Supporting Kidney Kids in New Zealand

Hi I’m Dave Bodger

March 15 2023, was an awesome day. That’s the date I donated a kidney to my daughter Anna. The operation was very successful and both Anna and I are doing well.

From this I’ve become involved with Kidney Kids, a hardworking charity that helps young Kiwis who are living with kidney disease. Sadly, this disease is incurable which makes their support so incredibly important. They assist both young individuals and their families, and advocate on their behalf.

Kidney Kids support over 400 New Zealand families, Unfortunately, demand for their services continue to grow which is why I’m asking you to support me in this appeal.

My daughter Anna has prompted me to enter the Donor Games and I’m going to compete in the 1,500-metre swim in August.

The Donor Games are based in the USA and are held virtually, with competitors submitting video recordings of their entry. The organisers told me I was the Games’ first ever international entrant.

Not only will I be flying the Kiwi flag, but I’ll also be using this event as a fundraiser for Kidney Kids. If you are able, it’d be awesome if you could help by donating.

There is prize money for places 1–5. Based on last year’s times, I am optimistic of a place and will donate any winnings to Kidney Kids.

Please get behind me and help the amazing work of Kidney Kids. All donations will be most gratefully accepted. Your support will also help get me out of bed early and into the pool.

I am completing the swim on 10 August in Auckland.