A Whangamata family are turning to their love of paddling to help raise funds to support their daughter who needs a kidney transplant.
Mikassa Cornwall, known as Kass, was diagnosed with kidney disease four years ago, but after trying to fight the disease she is now starting dialysis and the
search is on for a donor.
Her parents Cindy and Kraig, who own personal training gym Taking Care of Fitness on Aickin Rd, are organising Paddle For Kass, a 24-hour waka ama paddle on their daughter's 25th birthday.
The paddle will be a 4km loop off Takapuna beach, where the family used to live and developed their love of waka ama. They have lived in Whangamata since August, choosing the town because it's where Kraig's mother and brother already live.
"She's got no quality of life. We're trying to get the word out for donors and also to fundraise so we can support her," said Mr Cornwall.
