Kidney Matters - Issue 5, Spring 2019

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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. 30 Issue 5 Spring 2019 www.kidneycareuk.org
your way Volunteer with us at Rocky’s Road Car and Music Festival. Kidney Care UK supporter, Paul Moore is honouring his father’s two great passions at Rocky’s Road Car and Music Festival in Aylesham, Kent. The festival is raising money through a small on-the-gate fee, a bucket collection and through the stalls and vendors who have all generously agreed to make a donation. We will be there to host a stall and support Paul, we are looking for volunteers to offer their time to help us at the event. If you’d like to come along and join us for the day as a volunteer, please email us at fundraising@kidneycareuk.org or give us a call on 01420 594 943. You can stay up to date with festival details through the events Facebook page (search Rocky’s Road Car and Music Festival). THANK YOU Your support is the only way we can improve the lives of kidney patients. Thank you… Gordon Speer BEM and the Portsdown Ladies and Male Voice choir for raising a huge £2,175 through their Christmas carol service. Ruth Leitch who raised £50 selling old Christmas cards that she turned into gift tags. Everyone who bought their Christmas presents through Amazon Smile, raising nearly £2,000 for us. Our amazing team of 23 #KidneyWarriors who ran the London Marathon and raised an amazing £35,000, and to all the wonderful volunteers, family and friends who joined us on the day. Simpson Millar Solicitors for their very generous donation. Anyone who hosted a birthday or anniversary fundraiser through Facebook Donate! B Braun Medical Limited and their employees who raised more than £2,500 by donating the odd pennies from their pay through ‘Pennies from Heaven’. Get in Touch w: www.kidneycareuk.org/get-involved t: 01420 594 943 e: fundraising@kidneycareuk.org a: 3-4 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1EF Registered Charity number 270288 (England and Wales) and SCO48198 (Scotland) Ellis Hook www.kidneycareuk.org Issue 5 Spring 2019 31
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