RFHKPA Fundraising Page (Jacqui)
David Myers is raising money for RFHKPA
Participants: JACQUELINE AGYEPONG
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
I represented GB and Northern Ireland in the 100m hurdles in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Altlanta Olympic Games. I also won a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games and have been a finallist in the European Games. I am very proud to take part in the London 10K run on behalf of the RFHKPA.
Many thanks for your support. Jacqui Our kidneys are vital and sophisticated organs. They filter and clean 200 litres of blood per day. They remove wasters and excess water from our blood in the form of urine. They help balance the levels of chemical substances in our bodies such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium. They also produce important hormones that stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells; regulate our blood pressure; help keep our bones strong. High blood pressure and diabetes are the main causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). 500 million individuals worldwide are affected. If CKD worsens it can lead to kidney failure. In order to survive, people with severe kidney failure must either receive a transplanted kidney or be kept alive with dialysis, usually by a machine that cleans their blood about three times a week, each session lasting 4-5 hours. A greater risk than kidney failure is that people with CKD may develop Cardio-vascular diseases. People with CKD are 10 times more likely than healthy people, to die of heart attacks and strokes. One out of 10 adults in the world has some form of kidney damage.
I am now working as a sports rehab therapist, personal trainer and coach.
I am involved in coaching young aspriring athletes, and also train people to achieve the ultimate fitness level, whether it's getting fit or running in a 10K race. I am looking forward to taking part and having fun in the London 10K and raising loads for a very good cause.
So please sponsor me now!Many thanks for your support. Jacqui Our kidneys are vital and sophisticated organs. They filter and clean 200 litres of blood per day. They remove wasters and excess water from our blood in the form of urine. They help balance the levels of chemical substances in our bodies such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium. They also produce important hormones that stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells; regulate our blood pressure; help keep our bones strong. High blood pressure and diabetes are the main causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). 500 million individuals worldwide are affected. If CKD worsens it can lead to kidney failure. In order to survive, people with severe kidney failure must either receive a transplanted kidney or be kept alive with dialysis, usually by a machine that cleans their blood about three times a week, each session lasting 4-5 hours. A greater risk than kidney failure is that people with CKD may develop Cardio-vascular diseases. People with CKD are 10 times more likely than healthy people, to die of heart attacks and strokes. One out of 10 adults in the world has some form of kidney damage.