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IT WAS a sunny walk in the park for hundreds of families, friends and children who turned up to lend their support to one of Cardiff’s biggest fundraising events.
Olympic swimming hero David Davies and Commonwealth boxing champion Nathan Cleverley yesterday joined the Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life.
The 1.9-mile walk will this year help children who have kidney disease and kidney failure.
The event, which hopes to raise £80,000, was started by Tory leader David Cameron, who was in the city for the Welsh Conservatives’ party conference.
Robert Day, from Caerphilly, whose six-year-old daughter Ella has undergone a kidney transplant, said: “Ella and the rest of the children had a really good time – we loved the face painting and the walk around Bute Park. It was great to meet all the celebrities like Nathan Cleverley and David Davies – they were really good with the children and made the event a special day.”
And Sarra Elgan, a Kidney Wales Foundation ambassador, said: “It was great to see so many people attend such a worthwhile event. It was particularly lovely to meet all the children from the children’s kidney unit at the University Hospital of Wales – this is what the walk was all about, to help these children and give them a better quality of life.”
The 1.9-mile route looped through city parkland before ending with a celebration lap of the Cardiff Arms Park.
Roy J Thomas, chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation, said: “Once again we are grateful to everyone who came to show their support for the children affected by kidney failure and disease. There was a fantastic turnout and, this year, we hope to raise more than £80,000 to fund projects to help these children.”
And Nathan Cleverley, Commonwealth light-heavyweight boxing champion, said: “It is very important to raise awareness about kidney disease and I was glad that I was able to do my bit by taking part in this very enjoyable event.”
Among the projects to benefit from the Walk for Life money, will be the complete refurbishment of the children’s kidney unit in Cardiff, which cares for children from across Wales.
Monday, 30 March 2009
Sunday, 29 March 2009
WalesOnline - Lifestyle - Home & Garden - Green scene: Lynne Allbutt
WalesOnline - Lifestyle - Home & Garden - Green scene: Lynne Allbutt
Organ donor recipient Sara Griffiths, below, likens looking after one’s health to taking care of a garden. “The better care you take of both, the better results you get from them,” she says wisely.
But she admits she didn’t always see it like that.
“At 12 I was diagnosed with type one diabetes and told by the doctors to take care of myself and my diet. My parents made sure I was sensible but when they weren’t around I was stuffing myself with sweets with the rest of the kids,” she confesses.
“But I learned the hard way; in 1991 I was told I was suffering with renal failure and as soon as I went on dialysis I stuck to the most manic, strictest routine ever. I had to learn to take care of myself.”
She said: “As a kid I was brought up in a flat and didn’t know what a garden or fresh air was.
Organ donor recipient Sara Griffiths, below, likens looking after one’s health to taking care of a garden. “The better care you take of both, the better results you get from them,” she says wisely.
But she admits she didn’t always see it like that.
“At 12 I was diagnosed with type one diabetes and told by the doctors to take care of myself and my diet. My parents made sure I was sensible but when they weren’t around I was stuffing myself with sweets with the rest of the kids,” she confesses.
“But I learned the hard way; in 1991 I was told I was suffering with renal failure and as soon as I went on dialysis I stuck to the most manic, strictest routine ever. I had to learn to take care of myself.”
She said: “As a kid I was brought up in a flat and didn’t know what a garden or fresh air was.
Send us your Walk for Life pictures (From South Wales Argus)
Send us your Walk for Life pictures (From South Wales Argus)
ARE you doing the Walk for Life this weekend? There are nine walks taking place across Gwent in aid of the Kidney Wales Foundation and we want to see your pictures of the big day, so wherever you are walking, send them in.
Click the link below to e-mail us, or send them via mobile on 80360 with the message ARGUS NEWS. To speak to a reporter, call newsdesk on 01633 777226.
ARE you doing the Walk for Life this weekend? There are nine walks taking place across Gwent in aid of the Kidney Wales Foundation and we want to see your pictures of the big day, so wherever you are walking, send them in.
Click the link below to e-mail us, or send them via mobile on 80360 with the message ARGUS NEWS. To speak to a reporter, call newsdesk on 01633 777226.
WalesOnline - News - Health News - Olympic medallist David Davies to join Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life
WalesOnline - News - Health News - Olympic medallist David Davies to join Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life
OLYMPIC silver medallist David Davies took part in one of Wales’ biggest fundraising events today with Opposition Leader David Cameron and Sarra Elgan who was with husband Simon Easterby.
58 Walks took place across Wales.
The OLYMPIC silver medallist swimmer was among hundreds of people raising funds for children with kidney problems in Cardiff.
The Rt Hon. David Cameron chatted to the children from the Children's Kidney Unit.
The event, which started at the Welsh Institute of Sport, in Sophia Gardens included a lap of Cardiff Arms Park.
The 1.9 mile walk, sponsored by Specsavers,raised vital funds to help transform the lives of children with kidney disease and kidney failure. The money raised will also refurbish the children’s kidney unit at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff.
Davies, Kidney Wales Foundation’s newest supporter, who won silver in the 10K open swim at the Beijing Olympics, said: “The chance to help change the lives of children with kidney failure and walk around the Arms Park with hundreds of supporters was great fun and you did not need an Olympic medal to take part.”
The charity is hoping to raise £100,000 to fund a number of projects across Wales.
OLYMPIC silver medallist David Davies took part in one of Wales’ biggest fundraising events today with Opposition Leader David Cameron and Sarra Elgan who was with husband Simon Easterby.
58 Walks took place across Wales.
The OLYMPIC silver medallist swimmer was among hundreds of people raising funds for children with kidney problems in Cardiff.
The Rt Hon. David Cameron chatted to the children from the Children's Kidney Unit.
The event, which started at the Welsh Institute of Sport, in Sophia Gardens included a lap of Cardiff Arms Park.
The 1.9 mile walk, sponsored by Specsavers,raised vital funds to help transform the lives of children with kidney disease and kidney failure. The money raised will also refurbish the children’s kidney unit at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff.
Davies, Kidney Wales Foundation’s newest supporter, who won silver in the 10K open swim at the Beijing Olympics, said: “The chance to help change the lives of children with kidney failure and walk around the Arms Park with hundreds of supporters was great fun and you did not need an Olympic medal to take part.”
The charity is hoping to raise £100,000 to fund a number of projects across Wales.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Barry mum's fundraising appeal (From Barry And District News)
Barry mum's fundraising appeal (From Barry And District News)
Barry mum's fundraising appeal
11:40am Thursday 12th March 2009
By Elinor Cross »
A BARRY mum who allowed the donation of organs and tissue from her late son and husband, is gearing up for two events this month – to raise money for Kidney Wales.
After the death of their son Richard in 2004 in a skateboarding accident, Gaynor Taylor and her late husband John were told that he carried an organ donor card – which, they said, took the pressure off making the decision of whether or not to donate his organs.
Since then Gaynor has supported Kidney Wales through fundraising walks, as the charity played a big part in setting up the Organ Donor Card.
Gaynor said: "The important thing is that more people sign the register.
"We had no idea Richard carried a card, but it was a comfort for us because we were following his wishes after he died.
"It is a lot easier when a decision has been made. We were asked out of courtesy, but really he had made the decision. That is why we are raising money – it makes such a big difference."
Barry mum's fundraising appeal
11:40am Thursday 12th March 2009
By Elinor Cross »
A BARRY mum who allowed the donation of organs and tissue from her late son and husband, is gearing up for two events this month – to raise money for Kidney Wales.
After the death of their son Richard in 2004 in a skateboarding accident, Gaynor Taylor and her late husband John were told that he carried an organ donor card – which, they said, took the pressure off making the decision of whether or not to donate his organs.
Since then Gaynor has supported Kidney Wales through fundraising walks, as the charity played a big part in setting up the Organ Donor Card.
Gaynor said: "The important thing is that more people sign the register.
"We had no idea Richard carried a card, but it was a comfort for us because we were following his wishes after he died.
"It is a lot easier when a decision has been made. We were asked out of courtesy, but really he had made the decision. That is why we are raising money – it makes such a big difference."
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Ex-Wales star helps Cwmbran boy in Walk for Life (From South Wales Argus)
Ex-Wales star helps Cwmbran boy in Walk for Life (From South Wales Argus)Ex-Wales star helps Cwmbran boy in Walk for Life
2:10pm Thursday 12th March 2009
A CWMBRAN boy suffering from a kidney condition will be one of many to benefit when fundraisers pull on their walking boots for the Specsavers Walk for Life.
Jack Jones, of Fairwater, Cwmbran, was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome - a condition which causes his kidneys to leak protein into the blood - on his 12th birthday in September.
His mum, Jill Jones, said she took him to the doctors after he complained of some discomfort and his face became puffy.
Mrs Jones, 39, said: “His face had been puffy a couple of times, but I put it down to the worry of starting school and never in a million years thought it was anything to do with his kidneys.”
Jack was taken to hospital admitted to a ward and kept in for 10 days after being put on a course of steroids , which he still takes and has to stick to a no salt diet.
Mrs Jones, who has three other children, Ella, 14, Tom, six and 20-month-old Phoebe, said that at first it was difficult to cope with Jack’s condition but they were “getting their heads around it.”
Jack visits the Children’s Kidney Unit about once a month for check-ups and during one recent visit he met former Bolton Wanderers and Wales striker, Nathan Blake.
Mr Blake, who grew up in Ringland, is swapping his football boots for walking boots to take part in the Specsavers Walk For Life, raising money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
2:10pm Thursday 12th March 2009
A CWMBRAN boy suffering from a kidney condition will be one of many to benefit when fundraisers pull on their walking boots for the Specsavers Walk for Life.
Jack Jones, of Fairwater, Cwmbran, was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome - a condition which causes his kidneys to leak protein into the blood - on his 12th birthday in September.
His mum, Jill Jones, said she took him to the doctors after he complained of some discomfort and his face became puffy.
Mrs Jones, 39, said: “His face had been puffy a couple of times, but I put it down to the worry of starting school and never in a million years thought it was anything to do with his kidneys.”
Jack was taken to hospital admitted to a ward and kept in for 10 days after being put on a course of steroids , which he still takes and has to stick to a no salt diet.
Mrs Jones, who has three other children, Ella, 14, Tom, six and 20-month-old Phoebe, said that at first it was difficult to cope with Jack’s condition but they were “getting their heads around it.”
Jack visits the Children’s Kidney Unit about once a month for check-ups and during one recent visit he met former Bolton Wanderers and Wales striker, Nathan Blake.
Mr Blake, who grew up in Ringland, is swapping his football boots for walking boots to take part in the Specsavers Walk For Life, raising money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Yale College pair shed the pounds for kidney charity - Evening Leader
Yale College pair shed the pounds for kidney charity - Evening Leader
Not content with losing weight for their chosen charity, the dynamic duo are also organising Wrexham's first-ever Walk for Life on Sunday, March 29.
Sponsored by Specsavers which will supply free t-shirts, the event begins at 10.30am from Wrexham FC's Racecourse ground in Mold Road and follows a circular route through the town centre.
Rachael said: "We're hoping to attract between 500 and 1,000 people. In fact, the more the merrier. People interested in taking part can contact me on 07515 190342 , or bring a donation with them on the day.
"When I started raising money for the charity it opened my eyes to how many people there are out there with kidney problems."
She added: "I particularly wanted to help the Kidney Wales Foundation because Nia has done so much to help Stuart and I with our weight loss programme.
"It has been going quite well up to now but I must admit it has been hard for me. I have a real battle with food and have had to change my lifestyle completely."
Not content with losing weight for their chosen charity, the dynamic duo are also organising Wrexham's first-ever Walk for Life on Sunday, March 29.
Sponsored by Specsavers which will supply free t-shirts, the event begins at 10.30am from Wrexham FC's Racecourse ground in Mold Road and follows a circular route through the town centre.
Rachael said: "We're hoping to attract between 500 and 1,000 people. In fact, the more the merrier. People interested in taking part can contact me on 07515 190342 , or bring a donation with them on the day.
"When I started raising money for the charity it opened my eyes to how many people there are out there with kidney problems."
She added: "I particularly wanted to help the Kidney Wales Foundation because Nia has done so much to help Stuart and I with our weight loss programme.
"It has been going quite well up to now but I must admit it has been hard for me. I have a real battle with food and have had to change my lifestyle completely."
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ABERDARE WALK FOR LIFE
Stuart Cable supports Aberdare Walk For Life
