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Paddle for Kidneys

 

VK3KHA is operated by me, Chris Chapman (aka VK3QB).  I underwent Kidney Transplant Surgery in September 2008.  From 27 April until 3 May 2010 I will be paddling 160 kms along the Murray River (80kms downstream and 80kms back upstream) with the goals of:
  • Raising awareness and understanding about these critical little red organs
  • Raising awareness and understanding about being an organ donor (living or deceased)
  • Raising money to support Kidney Health Australia
  • Improving my fitness and having some fun

 

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Click Here to read how an organ transplant changed my life.


Fast Facts

    • 1 in 3 Australians over the age of 25 are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease
    • 2 Million Australians have undiagnosed kidney disease
    • More than 2,300 new cases of kidney disease are diagnosed each week
    • Kidney disease kills more Australians than diabetes, breast cancer or road accidents
    • Kidney disease increases risk of suffering heart attack
    • Australians have experienced a 20% increase in deaths from kidney disease over the last 15 years
    • Almost 10,000 Australians are on dialysis – increasing about 6% per year
    • Annual cost of dialysis to the Australia community circa $750M

     

    VK3KHA will be operating every day during the event and in the month leading up to the event.  Listen out for us and please give us a call.  In addition your donation will help this life saving cause and make a real difference to people like me.  Operating frequencies and schedules for VK3KHA will be posted on this site.  Special event QSL cards will be sent to every station working VK3KHA.

     

    I will keep some progress reports and updates on my blog.


    If you would like to know more about this event, or even participate, please contact me at vk3kha@wia.org.au

     

 

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