Kidney Matters - Issue 5, Spring 2019

Support Kidney Care UK
We are proud that in 2018 more than 3,500 individuals, groups or companies chose to
support Kidney Care UK with a donation or fundraising event. We are incredibly grateful
for this support, and that of everyone who supports us with their time, knowledge,
contacts, profession or simply by talking about kidney disease and the charity.
What amazes us even more is the range of ways you show
your support. You will have seen our regular thank-you column
(opposite) that shows some of the fantastic ways in which you
choose to support kidney patients and their families. But we
wanted to share another example - from Ian Exton.
Ian, who has chronic kidney disease (CKD), turned his
participation in a research study into a fundraiser for Kidney
Care UK. Ian’s participation in the study saw him spending
up to three hours a week cycling on a static bike while
undergoing haemodialysis at Kettering Renal Unit. During
his first session on the bike, Ian decided to raise money for
Kidney Care UK by challenging himself to pedalling the length
of the Tour of Britain - a staggering 1,126km!
Since his first session, Ian has been able to regularly increase
the duration and resistance level and says that the exercise
has had a notable effect on his health. He said: “It’s the first
time I’ve taken part in a research study. But as soon as I
found out that I’d be on a bike I realised I could help with
research and raise money for a good cause at the same time.
It’s been a really positive experience for me. Since I started
taking part I’ve seen my fitness improve, and being able to try
and improve week-on-week definitely keeps me motivated.”
Ian has finished his participation in the study now and has
raised nearly £500 completing
his cycling challenge. We’re
touched that Ian has used this
opportunity to raise money
for Kidney Care UK and it’s
wonderful to know that he has
also seen an improvement in his
health in the process.
If you’ve come up with a
possible fundraising opportunity
or idea, please get in touch and
we will do all we can to help
make it a success.
Become a #KidneyWarrior
Tough Mudder
We’re looking for individuals and teams brave enough
to take on the Tough Mudder Challenge. There’s a
range of distances, locations and dates for you to
choose from. So round up your friends and colleagues
and take on this world famous, very muddy obstacle
course in support of Kidney Care UK.
Skydiving
Join our team of skydivers at Honington Airfield (Oxford) on
Sat 5 October. This special one-day skydive will see a team
of Kidney Care UK supporters accelerating to more than
120 mph as you jump from more than 10,000 ft.
To find the event that best suits you go to:
www.kidneycareuk.org/events or call us on 01420 594943.
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