The KZN Kidney Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1977 with the objective to care for people suffering from kidney disease – and to create public awareness of the dangers of kidney disease, to promote medical, nursing and paramedical research and to assist with patient rehabilitation.
Each year the KZN kidney association (KZNKA), aside from numerous other projects, is involved in bringing the joy of Christmas into the hearts of children suffering from kidney-related disorders. The event was established by Professor Bhimma, Specialist Paediatric Nephrologist at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, to bring back the festive feeling of Christmas to the children who are under emotional and physical stress because of their kidney-related disorders. The event has been running for over 15 years and attracts over 150 children and their parents in Kwazulu-Natal.
The KZN Kidney Association is run on a voluntary basis by a committee elected by its members. Running costs are minimal therefore 100% of the funds donated go towards specific projects like the Children’s Christmas Party.
The Children’s Christmas Party can therefore only be made special and unique with the generosity from sponsors and volunteers. Members of the community offer whatever they can to support this initiative, whether it is time, money, products, their skills and/or sponsorship.
Sponsorship requirements for the Christmas Party are as follows: Sponsorship of venue, sponsorship of catering, sponsorship of drinks, juices, sweets for the goody bags & sponsorship of toys. Cash donations will assist in purchasing the requirements for the Christmas party.
The party is open to children with kidney disease/registered patients and ONE guardian/parent. There is a R100 charge for additional attendees (max of 2 extra per patient).
The cut off-for RSVPS is NO LATER than 10 November, NO LATE BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED.