Community rallies behind kidney health at Toukley Lions Club event
Toukley Lions Club has once again demonstrated the power of community spirit, raising nearly $12,000 for the Lions Renal Unit at Lake Haven through a successful fundraising and awareness event at Bunnings Lake Haven.
The event featured a BBQ, an informative display highlighting the impact of the Big Red Kidney Bus, and a TV presentation showcasing how the mobile dialysis service enables patients to travel and enjoy holidays while managing their treatment.
Renal unit staff were also present to provide expert advice, engage with the public, and answer questions about kidney health and treatment options.
The $12,000 total includes the Club’s recent donation of 11 televisions to the Lake Haven Lions Renal Unit, designed to enhance comfort for patients during dialysis sessions.
Toukley Lions Club President Barry Farr said the Club was grateful for the strong community support on the day.
“We were overwhelmed by the generosity of locals who came out to support our cause. Kidney disease affects so many people in our community, and the Lions Renal Unit is an essential service we’re proud to back,” said Mr Farr.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Bunnings Lake Haven, the renal unit staff, and every person who stopped by, donated, or shared a conversation. Together, we’ve made a real difference.”
The initiative builds on a long history of Lions support.
In 2001, the Lions Renal Unit opened as part of the Lake Haven Community Health Centre, significantly improving access to dialysis services for patients in the northern Central Coast. It was named in recognition of the Lions Clubs’ instrumental role in its establishment- a legacy that continues today.
The Lions’ commitment to kidney health also extends beyond Lake Haven. In a statewide collaboration, Toronto Lions Club led efforts to fund the first Big Red Kidney Bus, with over $304,000 raised through joint Lions Club contributions demonstrating the power of Lions working together to drive real health outcomes.
