Archive for August 2018
Leading health charities join forces to improve the lives of people with diabetes and kidney disease
Two leading charities have pledged their commitment to tackling kidney disease and diabetes together.
Read MoreThe toughest eight hours ever – the final climb to Everest Base Camp for kidney research
What would encourage you to climb to Everest Base Camp? For the Goodall brothers, James and George, it was their dad’s lifesaving kidney transplant that motivated them to take on the gruelling 5,644m ascent.
Read MoreThe Fiat four take on the Mongol Rally for charity
Starting on July 12, the Fiat four, known as MAGA (Making Adventures Glorious and Absurd), have taken on the Mongol Rally – an epic road trip from Jersey to Mongolia, raising money for Kidney Research UK and charity, Cool Earth.
Read MoreGlitter tattoos, sparkles and dance routines help deliver a £500 fundraiser
Dance-Beat, a dance and fun exercise school for all ages based in Welwyn Garden City, recently held its end of summer ball in Knebworth Village Hall, and Kidney Research UK was its chosen charity.
Read MoreEdinburgh mosque event explores organ donation in Islam
A special one-off event exploring issues around organ donation within Islam was held in Edinburgh’s Annandale Mosque on 7 July.
Read MoreThe special life of a kidney patient
The special life of a kidney patient by Paul Chear – Volunteer / ACE Project Peer Educator 14 August 2018 Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’. – Mary Anne Radmacher I should start by saying that the special…
Read MoreNorth Star used as GPS to guide cyclist home
A 13-hour, 312km gruelling solo bike ride, with mountain climbs of 5,000m, saw Ian Logan complete a tour of the island of Mallorca, to raise funds for Kidney Research UK.
Read MoreCelebrities sign-up for comedy game show in aid of Kidney Research UK
Celebrities Marcus Brigstocke, Luisa Omielan and Alex Edelman are among those lined up to guest star in a show at the Edinburgh Fringe this month – which will also be raising money for Kidney Research UK.
Read MoreAnswers to the complex questions; why I fell in love with science
Answers to the complex questions; why I fell in love with science by Lucy Lawrence – Research Officer 01 August 2018 My family has always encouraged, often difficult but open scientific discussion about our viewpoints. “Lucy, have you heard about stem cells?” “What do you think of animal testing?” “Lucy, have you seen they can…
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