Way back in 1970 we were a normal family. My brother was 2 years old and in June of that year I was born. Dad worked on a farm while mum looked after the kids, then suddenly dad was taken seriously ill and things would never be the same again. He suffered kidney failure, and had to go on a dialysis machine. We lost our home which was tied to his employment and were put into council accommodation.
Things were tough for my parents, but Kidney Care UK (then, British Kidney Patients Association) gave us vital support and provided equipment which allowed our family to lead something like a normal life, even supporting holidays both at home and abroad. Dad is no longer with us, but by combining his two great passions – cars and music – we have the opportunity to give something back. And that’s how Rocky’s Road was born (‘Rocky’ was dads nickname) and this is why Kidney Care UK will be the charity supported by this first event.
Rocky and family of on holiday, pictured in front of a kidney machine provided by Kidney Care UK (then the British Kidney Patients Association)
Thank you!
The weather held out and we had a blast! Thank you to everyone who made this years Rocky's Road festival a huge success - the bands, the car owners, the trade stands and charities and
TESCO, Bags of Help
Rockys Road will go into Tesco in Aylsham as part of their 'Bags of Help'
Starfish, Norwich
Many thanks to Starfish Designers in Norwich for reprinting our A5 leaflets complete with our
Thank you Carl Bird Ltd!
Our call for help regarding waste management has been answered. A huge thank you to
Looking for Wheelies!
One area that we are looking for local help is waste management. The recreation ground
Help us help others…
Kidney Care UK are the leading kidney patient support charity, providing practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families and campaigning to improve care services across the UK.
