86-year-old kayaks Murray River for a good cause

Danielle Meddemmen Jan 13 2020

86-year-old Kenny Stephens is kayaking the Murray River to raise money and awareness of the rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa. He stopped in Mildura to catch up with Jessika Halfpenny, 9, who suffers from the disease and donated $10 of her own pocket money to the cause. Picture: Carmel Zaccone

86-YEAR-OLD Kenny Stephens decided there was no better time than the present to kayak 2,500 kilometres down the Murray River.

And what better excuse to embark on the journey than for a worthy cause.

After reaching out to people in his walking group about his idea, Mr Stephens learned about the foundation DEBRA, which supports people living with a rare skin disease.

"I have always wanted to...

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