Archive for October 2020
How zebrafish are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of a new kidney disease
How zebrafish are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of a new kidney disease 29 October 2020 Working at Great Ormond Street Hospital, it’s not surprising that Dr Aoife Waters, a consultant paediatric nephrologist, has seen a range of kidney diseases. However, one morning a family came through her clinic doors with a set of…
Read MoreLloyd’s of London donation to Kidney Research UK
Lloyd’s of London donation to Kidney Research UK 29 October 2020 Lloyd’s of London has donated £40,000 to Kidney Research UK as part of charitable donations totalling £15 million in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Kidney Research UK nomination came from London-based Caterina De Morii, a direct tax specialist at Lloyds, on behalf of…
Read MoreKidney Charities Together support the 2020 Diabetes Professional Care conference
Kidney Charities Together support the 2020 Diabetes Professional Care conference 26 October 2020 Kidney Research UK is once again joining with members of the Kidney Charities Together group to support the Diabetes Professional Care conference. The conference takes place virtually this year and is free to attend. The main conference for health professionals runs from…
Read MoreMy consultant found the equivalent of a spelling mistake in the complete works of Shakespeare in my genes!
My consultant found the equivalent of a spelling mistake in the complete works of Shakespeare in my genes! 23 October 2020 Retired nurse Angela Watt has told how her ‘amazing’ consultant has cracked the code to find out why five generations of her family have suffered with rare kidney disease. Angela, a trustee with Kidney…
Read MoreUdderly brilliant way to raise money for Kidney Research UK!
Udderly brilliant way to raise money for Kidney Research UK! 23 October 2020 A Fife mum has found the perfect way to moo-ve into 2021 by turning her passion for photographing Highland cows into a calendar to raise money for a charity close to her heart. Lynn Wishart, of Leven, has created the beautiful calendar…
Read MoreI had kidney cancer in lockdown and wanted to raise awareness of kidney health after reading Andy Cole’s story
I had kidney cancer in lockdown and wanted to raise awareness of kidney health after reading Andy Cole’s story 09 October 2020 Tony Harding was busy running his successful marketing consultancy with no health worries, when a kidney cancer diagnosis meant one kidney was removed, leaving the other at low function – all during lockdown. …
Read MoreJoel’s kidney fails exactly 21 years after it was donated by his dad Stewart
Joel’s kidney fails exactly 21 years after it was donated by his dad Stewart 08 October 2020 A West Norfolk couple have told of the moment their son’s kidney failed, exactly 21 years to the day that dad Stewart South donated to him. Stewart is a passionate supporter of Kidney Research UK as both his…
Read MoreKidney donor runs virtual football fun to help patients through the Andy Cole Fund
Kidney donor runs virtual football fun to help patients through the Andy Cole Fund 07 October 2020 Football fan and kidney donor Tracey Thompson, from Lancashire is running a football sweepstake to raise money for the Andy Cole Fund after happy memories in the terraces watching the Manchester United striker play. “This is possibly the…
Read MoreOur campaign is shortlisted in prestigious national awards
Our campaign is shortlisted in prestigious national awards 05 October 2020 A national campaign, which went bigger and bolder in raising awareness of kidney disease, has been shortlisted for prestigious awards. Kidney Research UK joined forces with three other charities and two professional bodies, to create a huge impact for the 2020 UK’s World Kidney…
Read MoreDoing it for Dad – Sussex runner takes on her own London Marathon alternative
Doing it for Dad – Sussex runner takes on her own London Marathon alternative 01 October 2020 Mum of two Alison Mason is running 26.2 miles from Nutley to Peacehaven to raise money for Kidney Research UK and celebrate her dad, who lives with kidney disease. The rolling Sussex hills will be Alison’s substitute for…
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