Archive for January 2021
One family’s transplant journey in extraordinary times
One family’s transplant journey in extraordinary times 26 January 2021 David Prosser, our vice chair of trustees, describes his family’s run up to his second kidney transplant as: “like pushing a wheelbarrow full of bricks uphill with butter on our boots.” A month post-surgery, however, he is recovering well and proud of his whole family. Two daughters, Rachel and Lucy, were both a close donor match for him and solved the dilemma of who would step forward by flipping a coin. Lucy ‘won’ and, delighted at seeing…
Read MoreFingers crossed for Ken13! Fred’s annual kidneyversary music festival postponed due to lockdown
Fingers crossed for Ken13! Fred’s annual kidneyversary music festival postponed due to lockdown 12 January 2021 A 28-year old football and music fan hopes lockdown is lifted so he can host his annual one-night festival that celebrates the anniversary of his transplant – his kidneyversary. Sports coach Fred Midgley holds the event for around 150…
Read MoreKidney transplanted TikTok doc is making Covid science easy to understand
Kidney transplanted TikTok doc is making Covid science easy to understand 05 January 2021 A kidney transplant patient is making a name for himself on the social media platform TikTok by joining a team of young medics helping make Covid vaccine science easy to understand. Dr Will Budd is a clinical research doctor at Imperial…
Read MoreA tribute to Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE
A tribute to Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE 04 January 2021 We were very sad to hear that Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE, passed away from Covid-19 on Sunday 3 January 2021. Our thoughts are with Donal’s friends, family, colleagues and patients. Donal was a highly respected figure in the kidney community, serving previously as president of both the British Renal Society and the Renal Association and most recently as chair…
Read MoreGame on for kidney research!
Game on for kidney research! 04 January 2021 A Liverpool gamer is inviting people to join him for an online 12-hour multiplayer battle to raise money for Kidney Research UK. Kyle Porter is an avid gaming live-streamer and will be hosting his marathon charity event on the popular channel, Twitch, on February 17 from 11am to 11pm. His gaming extravaganza will include…
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