Catherine focused on the heartbreaking story of little Violet Woodward and her mum and dad, Roxana and Robbie. Violet was born with severe kidney problems and subsequently both had to be removed. She is now dependent on peritoneal dialysis to rid her body of toxins. She and her mum are now in Auckland from Christchurch where her dad has had to remain for his work. They live at Ronald MacDonald house and spend many hours at Starship Hospital for Violet’s treatment.
The object of “Project Kidney” is to raise $132,000 for the purchase of 4 new haemodyalysis machines to be installed in a dedicated children’s unit at Starship Hospital. Currently they have only 2 and the ward is stretched to the limit. Violet, once stabilized will go on the transplant list to await a new kidney, which will have a lifespan of around 15 years so she will require constant medical care all her life. We wish her well for the future.
We thank Catherine for her heartfelt presentation and wish her all the success with the fundraising effort.
PS: We have a son with a kidney transplant so hope you will consider supporting the above. Colin and Beryl
