Melanie Finch

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Fundraising for Kidney Research UK
£1,035
raised of £750 target
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Event: SimplyHealth Great North Run 2018, on 9 September 2018
Participants: I’m running with my musketeer buddies Lesley and Jo along with the Clayton Chargers
Kidney Research UK

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We fund & deliver ground-breaking research to develop treatment and save lives.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As many of you already know, my wonderful husband Dave received his kidney in May 2017 after the organ was donated by an amazing family who had just lost a much loved relative.

Dave has suffered from renal failure for almost 8 years and spent time on dialysis. This new kidney has changed all our lives but it’s not a cure for this terrible illness. It’s just a temporary measure. Don’t get me wrong, some kidneys last for many years but the average lifespan of a transplanted kidney is approximately 10 years. 

One day a cure might be found to prevent renal failure or perhaps a new medication can be found to prolong the life of a transplanted kidney. 

But none of these can be found without money to pay for research. And this is where you can help. I’m running 13.1 Miles in September!! For those who know me, this is a challenge!! Please help me out. Every single penny really does help. Thankyou 💜💜💜

Cash donations can be made too. I have a collection pot at the Picture Framers in Whalley. Or just grab me if you see me training and I’ll pop it in the pot 💜💜💜

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Kidney Research UK

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We are the largest charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. Kidney disease ruins and destroys lives. Treatments are gruelling, relentless. There is no cure. We say this isn't good enough. We will transform kidney health. Kidney disease ends here.

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+ £148.75 Gift Aid
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£1,035.00
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