Archive for March 2021
Brother’s gift is going strong 14 years on
Brother’s gift is going strong 14 years on 30 March 2021 A Birmingham mum, who was told she had just six months to live, was given the best ever Christmas present when her big brother Pete offered her the gift of a kidney. From the moment she was born, Pete Hodson always looked out for…
Read MoreComedian Rhys James competes on Celebrity Mastermind for Kidney Research UK
Comedian Rhys James competes on Celebrity Mastermind for Kidney Research UK 29 March 2021 Comic Rhys James features in the latest series of Celebrity Mastermind to raise money for Kidney Research UK as a way of saying thanks for an easy recovery after having a kidney removed at the age of 10. Rhys James The…
Read MoreKudz enjoys university lecturer career success thanks to his kidney donor
Kudz enjoys university lecturer career success thanks to his kidney donor 27 March 2021 A Sunderland man hopes to inspire people to consider organ donation after a kidney transplant helped him follow his dream of being a university lecturer. Kudz Munongi was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 22 and waited for nearly…
Read MoreNew opt out organ donation law begins in Scotland
New opt out organ donation law begins in Scotland 26 March 2021 Scotland’s organ and tissue donation law changes to an ‘opt out’ system from today (26 March 2021). This means people are assumed to be potential organ donors after they die, rather than having to sign the register, or opt in, to be a donor. This ‘opt out’ system, also called deemed consent or presumed consent, means people need to sign the opt out register if they do not…
Read MoreSecuring the future for Kidney Beam
Securing the future for Kidney Beam 18 March 2021 We are funding the first ever research project involving Kidney Beam, the online service helping kidney patients take care of their physical and mental health. The unique service was originally developed to help kidney patients who were shielding during the first lockdown and is likely to also…
Read MoreLiverpool University Royal Naval Unit choose Kidney Research UK as their charity of the year
Liverpool University Royal Naval Unit choose Kidney Research UK as their charity of the year 18 March 2021 Students at the Liverpool University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) are looking forward to lockdown restrictions lifting so they can organise a host of fun-packed activities to fundraise for Kidney Research UK. Students chose us as their charity…
Read MoreKidney Research UK joins charity Covid-19 vaccine drive for people with underlying health conditions
Kidney Research UK joins charity Covid-19 vaccine drive for people with underlying health conditions 14 March 2021 Kidney Research UK has signed an open letter with health charities across the UK to encourage people with long-term health conditions and their carers to come forward for their Covid-19 vaccine. Alongside others with certain medical conditions, people with…
Read MoreFreddie, the ‘one kidney wonder kid’ inspires mum to walk 62 miles in a day for Kidney Research UK
Freddie, the ‘one kidney wonder kid’ inspires mum to walk 62 miles in a day for Kidney Research UK 11 March 2021 A mum is taking on a marathon walking challenge to say thank you for the research that helped save the life of her whirlwind three-year old son. Scan revealed kidney problems Sarah Roe…
Read MoreNanny takes early retirement and whole family chip in to care for Kate when her kidneys failed after giving birth
Nanny takes early retirement and whole family chip in to care for Kate when her kidneys failed after giving birth 11 March 2021 A couple are sending a huge thanks to their amazing family who stepped in like superheroes to care for new mum Kate when her kidneys failed within minutes of giving birth to…
Read MoreTeenager thought she had period pain but it turned out to be a rare genetic kidney disease
Teenager thought she had period pain but it turned out to be a rare genetic kidney disease 10 March 2021 A Saffron Walden student, who went from feeling like a healthy teenager to chronic kidney disease in just four weeks, is sharing her story to help other young people going through kidney disease. Sasha Bellamy was shocked when…
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