My Name is Khaled El Sayed and In 1993 my father was diagnosed with kidney failure as a result of long term diabetes. In 1997 we decided to enter a car in the 1997 Kidney Kar Rally after we witnessed first hand the great support the Australian Kidney Foundation provided patients in renal care. We decided to build a 1975 244 Volvo with the help of Franks Auto Recyclers and the Goulburn community and had the vehicle ready for the 1997 assault when my father lost his battle with kidney disease 10 days before the rally.
SO WHY DO WE DO IT.......
Where do the funds go?
This event raises much-needed funds our Kidney Kids Programs, which includes our National Kidney Kids Camp as well as our Kidney Kids Capers programs run in each state. Watch our video below from the most recent National Kids Camp to see just how much fun our Kidney Kids have on our camps - very special.
Kidney Kids Camps
KIDNEY KIDS CAMPS - Awesome adventures
Our Kidney Kids Camps are run over five days and are especially for 'Kidney Kids' (7 to 17) affected by kidney disease. Camps are conducted in Queensland, Sth Australia and Victoria on an 18 month rotational basis, with the aim of national implementation in the near future.
These camps are made possible through major funding from fundraising carried out by a dedicated group of entrants in our annual Kidney Kar Rally. Funding is also provided via our Lottery campaigns (if you've bought a ticket this year, you've helped). Other supporters from various Trusts and business organisations, provide either funds, their services or gifts.
KIDNEY KIDS CAMP ROCK 2010! Belair Sth Australia Our Kidney Kids Camp rocked with forty-two kidney kids - from Western Australia, Queensland, Sth Australia and Victoria, supported by thirty-one volunteers, ten health professionals and six staff. Kidney Kids enjoyed - flying fox, pool volley ball, high ropes, giant swing, team challenges, karaoke, ten pin bowling, a hip hop/breakdance workshop - Punks, Popstars, Rappers and Metalheads!
Fast Facts on CKD in Australia
FAST FACTS ON KIDNEY DISEASE IN AUSTRALIA
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant and growing public health problem, responsible for substantial burden of illness and premature mortality.
Fast facts on chronic kidney disease in Australia
CKD is responsible for substantial burden of illness and premature mortality. In Australia, it is a fact that: 1 in 3 adults are at increased risk of developing CKD:
1 in 9 adults have at least one clinical sign of existing CKD
A person can lose up to 90% of their kidney function before experiencing any symptoms
Approximately 1.7 million Australians may be affected by early-stage kidney disease and don't know it
11.3% of all deaths in Australia are due to, or associated with, kidney failure
Every day about 6 Australians commence expensive dialysis or transplantation to stay alive
About 50% of all organs transplanted from deceased donors are kidneys
Most people with CKD will die from cardiovascular causes before requiring dialysis or transplantation
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experience excessive death and disability due to CKD
Adult Australians are at risk of CKD if they:
Have high blood pressure (hypertension)
Have diabetes
Smoke cigarettes
Are obese (BMI>=30)
Have a family history of chronic kidney disease
Are over 50 years of age
Are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
The greater prevalence of CKD in some Indigenous Australian communities is due to the high incidence of traditional risk factors including diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking, in addition to increased levels of inadequate nutrition, alcohol abuse, streptococcal throat and skin infection, and poor living conditions.
How much does kidney failure cost the Australian Health System?
The best available evidence we have on cost per person per year on dialysis is:
hospital haemodialysis - $79,072
satellite haemodialysis - $65,315
home haemodialysis - $49,137
peritoneal dialysis - $53,112
The costs of treating end-stage kidney disease from 2009 to 2020 is estimated to be around $12 billion to the Australian Government
Increasing the use of home dialysis over the next 10 years is estimated to lead to net savings of between $378 and $430 million for the health system.
Kidney failure is rising as a significant cause of death.
50 people die every day with kidney related disease
In 2008, diseases of the kidney and urinary tract were the 10th leading cause of death in Australia with 3224 deaths
Overall there has been a 20% increase in deaths from kidney disease over the past 15 years, killing more people each year than breast cancer (2,788), prostate cancer (3,031) or even road deaths (1,509) *Causes of Death, Australia 2008 - 3303.0 Note 5.1 Selected multiple causes of death (a)-2008 (b) (c) (d) All Causes - page 44 - Published 31 March 2010
