World Kidney Day Launch at Prahran Market

12 March 2009

Kidney Twins Promote Warning on High Blood Pressure on World Kidney Day

Anita Narduzzo, whose family runs a fruit and vegetable stall at Prahran Market, was on hand today to serve twins Billy and Betty Kidney who lead a shopping rally at the market this morning to promote the link between a healthy diet and avoiding high blood pressure, a major cause of Kidney Disease.

Anita is celebrating her tenth year of having a successful kidney transplant.

Kidney Health Australia has warned of the link between kidney disease and high blood pressure indicating that 80% of those with kidney failure suffer from high blood pressure.

With 40 Australians daily dying of kidney failure Kidney Health Australia urges Australians to "keep the pressure down"!

As part of an official launch of World Kidney Day, Kidney Health Australia Ambassador Tim Mathieson agreed to have his blood pressure taken - something all Australians are encouraged to see their GP about.

Billy and Betty Kidney with Anne Wilson, CEO Kidney Health Australia with a basket of fruit and vegetables, and Anita Narduzzo, kidney transplant recipient at the family's fruit and vegetable stall at Prahran Market.

The World Kidney Day shopping rally at Prahran Market.

Tim Mathieson, Kidney Health Australia Ambassador had his blood pressure taken by Lydia Lauder of Kidney Health Australia to officially launch the day. Megan Young, transplant recipient and Joshua Donchi of Kidney Health Australia observed the result.

Betty Kidney gets in some late shopping following the launch!

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