Melbourne’s best barbecue recipes were put to the test today at the launch of Kidney Health Australia’s Big Red BBQ 2011 to kick off Australia’s BBQ season through to February 28 to raise awareness about kidney disease.
Kidney Health Australia is encouraging everyone to get their family and friends together during the BBQ season, not only to have fun with the red theme, but also to raise funds and awareness in the fight against kidney disease.
“We hope that the red-themed BBQ will remind as many Australians as possible who are at-risk will make an appointment to see a GP to get a kidney health check,” Anne Wilson, CEO of Kidney Health Australia said.
Kidney Health Australia is encouraging Aussies to register their Big Red BBQ online to raise awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease – a silent killer that affects 1 in 9 Australians. Participants can find details and access their information pack at www.bigredbbq.com.au
Kidney disease has no warning signs which means a person can lose up to 90% of their kidney function before they realise they are sick.
Ms Wilson said we hope the Big Red BBQ would highlight the disturbing fact that so many people are at risk.
“Kidney disease can and does go undetected and unrecognised in the Australian adult population,” she said
Ms Wilson said that, if detected early, in many cases kidney disease could be treated and well managed.
To host your own Big Red BBQ or for more information visit www.bigredbbq.com.au or call 1800 454 363
