Almost six years ago, District N3, through the Lions Club of Toronto NSW, initiated a project to raise funds to provide a Big Red Kidney Bus (BRKB), a mobile dialysis unit for the people of New South Wales.
More than $304,000 was raised towards the bus from donations Lions Clubs International, Astrazeneka, Elderslee Foundation, Australian Lions Foundation
plus around 200 Lions Clubs.
The BRKB is now operational and doing what it was designed to do, providing dialysis services to people suffering renal failure.
The official launch of “KATE1” will take place in Sydney on 18th October. Keep a look out for it on TV and in the media.
The Bus makes it possible for many people on haemodialysis, anywhere in Australia, to enjoy much-needed time away with family and friends.
The Big Red Kidney Bus features three comfortable chairs – each fully equipped with dialysis machines.
It travels to different locations in Victoria and New South Wales each year, staying for up to six weeks at a time, allowing people to book short or long holidays without having to worry about missing dialysis treatments. There are up to six sessions available per day, and you can book as many as required throughout the duration of your holiday.
The Bus itself is free, but you’ll need to pay for your own holiday accommodation and travel. Thanks to the generous support of Monash Health (Victoria) and Royal North Shore Hospital (New South Wales), you’ll be cared for by highly experienced and caring dialysis nurses when on board.
