Archive for June 2018
Scottish Government partner with Kidney Research UK to fund a post-doctoral fellowship
Funding to support a Scottish based renal research post has been made available thanks to a partnership with Kidney Research UK and the Scottish Government.
Read MoreKayleigh, the stranger who gave me my life back
Kayleigh, the stranger who gave me my life back by Louise Sach, transplant recipient from living donor 25 June 2018 This is me, Louise Sach, shortly after I was diagnosed with chronic renal failure. I was age eight when my parents were told that both my kidneys were only working at around 40%, both small,…
Read MoreRoving for research
Led by transplant patient Barry Jacobs, the group of Land Rover Defender enthusiasts will drive their vehicles over 2,500 miles visiting renal transplant centres round the UK.
Read MoreGong for top renal professor
Kidney Research UK would like to congratulate Professor Donal Joseph O’Donoghue for Services to Kidney Patients.
Read MorePeterborough MP visit
Peterborough Labour MP Fiona Onasanya visited Kidney Research UK headquarters on May 31. Fiona, who has been in office less than a year, met with staff and volunteers to learn about the charity’s work.
Read MoreGift of life for Father’s Day after pioneering transplant
Jerry Sherriff, 75, from Broadstairs in Kent, had the lifesaving transplant at Guy’s Hospital, London, last year after his son Matt, 48, offered to donate his kidney.
Read MoreSeventh decade challenge
Stewart South is marking his 70th year in style with an epic series of personal challenges to raise money for Kidney Research UK and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Read MoreCelebrating Volunteers’ Week
This week charities and voluntary groups are joining together to celebrate those people who tirelessly give their time and energy to their organisation for free, for the 34th annual Volunteers’ Week campaign.
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