Kidneyversary
I feel like a cat with nine lives. James celebrates his 47th kidneyversary
I feel like a cat with nine lives. James celebrates his 47th kidneyversary 19 February 2021 James Stevenson feels lucky to be alive after doctors diagnosed him with failing kidneys in the 1950s and his parents were told their young son would only live for another two years. James Stevenson Now 75, James has enjoyed a blessed life and puts it down to his mum finding a pioneering naturopath who steered him to a healthy diet and lifestyle. …
Read MoreEvery year I quietly reflect on the family who saved a stranger’s life
Every year I quietly reflect on the family who saved a stranger’s life 11 February 2021 Andy Cole Fund supporter Sarah Jane Robinson knows she is lucky to be alive. However, she cannot shake the guilt for the family who courageously offered her the gift of life after losing their loved one. Sarah Jane after…
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 MoreStepping into the perfect anniversary celebration!
Stepping into the perfect anniversary celebration! 27 November 2020 A South Lanarkshire family is taking on a Christmas fundraising challenge as a way of paying forward the kindness of a stranger who donated the gift of life. Nicola Wood, her husband David and 11-year-old daughter India will be walking and running 12,000 steps a day…
Read MoreShe is my heroine, says man who is going from couch to half marathon to support his girlfriend
She is my heroine, says man who is going from couch to half marathon to support his girlfriend 10 September 2020 Andy Jenkinson is going from couch to half marathon to show his girlfriend that she is his heroine. Jenna Jackson has had two kidney transplants and Andy wants to show his support for her…
Read MoreNorthamptonshire woman takes her first steps outside after shielding for five months to raise money for Kidney Research UK
Northamptonshire woman takes her first steps outside after shielding for five months to raise money for Kidney Research UK 09 September 2020 A woman who says lockdown changed her from being bright and bubbly to feeling anxious, took her first cautious steps outdoors to raise money for Kidney Research UK, in a social distanced charity…
Read MoreFrom the red carpet to the renal ward
From the red carpet to the renal ward 04 May 2020 ITV correspondent and celebrity interviewer Nina Nannar has just celebrated the first anniversary of her husband Steve’s kidney transplant – his kidneyversary. She tells us about their family’s journey. It was a year ago. I had just been on ITV News at Ten, talking…
Read MoreCouple celebrate first-year kidneyversary
Couple celebrate first-year kidneyversary 19 March 2020 A Lincolnshire couple are celebrating their first-year anniversary since Johanne Thompson saved her husband Simon’s life by donating one of her kidneys. The operation has been a huge success, despite the pair not being a perfect donor match, prompting awareness of the work of Kidney Research UK. Simon,…
Read MoreProving that being a kidney donor has no impact on your quality of life
Proving that being a kidney donor has no impact on your quality of life 04 March 2020 Paul Saker is tackling gruelling marathon challenges to prove to others that being a kidney donor has no impact on a person’s quality of life. Paul Saker ran three half marathons in a month and is training for…
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