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The Urology Foundation, or TUF as its fondly known as, is a fantastic charity that I’m proud to be a trustee of. Over the years TUF has worked tirelessly to ensure that patients affected by cancers of the kidneys, bladder and prostate as well as conditions like incontinence and kidney stones, are given the attention they deserve. Something that few other charities are doing. The Urology Foundation’s aim is for Excellence in Urology through research, innovation and training.

Thanks to TUF, researchers across the country are working to find new ways to treat and prevent these disease areas, and possibly one day they might find a cure for them. And, thanks to TUF, urologists and urology nurses can access specialist training to improve their skills and effectiveness so that they can give the best care and treatment to the people who need it the most – the patient.

Through my work I have seen first-hand, not only the impact a urological cancer or condition can have on one’s quality of life but also the difference TUF is working hard to make. Over the last few years we have seen an increase in the number of urology patients undergoing robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer, the introduction of Botox to treat overactive bladder, and  all of this, and much more, is because of The Urology Foundation. In the future we aim to fund areas of innovation , training and research that are difficult to fund such as research into urinary tract infections , assessment of new techniques, simulation in training and quality of life in patients with urological cancer to name a few !

I have been involved in fund raising for TUF for 8 years and your sponsorship no matter how big or small will go directly to where it’s needed so that we can prevent and treat urological disease. It will also help ease the foot and knee pain from the tough trek from Cusco through the high Watuqusa and Quchusqasa passes to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu  over 6 days  and will power me through this challenge. I cover all my costs for these challenges so all donations go to The Urology Foundation.

Your sponsorship for me will help in so many ways!