Kelly Humphrey & Joe Madden - Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes Two 2022

24/04/2022

Thank you does not seem like enough. Thanks to everybody who has supported our journey with their time, money, travel and effort.

It has been a fun, emotional and awesome ride and I am so chuffed that Joe and I honoured Pop by raising $36000 for the Wagga Base Renal Team.

Thank you to the Wagga Wagga Takes 2 committee, cast and crew. Bloody sensational effort this year which means all of the 10 charities are the real winners!

I remain so grateful to you Joe Madden. You are just a bloody awesome human.

While we will be hanging up the wigs for a while, please remember Kidney disease does not stop. Next time you are at the doctors please ask for your Kidney health check!

Much love,
❤️Kelly

22/04/2022

So much love for all the acts on night two at Wagga Wagga Takes 2. Thanks to everyone who has been along. It’s one not to be missed.

****Final show tonight****

This journey started with a conversation about raising awareness for Kidney health and to showcase the amazing work of the Renal team in our community.

It became so much more after losing my Pop a few weeks back. It is now a way to acknowledge the gift he was in our lives and the gift of 12 extra years with him that our family received because of the work of the Renal Unit.

I remain extremely grateful to the awesome rockstar Joe Madden and the whole Wagga Takes 2 crew for providing such a wonderful way to celebrate and acknowledge my Pop, the Renal Unit and so many other great charities in our community.

Pop was so proud of all the work we had been doing in raising awareness around Kidney health and I know he would have loved the show.

This one will be a special one. Tonight’s performance was always for you Pop.
My mate, my champion.

❤️Kelly

21/04/2022

Night one of Wagga Wagga Takes 2 was special! Joe and I remain extremely grateful for all the support.

Let me introduce some of the Renal Team by way of photo. This team, from Doctors to Nurses, dietitians to social workers, care for their patients as if they are family. They have shown up throughout a pandemic. They feel the loss of patients passing on, celebrate the wins and are champions of Kidney health. They often don’t get the recognition they deserve for the positive impact they make for families.

12 extra years is what our family received with my Pop. An absolute gift, and all because of Renal teams like this one.

Thank you to each and every person who gives their time, energy and skill to provide this service to our community. You are the superstars. Tonight is for you!

❤️Kelly

20/04/2022

During Kidney health week, Clinton shared his story with us. In his video, he talked about raising funds for a coffee machine for the Nurses at the Renal unit.

After seeing Clinton’s story and watching our Wagga Wagga Takes 2 journey, a very kind and generous dontation has been made to the Unit in the form of a SMEG coffee machine.

A huge shout out to my new friend Clinton for being so brave in sharing his story of Kidney health. Clinton, you are a testament to kindness and thinking about the the people who care for you. Thanks for being an absolute champion!

Tonight, I sing (loose term) for kindness, with gratitude and for those affected by adverse kidney health.

❤️Kelly

12/04/2022

If you are keen to secure yourself your very own piece of Kidney art, check out the post from The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio.

29/03/2022

12 Years…

That’s what dialysis gave our family. 12 years for my Pop to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow! 12 years we would never have had without the care of the Renal teams who looked after him 3 days a week.

Yesterday we lost a great Man. While our hearts are feeling the loss, I am so grateful that Pop had 12 extra years with my children, who will now carry fond memories of him throughout their lives.

He was so proud of the awareness raising we have been doing for Kidney Health as a part of Wagga Wagga Takes 2. I am sad he won’t be here to see the show but I am sure he will be there in some way to say ‘are you sure you want to do this, you know you can’t sing right?’🤣🤣

This will be for you, my mate, my Pop, my champ!

💔Kelly

22/03/2022

Congratulations to Kath and Harry who were our winners of the Reverse Draw on Saturday night.

Harry is a renal patient and travels 121 km each way, 3 days a week to have dialysis in Wagga. Nurse Unit Manger Mitch (pictured here) sold Harry the winning ticket. The renal unit, other patients, Joe and I are super excited for Harry and Kath.

Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions and support in the lead up to Wagga Wagga Takes 2.

09/03/2022

Happy World Kidney Day!

Join us at The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio to see 110 Kidney inspired artworks created by our community!

Raising awareness of Kidney health!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137

Wagga Wagga Takes 2
Kidney Health Australia
Renal Society of Australasia
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Dr Joe McGirr MP

09/03/2022

Local artist, Sue Dyde, has kindly donated to our art auction. This piece has smooth, cool and calming colours to bring ‘New Hope’.

It will be auctioned tomorrow night at the World Kidney Day Art Exhibition. Raising money for the Wagga Renal Unit.
The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio, Thompson Street.
6:30pm

See you there!

08/03/2022

Here is a short video that captures a little of our recent conversation with Wagga Renal Unit patient, Clinton.

Want to support the cause?

1. Get your kidney health checked - https://bit.ly/3sPAIJy

2. Join us for the World Kidney Day Art Exhibition- https://bit.ly/3KmuvuE

3. Buy a ticket in the Reverse Draw - https://bit.ly/3HPtGsz

Or donate via our GoFundMe.
https://gofund.me/8b35c1d4

Kidney Health Australia
Renal Society of Australasia
De'Longhi Australia
Wagga Wagga Takes 2

07/03/2022

Thank you to everyone joining us on Thursday night - March 10 for the World Kidney Day Art Exhibition and Auctions. For those unable to join us, but keen to bid on some of the magnificent pieces, the auction catalogue and bidding instructions are now live via the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tTrjMyA5pBcr4kU-Gd7ME6ZuPVujFpS9/view?usp=sharing

If you would like to join us, tickets are still available for purchase, or at the door on the night. Happy Kidney Health Week!

Wagga Wagga Takes 2

06/03/2022

❤️Kidney Health Week❤️

Shout out to all our amazing health care team at the Renal Unit! Have a fabulous week celebrating all things ‘Kidney Health for All’

This is my kidney contribution to the community collaboration for the World Kidney Art Exhibition. Opening Thursday night 6:30pm!

❤️Kelly!

The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio Wagga Wagga Takes 2
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Kidney Health Australia

02/03/2022

A Maggie Deall original - Yes please!

This painting showcases a talented artist who has a big heart, oozes kindness and is active in and supportive of our local community.

We remain grateful for you Maggie. 😘
The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio

I couldn’t not donate something for the art auction so this is my piece. I wanted something Wagga-ish and when I saw this awesome photo taken by my friend I knew this was the image I had to paint! Civic theatre and Wollundry lagoon 😘 just off to the framer then it will be auctioned ready!

This artwork will be auctioned at the Renal Unit Art Exhibition here at the gallery on Thursday 10th March! A great cause and will be a fabulous night so get your tickets asap!

01/03/2022

Thank you Amanda. You are not only a very talented artist, you are a beautiful human!

Be sure to get your tickets to the World Kidney Day Art Exhibition to be in with chance to bid on ‘Ngumbaay- Dyil’.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137

To check out other works by Amanda, follow her page Because of my Four.

01/03/2022

Karen Walsh, you are so talented!
❤️Thank you❤️

28/02/2022

Had a great time on the radio this morning chatting about our great cause! Check it out if you missed it.

https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/poppy-and-leigh/kelly-and-joe-are-making-kidneys-sexy

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 is coming and Kelly and Joe are singing for The Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Renal Unit and they are trying to make the kidney beautiful with their fundraisers. Plus changes coming to the AFL Riverina systems, and the Bald Archy's are BACK!

27/02/2022

Radio gig this morning! Loving the early start on a Monday.

25/02/2022

Meet the fabulous Maggie Deall! Maggie is a fabulous artist who is the brains behind the The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio.

The Little Yellow House is not only the host of our World Kidney Day Art Exhibition, it also showcases a number of works by local emerging artists. Maggie also offers a wide variety of workshops so you can discover the artist in you!

If you have not yet been to visit the fabulous Maggie and check out all the sensational artworks at The little Yellow house- you are missing out!

Call past 41 Thompson Street and say hello.

We need more Maggie’s in the world. Be like Maggie and be a supporter of Kidney health and our local Renal team. Book a ticket to the World Kidney Day Exhibition to see the studio and gallery and come along to fall in love with your next piece of local art.

Maggie is

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137

24/02/2022

A very big thank you to Patrick and the team at Snap Print & Design Wagga Wagga who have kindly donated our Reverse Draw tickets to help in our fundraising efforts.

If you have not seen the tickets, that’s because you haven’t purchased one yet 🤨Tickets are $100 and the last ticket to be drawn on the night will walk away with $5000.

Tickets include beer, wine, soft drink and Pizza on the night. You don’t have to be there to win.

Hit us up via messenger to secure your ticket today. Limited tickets available.

For more details click ⬇️⬇️
https://fb.me/e/1HY8z13sU

23/02/2022

The best part of the Wagga Wagga Takes 2 adventure is helping to bring awareness to an amazing cause!

Get your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio

23/02/2022

An early morning start at The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio today to share our love for all things ‘Kidney Art’ with the fabulous PRIME7 duo, Sam and Stu!

Keep and eye out on the the local news to hear more about the work of the Renal Unit, Kidney Health Awareness and a sneak peek of some of the artworks at our World Kidney Day Art Exhibition.

To see this collective display, hear personal journeys with kidney health and bid on some fabulous artwork, grab your tickets to opening night ⬇️⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

21/02/2022

In the lead up to Kidney Health Week, treat your kidneys like the stars they are and book a Kidney Health Check with your GP or start by taking this test https://kidney.org.au/kidneyrisktest/

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 Kidney-health

20/02/2022

17/02/2022

Oh Kate, this is so creative! Thank you for your contribution to the Kidney inspired artwork display.

We are in awe of the talented artists in our community. Come along on the night to see Kate’s work, plus many more.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

Another amazing piece of art for our exhibition of 100 kidney artworks - this one by the very talented Kate ❤️ instantly recognisable as your beautiful work!

contestant Kelly Humphrey is raising money in support of the Base Renal Unit after her family has been inspired by kidney disease. All proceeds from the March 10 exhibition will go towards this very deserving cause. It 100 pieces of kidney art will be displayed at the gallery and then move up to Wagga Base for exhibition. So many artists have jumped onboard its just awesome!!!!

Kelly Humphrey & Joe Madden - Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes Two 2022

17/02/2022

Thank you to the amazing Kylie Van Tol for her very generous donation to our auction and a very beautiful kidney inspired artwork.

We are so excited to showcase an inspiring community collaboration on the opening night of our World Kidney Day Art Exhibition!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

15/02/2022

Meet my Pop, Don. He is a country music loving, green thumb extraordinaire and he is 84 today ❤️🍰🎈🎉👏🏽💪🏽

He is my reason to brave the stage in Wagga Wagga Takes 2 2022.

He has chronic Kidney disease. Three days a week, he has dialysis. This is what keeps him alive. Our family have seen the ups and downs of kidney health and the Renal team does a fabulous job keeping their patients entertained, in high spirits, and physically well during long stints on a dialysis machine.

My Pop is pictured here with my fabulous Mum. Debbie is one of the driving forces behind our World Kidney Day Art Exhibition on the 10th of March at the The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio. Mum is really proud to be a part of this awareness campaign for the Wagga Base Hospital’s Renal Unit. Come and join us for a fabulous night.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

Happy birthday Pop, have a great day and here’s to many more.

Kelly 😘

14/02/2022

The Little Yellow House Gallery & Studio has started to receive the first of our local artist’s kidney inspired artworks. Check out the work of Juanita, a local print maker!

These artworks produced by local artists, renal patients, their families and staff will contribute to a community display to create awareness of Kidney health and the work of the Wagga Base Hospital Renal Team.

We continue to be humbled everyone’s support and touched by the number of people who have a personal connection with chronic kidney disease. It will effect 1 in 10 Australian’s. To find out how your kidneys are traveling, book your kidney health check with your GP today!

Don’t forget to book tickets for the opening night of this exhibition on World Kidney Day- 10 March

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137?keep_tld=1

Wagga Wagga Takes 2

An absolutely fabulous start to our fundraising for Joe and Kelly in this years with an amazing piece of kidney inspired art by the very talented local artist . Juanita is an indigenous artist who is a renowned print maker, her family have also been touched by kidney disease. This beautiful piece represents new life and the sheer number of people affected by this dreadful disease.

I am so pleased to be hosting an Art Exhibition in support of the Renal Unit at Wagga Base featuring 100 pieces of kidney inspired art created by dialysis patients and their families and most of Waggas best known artists! The exhibition is on Thursday 10th March with all proceeds going to the Renal Unit. An auction of amazing donated art pieces will also be held on the night. Pop onto the page for Kelly and Joe Wagga Takes 2 or the gallery page to get a link to purchase tickets to the exhibition.

Kelly Humphrey & Joe Madden - Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes Two 2022

13/02/2022

Check out Wayne’s amazing contribution to our kidney inspired art display during our World Kidney Day Art Exhibition.

Don’t delay, grab your tickets for opening night here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-kidney-day-art-exhibition-a-charity-event-for-the-wbh-renal-unit-tickets-254990061137

Thanks Wayne!

01/02/2022

The Wagga Base Renal Unit team, Kelly and Joe have been planning a super exciting Art Exhibition for World Kidney Day - 10 March!

The theme for Kidney Week 2022 is ‘Kidney Health for All’.

The Renal Unit cares for people in our commmnuty who are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. This service aims to maintain kidney function and prevent disease progression, provide care, education and support. A big shout out to all the team at the Wagga Base Renal Unit- you guys rock!

Art Exhibition details coming very soon!

09/01/2022

Thanks to all who joined us for Santa on the beach (albeit in the park due to floods) in 2021. This was our first fundraising event for WWT2 supporting the Wagga Base Hospital Renal Unit. We look forward to sharing our next opportunity to create awareness around Kidney disease and raise some funds for the Renal Team soon.