Archive for April 2017
A catch up with Michelle after the London Marathon
Michelle Cooke, who is now a matron, has been a renal nurse for over 30 years. This year she ran the London Marathon for Kidney Research UK.
Read MorePatients say prevention, early detection and curing kidney diseases should be research priorities
A survey of 2,158 kidney patients has suggested that discovering a cure for kidney diseases, prevention, early detection and finding new sources for organ transplants, should be the focus for future renal research.
Read MorePassionate about raising awareness of kidney disease
Geoff had a transplant six years ago – receiving a kidney donated by his wife, Lily. Today they are passionate about raising awareness of kidney disease and the importance of organ donation.
Read MoreLondon Marathon – meet one of our runners
Phillipa Norton’s father had kidney failure when he was in his late 20s. Despite a successful transplant further complications meant he died when Phillipa was just six months old. She is running this year’s marathon in his memory.
Read MoreTelling the story of Alports by Lauren Payne
Lauren’s sister Hannah has Alport Syndrome, a rare kidney disease. Lauren and her family have been active fundraisers for Kidney Research UK and the Alports cause
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