Newport tot's race against time for new life (From South Wales Argus)
Leo was chosen by the Kidney Wales Foundation as the face of their “Walk for Life” fundraising event.
To find out more about the Walk for Life fundraising scheme call 029 20343940 or visit www.kidneywales.com.
Monday, 26 January 2009
Join one of dozens of Walks for Life on March 29 to help a child - WalesOnline
Join one of dozens of Walks for Life on March 29 to help a child - WalesOnline
Join one of dozens of Walks for Life on March 29 to help a child
Jan 26 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
This year’s Walk for Life will encourage fundraisers to help the Kidney Wales Foundation to help a child.
The annual charity event – the foundation’s biggest and most important fundraising event – will help children like Leo Jones.
The Walk for Life on March 29 will be supported by Katherine Jenkins, Nicole Cooke and Sarra Elgan.
Join one of dozens of Walks for Life on March 29 to help a child
Jan 26 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
This year’s Walk for Life will encourage fundraisers to help the Kidney Wales Foundation to help a child.
The annual charity event – the foundation’s biggest and most important fundraising event – will help children like Leo Jones.
The Walk for Life on March 29 will be supported by Katherine Jenkins, Nicole Cooke and Sarra Elgan.
Leo was born in Cardiff with a massive tumour on his spine - WalesOnline
Leo was born in Cardiff with a massive tumour on his spine - WalesOnline
AT JUST three-and-a-half Leo Jones has already experienced a lifetime of healthcare and surgery.
Born with a massive tumour on his spine, he has fought for life through numerous operations and refuses to let kidney failure interfere with his childhood.
Leo, who could receive one of his dad Gareth’s kidneys later this year, is the face of the Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life campaign this year.
AT JUST three-and-a-half Leo Jones has already experienced a lifetime of healthcare and surgery.
Born with a massive tumour on his spine, he has fought for life through numerous operations and refuses to let kidney failure interfere with his childhood.
Leo, who could receive one of his dad Gareth’s kidneys later this year, is the face of the Kidney Wales Foundation’s Walk for Life campaign this year.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Walking -why we do it? And why Katherine is a proud to support us
For the first time ever we’ll be announcing more than one Walk for Life Ambassador. And we’re very excited to reveal that our first is world famous mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins.
Katherine said: “The Walk for Life raises tens of thousands of pounds every year to help the hundreds of children across Wales affected by kidney failure.
“This money is vital to helping support facilities like the Children’s Kidney Unit in Cardiff and I think it’s amazing that so many people get involved every year with the walks.
“The great thing about them is that they’re open to everyone and you don’t need to keep fit to take part. Just by raising a small amount of money you’ll be sending a huge message of hope and support and making a genuine difference to these children’s lives.”
Katherine said: “The Walk for Life raises tens of thousands of pounds every year to help the hundreds of children across Wales affected by kidney failure.
“This money is vital to helping support facilities like the Children’s Kidney Unit in Cardiff and I think it’s amazing that so many people get involved every year with the walks.
“The great thing about them is that they’re open to everyone and you don’t need to keep fit to take part. Just by raising a small amount of money you’ll be sending a huge message of hope and support and making a genuine difference to these children’s lives.”
29 March 2009 is the day to Walk in Wales
2009’s Walk for Life takes place on March 29 and is set to be the biggest yet! And you can be a part of it.
If you organised a walk last year and want to get involved again we’d love to hear from you. And if there isn’t a walk in your hometown then why not organise one yourself? It’s really easy to do and you’ll get the full support of Kidney Wales’ Walk for Life team to help you all the way.
We supply all our walk organisers with their own bumper Walk for Life packs including promotional posters, flyers, sponsor forms, T-shirts and of course certificates for those that take part in the walk.
The walk itself can be as long or as short as you want it to be and you don’t have to be super fit to take part – just enjoy it at your own leisurely pace.
Last year a massive 36 walks took place across Wales from Amlwch in the north to Cardiff in the south raising more than £80,000. Money raised from our biggest fundraiser goes to helping transform the lives of the hundreds of children in Wales affected by kidney disease and failure. Life on dialysis for these children is extremely difficult, while some are so sick they might never get the chance to be put forward for a kidney transplant.
With your help and support though we can give these children and their families hope by funding new state-of-the-art dialysis machines, ground-breaking research into kidney disease, paediatric social workers and much-need improvements to the Children’s Kidney Unit at the University Hospital of Wales, which cares for patients across Wales.
Every penny you raise really does make a difference. Help us to help a child and support your local Walk for Life.
e mail noel@kidneywales.com
If you organised a walk last year and want to get involved again we’d love to hear from you. And if there isn’t a walk in your hometown then why not organise one yourself? It’s really easy to do and you’ll get the full support of Kidney Wales’ Walk for Life team to help you all the way.
We supply all our walk organisers with their own bumper Walk for Life packs including promotional posters, flyers, sponsor forms, T-shirts and of course certificates for those that take part in the walk.
The walk itself can be as long or as short as you want it to be and you don’t have to be super fit to take part – just enjoy it at your own leisurely pace.
Last year a massive 36 walks took place across Wales from Amlwch in the north to Cardiff in the south raising more than £80,000. Money raised from our biggest fundraiser goes to helping transform the lives of the hundreds of children in Wales affected by kidney disease and failure. Life on dialysis for these children is extremely difficult, while some are so sick they might never get the chance to be put forward for a kidney transplant.
With your help and support though we can give these children and their families hope by funding new state-of-the-art dialysis machines, ground-breaking research into kidney disease, paediatric social workers and much-need improvements to the Children’s Kidney Unit at the University Hospital of Wales, which cares for patients across Wales.
Every penny you raise really does make a difference. Help us to help a child and support your local Walk for Life.
e mail noel@kidneywales.com
Countdown to 2009 Walk For Life
The countdown is on to 2009’s Walk for Life!
To help raise thousands of pounds to transform the lives of children across Wales affected by kidney failure click here now
“I hope as many people attend their local Walk for Life as possible this year and make the day a huge success.”
Katherine Jenkins, Walk for Life Ambassador and Kidney Wales Patron.
Friday, 25 July 2008
Walking Land's End to John Groat's in 90 days
Congratulations to Kidney Wales fundraiser Ruth Martin who has completed her mamoth trek from Lands End to John O’Groats in 90 days.
The civil servant from London, whose brother works at the University Hospital for Wakles in Cardiff began her dauting 1,400 mile walk in April. And Ruth didn’t take the ‘easy route’ to the UK’s outermost reaches, instead zigzagging her way across the country’s coastal and public footpaths and national park trails.
“My brother John works at the University Hospital for Wales in kidney research and makes such a difference to people’s lives just like Kidney Wales does. That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to do my bit as well.
“The walk was hard, but an amazing experience and I would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have supported me along the way,” said Ruth.
Last year Ruth ran the London Marathon in under five hours, raising £3,700 for Kidney Wales. Already she has raised more than £2,000 from the walk and hopes to top the £3,000 mark soon.
“We would like to say a big thank you to Ruth for all her efforts; we are extremely proud of her. To walk more than 1,400 miles is an amazing achievement and the money she has raised will be used to help the lives of those affected by kidney failure,” said Kidney Wales chairman Roy J. Thomas.
The civil servant from London, whose brother works at the University Hospital for Wakles in Cardiff began her dauting 1,400 mile walk in April. And Ruth didn’t take the ‘easy route’ to the UK’s outermost reaches, instead zigzagging her way across the country’s coastal and public footpaths and national park trails.
“My brother John works at the University Hospital for Wales in kidney research and makes such a difference to people’s lives just like Kidney Wales does. That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to do my bit as well.
“The walk was hard, but an amazing experience and I would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have supported me along the way,” said Ruth.
Last year Ruth ran the London Marathon in under five hours, raising £3,700 for Kidney Wales. Already she has raised more than £2,000 from the walk and hopes to top the £3,000 mark soon.
“We would like to say a big thank you to Ruth for all her efforts; we are extremely proud of her. To walk more than 1,400 miles is an amazing achievement and the money she has raised will be used to help the lives of those affected by kidney failure,” said Kidney Wales chairman Roy J. Thomas.
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