WALK FOR LIFE DINNER 2008 A GREAT SUCCESS

Hundreds turned out at the City Hall Cardiff for the 2008 Walk for Life presentations with stars Alex Jones , Amanda Protheroe Thomas and legend Stuart Cable.Over 20 of the 37 Walks turned out.

The Walk for Life supporters generated over £77,000 for the Kidney Wales Foundation and Roy J Thomas said " Money is still coming in and we expect over £85,000 this year.It has been an amazing year for us. The work has been generous and selfless. The Kidney Children's Unit and the University of Wales Institute of Nephrology will benefit."

Communities like Ammanford and Fishguad raised over £10,000 in each Walk.Gwaenysgor from North Wales celebrated 10 years of walking.

Pictured is Alex Jones who helped host the evening.More pictures will be featured on Tuesday next week and on the KW website.

Walkers Step Out For Charity (from Barry And District News)

Walkers Step Out For Charity (from Barry And District News) click


THE Barry Walk For Life event raised more than £1,000 for the Kidney Wales Foundation on Sunday.
Over 30 walkers met up at Morrisons Car Park at 11am on Sunday morning, and walked to the Knap, through Romilly Park and back via Broad Street.
The event was organised again this year by Gaynor Taylor in memory of her son Richard who died in 2004, and her husband John who died two years ago, shortly before the walk.
Gaynor said: "We won't know exactly how much has been raised for a while - but we know that it is over £1,000.
"I'm really pleased - and we were really lucky to have such a nice day for the event."

Walk For Life Raises Over £4000 (from Western Telegraph)

Walk For Life Raises Over 4000 (from Western Telegraph) click

Around 250 people in Fishguard showed their support for the Kidney Wales Foundation by taking part in the Walk for Life .
The walk was organised by KW AMBASSDOR Allison John and family. Allison, who is studying medicine at Cardiff University, suffers from cystic fibrosis. She had a liver transplant and a heart and lung transplant in her late teens.
Just over a year ago the 29-year-old needed a kidney transplant and a suitable match was found in her father. In the course of her treatment she became involved with the Kidney Wales Foundation and became their ambassador.
The Fishguard walk was one of 33 going on simultaneously all over Wales to raise awareness and raise funds for kidney research and kidney patients. So far £4000 has been raised from sponsorship and collection boxes, with more money still to come in.
Allison's mother Helen was overwhelmed by the amount of people who showed up on the day.
"People were so supportive, I can't get over it." she said. "It was amazing a really good turn out and everybody walked from 75 year olds to babies in pushchairs. They all came in a jolly mood ready to walk. It was really rewarding for us as a family."

Walk The Line To Save A Life (from South Wales Guardian)

Walk The Line To Save A Life (from South Wales Guardian)

AMMANFORD
The Kidney Research Wales Walk for Life was a great success on Sunday , with more than 100 people taking part, including Welsh rugby superstars Shane Williams and Dwayne Peel.
"The walk was brilliant," said event organiser Chris Dark.
"The weather was good, despite the forecast, and we had more than 100 people taking part which was fantastic.
"Shane and Dwayne were excellent with the crowd."
With the cash still being counted, Chris felt the day had been a huge success.
"I'm not sure how much money we've raised yet, but I think it's quite a good sum," he said.
Barclays Bank Ammanford also took part in the walk and raised £850, and matched £750 as part of the bank's pound-for-pound Community Investment Programme.
The event was organised by the Kidney Wales Foundation which hopes to raise £100,00 and raise awareness of the kidney disease.
Ammanford Mayor Carol Cadman, who took part in the walk, was delighted with the turnout.
"There were children, families, people with dogs," she said.
"The rain kept away and the children were thrilled to see Shane and Dwayne, who signed a lot of autographs.
"I also beat my record from last year because I wasn't last in the race this time."
The Kidney Research Wales Foundation would like to thank everyone who took part, especially Carol, Shane and Dwayne.

Ruth’s taking on a trek - icWales

Ruth’s taking on a trek - icWales click here

by Jessica Flynn, South Wales Echo
RUTH Martin is getting her walking shoes on for a mammoth trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
The civil servant from London, whose brother John works at the University Hospital of Wales, will be raising money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.

CARMARTHEN

The Streets of Carmarthen were well filled with Walkers. Martin Presdee jones (Organiser) and Dylan Williams with walkers. Thank you to
Mayor of Carmarthen and Peter Hughes-Griffiths former Mayor, County Councilor and great supporter.Sisters from Llandeilo SurgerySt Johns Ambulance brigade who attendedMembers of St. Cynwr Womens Institute who served soft drinks at the half way halt at Glangwili Hospital.

PONTYPRIDD IN STYLE

Ponty Panda and the Chief with the Ponty Walkers did Zowiann proud at the Ponty Walk For Life.

Thank you the Flood Family, Barrie and all supporters.