Brave tot will be face of kidney fundrasier (From South Wales Argus)

Brave tot will be face of kidney fundrasier (From South Wales Argus)

YOUNG kidney patient Leo Jones is a "true inspiration" and that is why he's the face of this year's Walk for Life fundraising campaign, organisers say.

Three-year-old Leo is in end-stage kidney failure, but cannot have dialysis as attempts to put any tubes into his body have caused serious illness, including peritonitis, leaving him battling for his life.

After hearing of his story, the Wales Kidney Foundation chose to represent the Walk for Life on March 29, which is aiming to raise more than £80,000 to help improve the lives of children affected by kidney disease and failure across Wales.

Roy J. Thomas, chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation, described Leo as a “true inspiration” to kidney patients and families across Wales.

He said: “We have chosen Leo as the face of our Walk for Life because we want people to realise just how difficult life is for children suffering with kidney failure or disease.

“Leo’s story is a powerful one that underlines the difficulty for a child with kidney failure.”

Walk for Life wins sponsor - WalesOnline

Walk for Life wins sponsor - WalesOnline

Walk for Life wins sponsor
Jan 29 2009 by Emily Woodrow, South Wales Echo

SPECSAVERS in Cardiff has pledged its support to a campaign aimed at funding clinical research and renal facilities for children with kidney disease.

The optician is backing the Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life, which is built on a series of organised walks across Wales.