None of our vital services would be possible without the generosity of our incredible supporters.
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Canoeing from Fort William to Inverness
Danny donated his kidney to his wife, Marie. Seeing the impact of kidney failure first hand, he took on a 5-day canoe challenge for Kidney Care UK. His 100km wild camping journey has raised £1,451! -
In memory of their brother and son, Chats
After battling kidney failure from the age of 15, Chats sadly passed away aged 47. Through car boot sales and craft markets, Simone and Carole have raised £2,000! “Giving back is very rewarding." -
£1,031 raised through music
John and his band Da Management held a gig to support us. “I have FSGS, and have been lucky enough to receive first class care. My CKD is well controlled at present, but others are not so fortunate.” -
Congratulations Esra and Ruban!
In April 2022 Esra and Ruban tied the knot and raised £2,454 for us. They first met at the Kidney Care UK Young Adult Kidney Weekend. To celebrate they set up a fundraiser on their wedding day. -
Thank you Stella!
Stella has been raising money through craft fairs and hosted a pop-up fundraiser at Aberystwyth Morrisons. “I’m raising money for the kidney community who've helped me and my husband for 10 years." -
Our charity partners, Countryside Services
We are proud to have been selected as Countryside Services Charity of the Year alongside Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Fundraising activities have included raffles, coffee mornings, calendar sales. -
Baking to support kidney patients
To celebrate World Kidney Day, Kidney Care UK supporter Trisha hosted a bake sale from her front door and raised over £300 by preparing an amazing selection of tasty treats. -
Going the extra 100km!
Ramesh completed the London to Brighton Ultramarathon for his mother, who is living with kidney failure. He completed the challenge in an impressive 26 hours and 22 minutes, taking 150,000 steps! -
Heather’s Roe Park Ramble
Heather organised a Park Ramble in her local community, including Fudge the pug and his stroller! This raised vital awareness for Kidney Care UK and over £300 to support our kidney community. -
London-Brighton 100km: Liz raises over £5,400!
Liz is a living kidney donor. "It's the hardest challenge I have ever taken part in but knowing funds raised will go towards supporting patients makes the pain, sweat and tears worth it!" -
Promoting our services
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust organised an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) awareness event to promote the work of Kidney Care UK. To learn more about AKI, search our website. -
Yorkshire Three Peaks team raise over £1,500!
"I'm extremely grateful that Kidney Care UK was the charity chosen by my Maven colleagues. My brother had a transplant and remained in hospital for six months following several complications."