Claire Mcgovern
Kidneys for Life Morecambe Bay walk Challenge
Fundraising for Kidneys for Life
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I want to give something back for the excellent care we received at Manchester Royal Infirmary last year. I was a live kidney donor for my brother David, and our family is so grateful for the support we received throughout the process.
We were lucky that the transplant was successful and David is back to his active lifestyle but he needs ongoing medication and check ups to prevent his body rejecting the kidney.
Donated kidneys don’t always last a lifetime in the recipient so the research Kidney's for life does is really important:
Kidneys for Life supports research into kidney disease, transplantation and dialysis. Working with Manchester Royal Infirmary, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital & Salford Royal Hospitals along with research. The charity's main objectives are:
- Direct patient amenities for renal and transplant patients not normally funded
- Support of education and ongoing training of renal multi-disciplinary team and patients
- Support of conferences and workshops both in the UK and overseas
- Purchase of medical equipment for the benefit of renal and transplant patients
My wonderful friends are joining in the KFL fundraising walk. We all love camping in Silverdale and usually enjoy views of Morecambe Bay with a drink in hand, but this time we are heading across on foot:
Famed for its wide, stunning views and treacherous shifting sands, on Saturday June 10th 2023 we will be guided by Michael Wilson- the official guide of the Guide over Sands Trust - across the 8 miles from Arnside to Grange over Sands. The walk is on varied terrain including sections of sand, shingle, pebbles, rock and salt marsh. The last part of the walk over the salt marsh involves crossing gullies, these can be quite wide and slippery. This challenging walk takes about four hours depending on the route. The walk involves crossing two river channels which are cold and sometimes fast flowing, the height of the river is usually between knee and thigh deep. The scenery will be spectacular and the challenge powerful. The Kidneys for Life team will be walking on the day to cheer and encourage all the way! The money raised by this amazing event will provide vital funds for vital research that hopefully one day will mean kidneys actually last a lifetime.
We know people are stretched at the moment but if you can spare a few pounds to support Kidneys for Life it would be amazing to help fundraise. Thank you
