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Sign Up To Do Ks For Kids To Fundraise For Research

16-Feb-2022 15:24 | Deleted user

When it came to signing up to do the fundraising challenge Ks for Kids this year, Kylie Kelich didn’t have to think twice. She loves keeping fit, but she also knows better than most about the value of investing in research to improve the health of future generations.

“The journey for children impacted by genetic disease is somewhat unknown, but there is hope through research at Children’s Medical Research Institute to gain a clearer knowledge of what can be done to better help my kids and every other family hoping to find a cure for their own kids,’’ Kylie said.

Ks for Kids involves walking 60kms in March to raise money for genetic diseases and other conditions that impact the lives of 1 in 20 Australian children. The money raised goes into the labs at Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Westmead.

Kylie immediately signed up for the inaugural Ks for Kids in 2021 because she has been a long-term supporter of CMRI. Both her children Addelyn and Ethan have been diagnosed with Capillary Malformation and Arteriovenous Malformation which are caused by a mutation in the RASA-1 gene. It impacts their vascular system, and the children can experience regular pain.

“We loved doing Ks for Kids as a family last year, because the kids could walk with me when they were feeling well enough, and it was great that they could be part of it,’’ Kylie said.

“Ks for Kids is a great idea because doing 60km over the whole month is pretty manageable for most people, and it is a great way to educate people about genetic disease and raise money for a great cause.’’

Many people think that genetic diseases are rare, but they account for 30% of children’s hospital admissions and can have lifelong impacts. Many also don’t realise that cancer is triggered by genetic changes, and genetic research is providing hope for cures.

To take part in Ks for Kids, all you need to do is register and commit to completing 60km over the entire month of March. Ask your friends to sponsor you to raise vital funds! It’s not too late to register, visit https://www.ksforkids.org.au/


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