. The program will focus on providing support for the estimated 700 young people aged 15 to 24 years, living with advanced kidney disease in Australia, who are going through the difficult transition from paediatric care to adult clinical health settings.
Children with Chronic Kidney Disease or kidney failure face many physical, emotional and psychological challenges, which can include:
- interpersonal relationship problems
- feelings of social isolation
- behaviour and learning problems
- delayed language skills development
- delayed motor skills development
- a negative self-image
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