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So far we’ve completed 523 Ks for Kids this August

A message from Sam and Matt x

In April this year, we welcomed our precious little Rudy into our family. Within the same week, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that affects the nerves and muscles. The weeks and months that followed have been an emotional roller coaster! 

We are incredibly grateful to be under the care of the amazing medical team at WHC and that Rudy has been able to access life-changing treatment. This treatment is only possible because of years of dedicated research into SMA and other genetic conditions.

Throughout the month of August, Matt and I will be taking part in the "Ks for Kids" fundraiser by walking 100ks to raise money for Jeans for Genes and help support the vital research required for children like Rudy in the future. 

If you’re looking to support, either share our fundraiser or donate to our team page. 

Much love!

Why We’re Doing Ks for Kids

Did you know that 1 in 20 Aussie kids are born with a genetic disease or birth defect? That’s one in every classroom!

This August, we’re taking on the Ks for Kids challenge - walking or running to raise funds for Children’s Medical Research Institute, supporting scientists who are working today to find cures for tomorrow.

Your donation will help keep labs running, research advancing, and hope alive for kids who need it most.

Every step we take is for them. Your donation will help us go the distance and fund vital research!

Our Impact

So far this year we helped provide...

456

Hours of research

For every $55 raised, one hour of research is funded

Raised so far

With your help, we have raised...

$25,060

You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!

Biggest Donor

Michael

$5,040

Thank you so much to our biggest supporter, Michael, for donating an incredible $5,040 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

Our Impact

So far this year, we've helped fund...

501

Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$60

Chloe A

💚💚💚

1 week ago

$2

Sam Knitsch

We made it!!!

1 week ago

$61

Taylor Cullinan

Sending love to you all! Rudy is so lucky to have such an amazing family supporting him, you’re all doing such an incredible job… Can’t wait to meet him when the time is right 🥰

1 week ago

$61

Christian Chapman

All the very best to little Rudy

3 weeks ago

$117

Sadie

3 weeks ago

$104

Marion & Declan

Sending your family strength & support 💝

1 month ago

$50

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Mitch Jonas

Sending lots of love and support your way. Mitch, Shannon and Connor x

1 month ago

$107

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Anonymous

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$56

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Justin Rowe

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Nicholls

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Dave Pascoe

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Adam Bennett

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Samantha Luxton

Sending all my love to the Knitsch fam 🫶

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Lucy Solonsch

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Amelia Menadue

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Love Helen, Nick, Emilia And Archie Xxx

Big love to you all! ❤️

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James Ferguson

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Chloe Mcgregor-lee

Go Isla and Pia!

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Michael Cross

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Ian Williams

Keep running

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Emma Scarborough

1 month ago

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Jill Spurling

Great job Sam and Matt, important research saving lives and helping families

1 month ago

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Charlie Natalie Estella Ellie Williams

Great work xx

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Part Time Lover

❤️ from all the team at Part Time Lover

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Dave And Barb Button

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Sofia Bistro

❤️ from all the team at Sofia

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Matt And Kelly Wesson

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Simone Lanagan

Go you good things ✨️

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Nikki Marotti

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Alena Harnikova

We are with you. ❤️

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Michelle Williams

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Nick Throup

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James Rowe

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Jen Stables

The scientists truly couldn't continue their work if it wasn't for people like you. Big hugs and love to you all!

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Clare Keogh

Well done!

1 month ago

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Matt Goodwin

Stay strong guys. All the best for little Rudy💪❤️

1 month ago

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Desiree Schild

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Kirsty Jeffery

YOU are a wizard Harry!!!!! xx

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Chris Lodge

Hi Matt and Sam thinking of you and your family throughout this difficult and emotional stage of your life Love Chris & Leanne

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Kenzie Knitsch

From your big sister, Kenzie x

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Matt & Sam Knitsch

💪🐓💪

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Billie Knitsch

For my strong brother, love Billie x

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Tristan Smith

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Shanna

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Sa Tractors

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Ross Wesson

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Diana

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Bubba Wesson

My favourite boy cousin! I Love you.

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Lily Wesson

We love you Rudy

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Elizabeth Vale Primary School

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Lina, Zac, Charlie, Hamish And Toby Xx

For Rudy, and his incredibly strong parents xx

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Michael

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Rachel & Henry Armstrong

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Alana & Nick

Sending lots of love to your family!

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Vladka Chladek

All the best Sam and Matt! 🩵

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Michael, Nancey And Maddy

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Harry, Sia And Theo

Amazing effort for sweet Rudy! X

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Nathan Knitsch

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Mel Newsham

Amazing cause guys 🙌

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Cindy Durham

Thinking of you guys and your little guy xx

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Alison Mcinerney

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Anonymous

1 month ago

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Maddy And James Kelly

1 month ago

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Wendy Freer

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Elizabeth Till

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Loz

Go Nathan!

1 month ago

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Jess James

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Nat Milne

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Sarah Grose

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Mia Bates

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Stevie

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Rigney Family

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Pam Sims

Sending best wishes to all

1 month ago

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Katrina

1 month ago

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Meenu Garg

1 month ago

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Poppy Wesson

Love you Rudy - from your favourite cousin 😜

1 month ago

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Michael Leith

Keep up the good work guys 💪🏻

1 month ago

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Nana Lyn Wesson

1 month ago

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Tammy Sherriff

1 month ago

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Alena Harnikova

We are with you.❤️

1 month ago

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Marjanovic

1 month ago

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Sarah & Adam

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Hannah Joseph

To my favourites, what an amazing family xx

1 month ago

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Keneficks

1 month ago

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Anonymous

1 month ago

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Chloe Bentley

Great work guys! ❤️ The Bentley’s

1 month ago

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The Salafias

Good luck on your mission to 100km!

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John & Jackie

1 month ago

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Sue Mccandlish

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Allison

❤️

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Liam

1 month ago

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Donna And Luke Turton

Good luck Rosie and sending love for you Rudy x

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Sarah Hain

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Nina

1 month ago

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Bec Fantasia

1 month ago

$55

Ollie & Max Williams

1 month ago

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Kirsty

Sending all the positive vibes your way!

1 month ago

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Tareena Martin & Kieran Trump

1 month ago

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The Rehn Family

1 month ago

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Sari Barilla

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Shane

1 month ago

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Sandy Stone

Love To a beautiful Boy ❤️

1 month ago

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The Wood Family

1 month ago

$107

Macaleah Harris

1 month ago

$107

Kim Johns

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1 month ago

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Shannon Shekh

1 month ago

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Lyn

Good luck with your challenge!

1 month ago

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Jess

1 month ago

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Christina Guy

1 month ago

$117

Luciana Tsouvallas

1 month ago

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Renae Kondos

1 month ago

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Jess Hinves

Sending so much love and support to you, your family and beautiful little Rudy 💙💙💙

1 month ago

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Karen Hack

1 month ago

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Linh Tran

1 month ago

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Piya Chladek

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Isla Chladek

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Stephanie Calabrese

Sending love - the be strongHer fam ❤️💪🏼

1 month ago

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Brandon, Zoe & Milla

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Lorena

1 month ago

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Christina Manissalis

With love Chrissy xx

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Tracey Manissalis

Love aunty Trace

1 month ago

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Angela Sayas

Xxx

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Nicole Chladek

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Rosetta Wesson

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