HeartKids is a not-for-profit organisation that uses lived experience to support children and their families who have been born with or have acquired childhood heart disease, CoHD.
In Campaspe, River Powles and his mum, Carly, are the ambassadors for HeartKids; hence, the Rochester event is called River’s Run.
All are welcome to join a fundraising walk for HeartKids in Rochester on Sunday, October 13 in support of children like River.
The event honours our heart angels as well with a special memorial at 10am before setting off on the walk.
Every day, eight children are born with a heart defect, that is, a family every three hours whose life will change in a heartbeat.
Four lives are tragically lost each week.
This event is a 4km walk in honour of the four lives lost each week to congenital and childhood-acquired heart disease.
Or you can choose to do 8km in honour of the eight babies born each day with CoHD.
CoHD is the leading cause of death in Australian babies under the age of one.
Over 80,000 Australian children and adults live with CoHD, with the impact extended to their many family members and carers.
Unfortunately, undergoing heart surgery is not a cure.
Children with congenital heart disease will face unique challenges for the rest of their lives and for many, this includes ongoing medical treatment and repeated heart surgeries.
Join us in this incredible journey of making a difference.
River’s Run, Two Feet and A Heartbeat Walk, Rochester will be held on Sunday, October 13 from 8.30am for the 10am walk. Meet at the Silo Park, Rochester. To register, visit www.twofeetheartbeat.org.au
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