6 The Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama recently had the opportunity to support a local hero in his endeavour to ‘Walk To End The Wait’. Mr Gordon Rutty raises funds, and increases awareness for Transplant Australia’s bid for more registrations of organ donors across the country. https://transplant.org.au/walk-to-end-the-wait/ This year, Gordon walked 300km over 3 days at Damian Leeding Memorial Park at Coomera. His walk started at 6am on Friday 24th July, and finished in the late hours of Sunday 26th July. The local Rotary Club contributed by way of personal support, walking a few rounds of the track with him (approximately 4 km), and by providing a Sausage Sizzle BBQ to the public. Damian Leeding’s life was cut short in the line of duty as a police officer. His family generously donated his organs which in turn saved many lives. Gordon has personally donated one of his perfectly good kidneys to a stranger who was able to have a second chance at life. We can all take this opportunity to save the grieving process of our family when we pass, by registering as an Australian Organ Donor now. It only takes a few minutes, and could give many Australians a second chance at life. After successfully supporting Gordon over the three days, The Club was pleased to provide a donation of $1000 to Transplant Australia, as a token of support to such a worthy cause. ‘Walk to End The Wait’ Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama
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