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Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

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‘My mum’s kidney has lasted me 39 years!’

Diane Gough, patient Diane, has had her mum’s kidney for the same amount of time as mum Ruth did before donating. Diane is now trying to raise awareness for the importance of people donating their organs.

11 August 2017 15:26:00

Climbing the Pyrenees for kidney research

Ali Reed Wolf and Emma Thomas Six hundred miles, countless mountain summits with over 25kg on their backs, Ali and Emma are determined to take on this epic challenge.

08 August 2017 14:47:00

Welsh volunteer raises £39K in ten years.

Jennay and David Griffiths Jenny started fundraising after she donated a kidney to her son. She now leads a team of fundraising volunteers in her local area and has raised £39K.

03 August 2017 13:32:00

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Research like Ben's is utterly unique!

Glasgow Bridges Walk is coming!

Other ways to help fund research

Donate to our shops

Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

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