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A number of car clubs were invited to this event resulting in great mixture of vehicles from MG’s, Jaguars and American classic cars.

JDCSA members were invited to “Kars for Kidney Research”, at Cobbs Hill Winery Estate in November. Money raised on the day went towards a most worthwhile cause to support young people undertaking research in diabetes and transplant related fields within RAH and QEH. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, numbers were unfortunately limited to 100, but a variety of enthusiastic people of all ages attended. On show was a spectacular array of vehicles including Malcolm Adamson’s Mark IV drophead, a Royal Blue American 1948 Mercury, ‘Cedric’ a cream Morris Minor, ‘Bruce’ a pink VW, ‘Buggie’, a colourful Combi-van, MG’s, Porches’, and many others including x2 huge trucks!

The fundraiser was held in the picturesque grounds of the Cobbs Hill Winery Estate

It turned out that Malcolm’s car was the hit of the day with invites to take sponsors for a ‘spin’ in his Jaguar, to which he generously obliged. Held in the picturesque and spectacular grounds of the winery, all attendees enjoyed a scrumptious and taste tantalising brunch, with the sounds of an easily listening to trio, capped off with a huge raffle containing a large number of prizes provided by very generous sponsors. The organisers did a fantastic job and are hopeful COVID restrictions won’t apply next year, and that a much larger event can be organised. Hopefully more JDCSA members can come along and experience a special charity event for a wonderful cause. .

Footnote: Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic health problem in Australia, affecting just over 1 million Australians. Chronic kidney disease is also on the rise, affecting 1 in 10 Australians, which is why there is a need to raise vital funds for KTDRA (Kidney, Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia), so they can continue supporting medical research to eliminate kidney disease and diabetes.