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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...

$25,105

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...

502

Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$45

Abbe Stevenson

All our love ❤️ from your NZ family

1 month ago

$60

Chloe A

💚💚💚

1 month ago

$2

Sam Knitsch

We made it!!!

1 month 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 month ago

$61

Christian Chapman

All the very best to little Rudy

2 months ago

$117

Sadie

2 months ago

$104

Marion & Declan

Sending your family strength & support 💝

2 months ago

$50

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2 months ago

$50

Mitch Jonas

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

2 months ago

$107

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$107

Anonymous

2 months ago

$56

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Justin Rowe

2 months ago

$35

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Nicholls

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$24

Dave Pascoe

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Adam Bennett

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$56

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Samantha Luxton

Sending all my love to the Knitsch fam 🫶

2 months ago

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Lucy Solonsch

2 months ago

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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

2 months ago

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Chloe Mcgregor-lee

Go Isla and Pia!

2 months ago

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Michael Cross

2 months ago

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Ian Williams

Keep running

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Emma Scarborough

2 months ago

$67

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Jill Spurling

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

2 months ago

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Charlie Natalie Estella Ellie Williams

Great work xx

2 months ago

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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

2 months ago

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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

2 months ago

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Nick Throup

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James Rowe

2 months ago

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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!

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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Clare Keogh

Well done!

2 months ago

$107

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2 months ago

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Matt Goodwin

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

2 months ago

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Desiree Schild

2 months ago

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Kirsty Jeffery

YOU are a wizard Harry!!!!! xx

2 months ago

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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

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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Kenzie Knitsch

From your big sister, Kenzie x

2 months ago

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Matt & Sam Knitsch

💪🐓💪

2 months ago

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Billie Knitsch

For my strong brother, love Billie x

2 months ago

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Tristan Smith

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Shanna

2 months ago

$110

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Sa Tractors

2 months ago

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Ross Wesson

2 months ago

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Diana

2 months ago

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Bubba Wesson

My favourite boy cousin! I Love you.

2 months ago

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Lily Wesson

We love you Rudy

2 months ago

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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! 🩵

2 months ago

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Michael, Nancey And Maddy

2 months ago

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Harry, Sia And Theo

Amazing effort for sweet Rudy! X

2 months ago

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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

2 months ago

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Alison Mcinerney

2 months ago

$12

Anonymous

2 months ago

$56

Maddy And James Kelly

2 months ago

$40

Wendy Freer

2 months ago

$24

Elizabeth Till

2 months ago

$61

Loz

Go Nathan!

2 months ago

$12

Jess James

2 months ago

$40

Nat Milne

2 months ago

$45

Sarah Grose

2 months ago

$24

Mia Bates

2 months ago

$12

Stevie

2 months ago

$24

Rigney Family

2 months ago

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Pam Sims

Sending best wishes to all

2 months ago

$40

Katrina

2 months ago

$24

Meenu Garg

2 months ago

$10

Poppy Wesson

Love you Rudy - from your favourite cousin 😜

2 months ago

$55

Michael Leith

Keep up the good work guys 💪🏻

2 months ago

$55

Nana Lyn Wesson

2 months ago

$55

Tammy Sherriff

2 months ago

$61

Alena Harnikova

We are with you.❤️

2 months ago

$56

Marjanovic

2 months ago

$117

Sarah & Adam

2 months ago

$30

Hannah Joseph

To my favourites, what an amazing family xx

2 months ago

$61

Keneficks

2 months ago

$61

Anonymous

2 months ago

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Chloe Bentley

Great work guys! ❤️ The Bentley’s

2 months ago

$117

The Salafias

Good luck on your mission to 100km!

2 months ago

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John & Jackie

2 months ago

$24

Sue Mccandlish

2 months ago

$61

Allison

❤️

2 months ago

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Liam

2 months ago

$61

Donna And Luke Turton

Good luck Rosie and sending love for you Rudy x

2 months ago

$29

Sarah Hain

2 months ago

$24

Nina

2 months ago

$61

Bec Fantasia

2 months ago

$55

Ollie & Max Williams

2 months ago

$20

Kirsty

Sending all the positive vibes your way!

2 months ago

$56

Tareena Martin & Kieran Trump

2 months ago

$50

The Rehn Family

2 months ago

$56

Sari Barilla

🩵🩵

2 months ago

$61

Shane

2 months ago

$217

Sandy Stone

Love To a beautiful Boy ❤️

2 months ago

$104

The Wood Family

2 months ago

$107

Macaleah Harris

2 months ago

$107

Kim Johns

🩵🩵🩵

2 months ago

$56

Shannon Shekh

2 months ago

$61

Lyn

Good luck with your challenge!

2 months ago

$40

Jess

2 months ago

$61

Christina Guy

2 months ago

$117

Luciana Tsouvallas

2 months ago

$56

Renae Kondos

2 months ago

$30

Jess Hinves

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

2 months ago

$107

Karen Hack

2 months ago

$55

Linh Tran

2 months ago

$10

Piya Chladek

2 months ago

$10

Isla Chladek

2 months ago

$110

Stephanie Calabrese

Sending love - the be strongHer fam ❤️💪🏼

2 months ago

$55

Brandon, Zoe & Milla

🩵💙

2 months ago

$56

Lorena

2 months ago

$61

Christina Manissalis

With love Chrissy xx

2 months ago

$61

Tracey Manissalis

Love aunty Trace

2 months ago

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Angela Sayas

Xxx

2 months ago

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Nicole Chladek

2 months ago

$540

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2 months ago

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Rosetta Wesson

2 months ago

$117

Alan Angie Knitsch

3 months ago