Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Kidney disease has affected my family since 1987 when my sister Sally was diagnosed with Polycystic kidneys. Over time this led to a deterioration of their capability to function resulting in the need for a transplant, in 2007 my mother donated one of her Kidneys and the operation was a success. Unfortunately a donated Kidney does not last forever with the average functioning time between 12 & 20 years. Disappointingly in 2013 my nephew was diagnosed with the same condition though as yet his kidneys are coping.

We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the kidney transplant this year and running the marathon allows me to help in a small way as we are all aware that there will be more problems ahead.

So every penny I raise for Kidney research is very important in the hope that solutions for us and many others may be found and In the future the medical research will make a lot of lives better.

P.S In a moment of madness I agreed to run dressed as a fairy if I raised £1000 but please don't let that put you off....

Thank you Simon

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