In summer 2020 my life completely changed, I was rushed to hospital with severe migraine like symptoms, I was rushed into intensive care for the next two weeks where I was told my organs were failing and they aren’t exactly sure if I was going to survive  I have been diagnosed with cresentic IgA nephropathy and unfortunately I was diagnosed at stage 5 so I had gone into complete renal failure  I was told that the next course of action would be high-dose steroid treatment which then led to me retaining 41 litres of fluid and had to go back into hospital again for a month. The nephrologists then decided to treat me with a course of chemotherapy along side dialysis. Unfortunately, they couldn’t continue with this treatment as my condition had taken hold of my body before that could be effective. Whilst there is no cure for my auto immune disease I am waiting for a transplant and one day I should be lucky enough to receive one which will make life a little better. Until then I go to dialysis 3 times a week for 4 hours ago  please help me raise money for this fantastic cause  

There are currently 850 million people worldwide living with kidney disease. This is not OK. I'm joining the fight to help end kidney disease by completing the #850StepChallenge for World Kidney Day. I'm taking charge and making this year count. I'll be completing 8500 steps a day every day throughout March for World Kidney Day. With kidney disease now being the 10th top cause of death globally, Kidney Research UK has never been more important. Kidney disease ruins and destroys lives. Research is key to transforming kidney health and support is crucial to make this happen. Please donate whatever you can, every £ will help to keep research going and help kidney patients. Kidney disease ends here.