Posts Tagged ‘fundraising’
Helping to make good conversations happen – Sandra Currie: an end of year reflection
Helping to make good conversations happen – Sandra Currie: an end of year reflection by Sandra Currie – Kidney Research UK CEO 21 December 2018 As we get to the end of 2018 I have been looking back at the year. A year full of many good things to celebrate, so much exciting research is…
Read MoreSpreading the kidney message in Scotland – a view from a regional fundraiser
Spreading the kidney message in Scotland – a view from a regional fundraiser by Sharon Sheridan – Fundraising Manager Scotland 02 November 2018 I joined Kidney Research UK almost six months ago and have been on an absolute whirlwind learning curve! I never realised how important our kidneys are until I joined, and now it’s…
Read MoreIt’s together that we make a difference
It’s together that we make a difference by Rachael Geraghty – Supporter Care Officer 19 October 2018 I joined Kidney Research UK at the beginning of July this year, and even though I’ve only been here a few months, I feel like I’m really part of a vibrant, thriving group of people. I work in…
Read MoreKayleigh, the stranger who gave me my life back
Kayleigh, the stranger who gave me my life back by Louise Sach, transplant recipient from living donor 25 June 2018 This is me, Louise Sach, shortly after I was diagnosed with chronic renal failure. I was age eight when my parents were told that both my kidneys were only working at around 40%, both small,…
Read MoreHow to spot a trust fundraiser
How to spot a trust fundraiser by Liz Gunson – Trust Fundraising Manager 31 May 2018 I think when most people think of fundraising they think of shaking a bucket at their local supermarket, or running marathons, or doing something weird and wonderful like the ice bucket challenge. But fundraising can and should be done…
Read More“I won’t let kidney disease define me or stop me achieving my dreams”
“I won’t let kidney disease define me or stop me achieving my dreams” by Maddy Warren – Kidney Patient Advocate 14 March 2018 On World Kidney Day 2018, Maddy Warren (Talent and Diversity Consultant, Entrepreneur, Kidney Patient Advocate, TEDx Speaker and Skydiver) talked about the impact kidney disease has had on her life and why…
Read MoreOur supporters are amazing
Our supporters are amazing by Marc Stowell – Director of Fundraising 05 January 2018 As I now approach my first anniversary of working at Kidney Research UK, I’m genuinely humbled by the lengths that all our supporters go to as, together, we strive towards better treatments and ultimately find a cure for kidney disease. I’m…
Read MoreWhat a difference a year makes – an end of year reflection
What a difference a year makes – an end of year reflection by Sandra Currie – CEO Kidney Research UK 22 December 2017 As we approach the end of the year, I have been reflecting on the many things we have celebrated during 2017. We have funded more research than ever before and taken forward…
Read More#Morrisdoesthemarathon
#Morrisdoesthemarathon by Louise Morris – Supporter Care Officer 23 November 2017 Louise Morris works in our Supporter Care Team. She’s frontline in working with our supporters, ensuring they have the best possible experience and support in their fundraising activities for us. Next year she’s taking on a new personal challenge for herself – the London…
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