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.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
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."
Thursday, 5 March 2009
NHS Wales News - Health Minister visits new dialysis unit in Pembrokeshire
NHS Wales News - Health Minister visits new dialysis unit in Pembrokeshire
News: Health Minister visits new dialysis unit in Pembrokeshire
5 March 2009, Welsh Assembly Government
The Health Minister, Edwina Hart, will today [Thursday, 5 March] visit a new renal dialysis unit at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, to meet patients and staff benefiting from the new facilities locally.
Previously dialysis patients would have had to undertake regular and often lengthy journeys out of county to Carmarthen for treatment. Patients now have the opportunity to undergo treatment locally at the new unit although some will continue to have their renal dialysis in Carmarthen.
The unit opened in December 2008 with the ability to treat 12 patients but further stations have now opened to accommodate 24 patients. The provision of the temporary unit is part of a phased development that will see a permanent dialysis unit open on the Withybush Hospital site by March 2011.
South Gwynedd has also been identified as an area in need of a new unit and building work should commence next year. Last year, the Minister opened the new unit at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen as well as the new kidney dialysis unit in Cardiff.
Coupled with the investment in dialysis, the Welsh Assembly Government has part funded the Kidney Wales Foundation-led Donate Wales: Tell a Loved One campaign, which aims to encourage people to become donors. Linked to that a £4.2m Assembly Government-funded transplant unit at the University of Wales Hospital is due to open early next year.
Mrs Hart said: "The new interim unit enables patients to benefit from improved services until the permanent facility is built.
"Having this facility in Pembrokeshire will greatly improve the care for patients locally and reduce the need to travel which will not only improve their health but also their quality of life."
"I am committed to improving renal services across Wales. The draft budget set aside for renal dialysis expansion this year is £6.8m.
"However, for many patients receiving dialysis the best option would be a transplant so we will continue to support the Kidney Foundation Wales-led Donate Wales Tell a Loved One campaign which raises awareness of the importance of signing up to the organ donation register. The campaign also emphasises the need for people to discuss their wishes with friends and family."
Hywel Dda NHS Trust's Chairman Chris Martin said: "We are delighted that plans for a permanent dialysis unit for Pembrokeshire patients are progressing and that in the meantime, patients can be treated in the temporary unit."
Roy J. Thomas, Chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and Donate Wales campaign, said: "We are fully committed along with the Welsh Assembly Government, to world class renal facilities across Wales. Transplant and dialysis treatments in Wales are improving under this government and we are working in partnership to ensure this continues and that more kidney patients and their families in Wales benefit."
News: Health Minister visits new dialysis unit in Pembrokeshire
5 March 2009, Welsh Assembly Government
The Health Minister, Edwina Hart, will today [Thursday, 5 March] visit a new renal dialysis unit at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, to meet patients and staff benefiting from the new facilities locally.
Previously dialysis patients would have had to undertake regular and often lengthy journeys out of county to Carmarthen for treatment. Patients now have the opportunity to undergo treatment locally at the new unit although some will continue to have their renal dialysis in Carmarthen.
The unit opened in December 2008 with the ability to treat 12 patients but further stations have now opened to accommodate 24 patients. The provision of the temporary unit is part of a phased development that will see a permanent dialysis unit open on the Withybush Hospital site by March 2011.
South Gwynedd has also been identified as an area in need of a new unit and building work should commence next year. Last year, the Minister opened the new unit at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen as well as the new kidney dialysis unit in Cardiff.
Coupled with the investment in dialysis, the Welsh Assembly Government has part funded the Kidney Wales Foundation-led Donate Wales: Tell a Loved One campaign, which aims to encourage people to become donors. Linked to that a £4.2m Assembly Government-funded transplant unit at the University of Wales Hospital is due to open early next year.
Mrs Hart said: "The new interim unit enables patients to benefit from improved services until the permanent facility is built.
"Having this facility in Pembrokeshire will greatly improve the care for patients locally and reduce the need to travel which will not only improve their health but also their quality of life."
"I am committed to improving renal services across Wales. The draft budget set aside for renal dialysis expansion this year is £6.8m.
"However, for many patients receiving dialysis the best option would be a transplant so we will continue to support the Kidney Foundation Wales-led Donate Wales Tell a Loved One campaign which raises awareness of the importance of signing up to the organ donation register. The campaign also emphasises the need for people to discuss their wishes with friends and family."
Hywel Dda NHS Trust's Chairman Chris Martin said: "We are delighted that plans for a permanent dialysis unit for Pembrokeshire patients are progressing and that in the meantime, patients can be treated in the temporary unit."
Roy J. Thomas, Chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and Donate Wales campaign, said: "We are fully committed along with the Welsh Assembly Government, to world class renal facilities across Wales. Transplant and dialysis treatments in Wales are improving under this government and we are working in partnership to ensure this continues and that more kidney patients and their families in Wales benefit."
Cardigan and District 'Walk for Life' (From Tivyside Advertiser)
Cardigan and District 'Walk for Life' (From Tivyside Advertiser)
Cardigan and District 2009 Walk for Life in aid of Kidney Wales Foundation is again being organised this year by Auriol Williams and Mair Morris. The sponsored walk will take place on Sunday morning ,29th March, 10.30am from The Cafe, Station Road, Cardigan through the Wildlife Center to Cilgerran and back.
Cardigan and District 2009 Walk for Life in aid of Kidney Wales Foundation is again being organised this year by Auriol Williams and Mair Morris. The sponsored walk will take place on Sunday morning ,29th March, 10.30am from The Cafe, Station Road, Cardigan through the Wildlife Center to Cilgerran and back.
Health Minister, Edwina Hart, to visit Withybush Hospital's new renal dialysis unit (From Western Telegraph)
Health Minister, Edwina Hart, to visit Withybush Hospital's new renal dialysis unit (From Western Telegraph): "Health Minister, Edwina Hart, to visit Withybush Hospital's new renal dialysis unit
9:53am Thursday 5th March 2009
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Welsh Health Minister, Edwina Hart, will today (Thursday) visit a new renal dialysis unit at Withybush Hospital and meet patients and staff benefiting from the new local facilities.
The unit opened in December last year with the ability to treat 12 patients. Since then a dozen more stations have opened and 24 patients can be accommodated ."
9:53am Thursday 5th March 2009
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Welsh Health Minister, Edwina Hart, will today (Thursday) visit a new renal dialysis unit at Withybush Hospital and meet patients and staff benefiting from the new local facilities.
The unit opened in December last year with the ability to treat 12 patients. Since then a dozen more stations have opened and 24 patients can be accommodated ."
Sunday, 1 February 2009
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.”
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.
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.
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