Archive for June 2021
Tony is cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in nine days
Tony is cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in nine days 29 June 2021 Tony Knight knows he may need dialysis or a kidney transplant in the future so is cycling almost 1,000 miles in nine days to raise money for research. Tony, 55, of Malvern, will be cycling across Britain from Land’s…
Read MoreEdinburgh man is forever grateful that his mum saved his life
Edinburgh man is forever grateful that his mum saved his life 28 June 2021 An Edinburgh man is grateful that his mum gave him the gift of life by donating a kidney to him just a year before she died. Neil Scully wishes his mum Moyra was still alive to enjoy watching his transformation after she donated a kidney when he became seriously ill without warning.…
Read MoreDeveloping a new simple urine test to spot kidney transplant problems
Developing a new simple urine test to spot kidney transplant problems 28 June 2021 Thanks to a new grant from us, Dr Tim Bowen and his multidisciplinary team at Wales Kidney Research Unit at Cardiff University are working to develop a quick test to monitor how well kidneys are functioning after transplant without the need…
Read MoreWigan man sky dives to raise money in memory of his dad
Wigan man sky dives to raise money in memory of his dad 28 June 2021 A Wigan car body paintspray specialist is jumping out of a plane to raise money for research in memory of his inspirational dad who urged him to keep a positive mental attitude – whatever life throws at you. Rick Johnson,…
Read MoreMusical theatre actress with rare kidney disease supports our Transforming Treatments campaign
Musical theatre actress with rare kidney disease supports our Transforming Treatments campaign 26 June 2021 A musical theatre actress is telling her story to raise awareness of an urgent need for research to improve treatments for kidney disease. Jasmine Shen, who played Catherine of Aragon in the musical Six, is supporting our Transforming Treatments campaign…
Read MorePassing on her passion for science!
Passing on her passion for science! 24 June 2021 Students at a Bristol school have been inspired to learn about kidneys thanks to a science teacher who was formerly funded by us to research a rare type of kidney disease. Dr Louise Farmer spent three years studying a genetic mutation which can cause nephrotic syndrome…
Read MoreCambridge dad cycles 85 kilometres in a day to say thanks for his daughter’s kidney transplants
Cambridge dad cycles 85 kilometres in a day to say thanks for his daughter’s kidney transplants 21 June 2021 A family stepped in to support Tessa Impey after she was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and then needed two kidney transplants. Tessa’s dad Colin Worboys was the first to donate a kidney and when…
Read MorePaul hopes research finds new treatments after four kidney transplants and four rejections
Paul hopes research finds new treatments after four kidney transplants and four rejections 19 June 2021 A 43-year-old software engineer is supporting our Transforming Treatments campaign after having four kidney transplants, four rejections and 20 years of dialysis. Paul Cookson from Cambridge knows how challenging living with kidney failure can be having suffered kidneys problems since birth.…
Read MoreDad’s second opinion plea saves Luke’s life
Dad’s second opinion plea saves Luke’s life 18 June 2021 An East Lothian dad saved his son’s life by challenging a health diagnosis and urging the 23-year-old mechanic to get a second opinion. Michael Horne knew something was seriously wrong when he saw Luke’s skin turn grey and his face and feet become swollen and…
Read MoreKidney experts meet to discuss how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19
Kidney experts meet to discuss how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19 17 June 2021 On Thursday 17 June, kidney doctors and scientists gathered online to share and discuss the very latest research working out how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19. At the webinar, hosted by the UK Kidney Association, the British Transplant Society, the Royal Society of Medicine and Kidney…
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