Archive for August 2020
Donor hero James celebrates seven years since transplant with charity challenge
Donor hero James celebrates seven years since transplant with charity challenge 28 August 2020 Seven years since James Holdstock became a kidney donor, he has celebrated all the things that were made possible through his gift of life, by undertaking a challenge for Kidney Research UK. James, 38, an HR analyst from Crowborough, donated his kidney seven…
Read MoreChildren’s nurse makes face masks using her young daughter’s sewing machine after watching a You Tube video!
Children’s nurse makes face masks using her young daughter’s sewing machine after watching a You Tube video! 21 August 2020 A children’s nurse living with kidney disease who had never taken up sewing before, has raised money for Kidney Research UK by making face masks, after being inspired by a You Tube video. Louise Carten…
Read MoreCovid-19 statement update
Covid-19 statement update 21 August 2020 The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has presented us with huge challenges. We’ve updated our statement, and we will continue to do so as the situation changes. Hear from Sandra Currie, our chief executive, to find out more about the impact coronavirus is having and what we are doing to ensure…
Read MoreFrom denial and blame to anger and acceptance, Emmanuel writes a book on his journey with kidney disease
From denial and blame to anger and acceptance, Emmanuel writes a book on his journey with kidney disease 20 August 2020 Emmanuel Gonzalez-Escobar is still unsure how he became ill with kidney disease. The confusion led to a painful world of anger, frustration and blame by the 28-year-old research scientist, who has written a book…
Read MoreSchool boys raise money for Tanya who has end stage kidney disease after taking just one prescribed anti reflux and nausea tablet.
School boys raise money for Tanya who has end stage kidney disease after taking just one prescribed anti reflux and nausea tablet. 10 August 2020 Tanya La Porta was the life and soul of parties, a ray of light, who friends say lit up a room every time she walked in. Full of fun, nobody…
Read MoreAndrew is a role model for positivity in the face of adversity after his charity Channel swim is cut short in the last few miles
Andrew is a role model for positivity in the face of adversity after his charity Channel swim is cut short in the last few miles 05 August 2020 After swimming the English Channel for a gruelling 15 hours and 34 minutes Andrew Butler spotted the signal he never wanted to see – his boat pilot…
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