Archive for July 2019
Andrew Cole’s challenging transplant story
Andrew Cole’s challenging transplant story Maria Thompson 31 July 2019 Former Manchester United striker Andrew Cole is no stranger to the ups and downs of kidney disease. He vividly recalls feeling tired and bloated, but was convinced it was nothing serious when he reluctantly went to see his GP. On his way out, he remembers…
Read MoreKidney Research UK partners with Hillside Outside for major bike ride challenge
Kidney Research UK partners with Hillside Outside for major bike ride challenge by Sarah Williams 24 July 2019 Kidney Research UK is delighted to announce it is partnering with leading event management company, Hillside Outside, as its official charity for cycling event Tour O The Borders, powered by Pirelli 2019. Touro, as the borders bike…
Read MoreA family of champions – son of charity supporter prepares for the British Transplant Games
A family of champions – son of charity supporter prepares for the British Transplant Games by Maria Thompson 23 July 2019 A Langstone dad whose donated kidney failed more than seven years ago will prove nothing can stop him when he takes part in the Westfield Health British Transplant Games at the end of the…
Read More50 years since the moon landings, we need kidney transplant progress to speed up
50 years since the moon landings, we need kidney transplant progress to speed up by Rosie Loft 18 July 2019 We cautiously welcome the news that numbers of people waiting for a kidney on the transplant waiting list has fallen for the tenth year in a row. At the end of March 2019, there were…
Read MoreNewcastle’s iconic bridges walk raises kidney awareness across the city
Newcastle’s iconic bridges walk raises kidney awareness across the city by Sarah Williams 17 July 2019 On Sunday 14 July, nearly 200 people came together to take on one of Kidney Research UK’s flagship challenge events and raise awareness of kidney disease in Newcastle. Kidney patients, transplant patients, and donors were joined by family, friends…
Read MoreKidney Research UK thanks all London Bridges Walk participants
Kidney Research UK thanks all London Bridges Walk participants by Maria Thompson 02 July 2019 Scores of Kidney Research UK supporters took to the streets of London on Sunday to take part in the charity’s iconic London Bridges Walk fundraising event. More than 700 people, each with their own personal reasons for taking part, enjoyed…
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