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So many fundraisers have been done in aid of the Kidney Fund that it is impossible to mention them all. Below is an example of the events that have been held.
In addition to events we have pictured below, three employees of Maclaren Racing Cars did a 5K swimathon; John and Valerie Canning 'Opened Their Garden' again in the spring of 2006; Sheila Webb donated the proceeds from a 'History Walk around Tolworth' and computer lessons she is giving; Patricia Dreidger's children made donations to the Fund in lieu of a 70th birthday gift; Ivor Astley held a hugely successful benefit night at Tone's Bar in Cheam (Ivor's son sang 'Rat Pack'); John Canning and members of staff at the National Blood Service Offices held a craft fair in aid of the Fund; the South West Thames Renal Unit's Transplant Team held Summer & Autumn dances; Keith Michel, Samantha Donovan and friends organised an 'auction, pool match and barbeque' at the Panther Pub in Reigate; The Book People in Godalming, Surrey held their annual 'Loud Shirt Day' in aid of the Kidney Fund; the regulars at the Sportman Pub in Kingswood donated proceeds from the Quiz Nights and Christmas raffle; AGI Labels in Littlehampton, W Sussex, and Paragon Employment Services in Camberley, Surrey made the Kidney Fund the beneficiary of their 'Christmas Card and Gift Fund'; Karen English asked for donations to the Fund in place of gifts for her '30th birthday'; and Mr Dennis Amy sells his very popular homemade marmalade and chutney every year. There have been many other wonderful fundraising efforts - too many to mention all of them. It has been a great year! Thank you to each and everyone for all of these creative and successful fundraisers!
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'Wedding Gifts'
On 12 July 2007, exactly one year after Anna Pearce donated a kidney to her boyfriend Chris Howard the pair were married and asked for donations to the Kidney Fund in lieu of wedding gifts.
Thank you very much Chris and Anna, and all best wishes for a very bright and happy future.
click here for more on Chris & Anna
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'Summer fruits & Jams'
For four years, Jill Wright's Mum, Sheila Smith,has donated the proceeds from her sale of summer fruits and jams to the Kidney Fund. Sheila is pictured here in her garden,picking currants with her grandson. Jill's uncle/kidney donor Chris is in excellent health and still doing 70 mile sponsored bike rides!
Thank
you for the hard work Sheila!
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'Garden Parties'
Sue Beesley chose one of the few glorious days of Summer 2007 for her very successful fundraising garden party which included a Bouncy Slide, Coconut Shy, Plate smashing and rides in a Cateram Super 7 Classic Car. Pictured with Sue (left) is Julia. The two became friends about a year ago when they met in St George's hospital where they both had transplants.
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'Triathlons'
The Kidney Fund is very grateful to 3 members of Fineman Ross LLP who raised funds for us by taking part in the King Sturge Property Triathlon on 29 June 2007. Thank you Henry Godsall, (top left), Paul McNair (top right) and Peter Fineman (below)
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'Four Peaks Challenges'
Many thanks to Steve Lamb who climbed the 4 highest peaks in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in aid of the Kidney Fund starting in Scotland on 2 June 2006 and finishing in Ireland on 5 June 2006. This is a continuous walking challenge of approximately 31 miles with little or no rest apart from the time spent riding in the coach between mountains - but the views are great! Steve's employer BP matched the amount he raised. Thanks to BP!
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'Dropouts Fundraising Concert'
When Sarah Gibbs, a 21 year old who is on dialysis went to an Osmond Brothers concert, Lead guitarist Gene Puckett formed a friendship with Sarah Gibbs, and after getting to know her decided that he and his new band wanted to do something to raise funds for Renal Research. They held a concert in Kingston on July 14, and are planning another fundraising event in their home state of Missouri, USA in the near future.
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'Birthdays'
Joanne Booth-Mason asked friends for donations to the Kidney Fund, rather than gifts for her 50th Birthday.
Many thanks Joanne!
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'Fire Walks'
Fifty valiant volunteers took part in our second Fire Walk in October 2006. (We held our first fire walk in November 2003). As they walked on red hot coals burning at 1200 degrees farenheit, the walkers once again proved the old adage: 'courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to operate in spite of fear'
Over £16,000 was raised!
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'Marathons'
Our 8 strong team raised an incredible £93,000 in the 2006 London Marathon. Our thanks go out to (pictured from left to right) Adam Barratt, Rob Adnitt, Steve Marsh, Mary-Kay Sheehy, Carole Lamb, Jonathan Kwan, Thomas Rhind, Ajay Bhalla
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'Three Men in a Boat'
On 25 August 2006, three men and their 'stuffed' dog (Hector) set off in their boat. They started in Oxford and after 6 long days of rowing a distance of 100 river miles, Paul Mansell, Dan Batterton, Jack Mayhew (and Hector) arrived in Kingston unscathed except for their blistered hands. The weather was kind to them, and the three men in their boat were kind enough to raise £700 for the Kidney Fund! |
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'Party to Celebrate Life'
As a way of 'giving something back', and a thank you for the kindness shown by all of the doctors and nurses at St Helier during her stay at the hospital, Joanne Reed decided to arrange a fund raising party in October for all her family and friends. She received many donations for auction from various companies and individuals. In addition, Joanne's sister and brother in law ran the Cardiff marathon for the Kidney Fund and in all, they raised a staggering £5,700.00 |
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'Cycling Back to Their Roots'
Katy & Ian Hall cycled for three days from their home in Barnstaple, Devon to where they used to live in Ashtead, Surrey (a distance of 212.84 miles!) starting on June 24. The ride was done in memory of Katy's father Gerald Golding and raised £1,000 for the Kidney Fund. Thank you very much Ian and Katy! |
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'London to Warwick Bike Ride'
On 20 June 2006 Richard Bowen (husband of Sarah Bowen who is a Sister on Richard Bright ward) and Guy Biggin cycled 110 miles from their office in London to Warwick University for the Horwath Clark Whitehill annual charities group conference. They set out at 8:00 am and, despite getting lost several times, arrived in Warwick, slightly sore, in time for dinner at 8:30 pm.Their generous sponsors have contributed over £1,000 to the Kidney Fund. Many thanks Richard and Guy!
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'Three Peaks Challenge'
Kevin Connolly and the NatWest Team - Charing Cross completed 'The Three Peaks Challenge' starting on 1 July and finishing 25.5 hours later (they are pictured atop Scarfell Pike). This challenge which they did for his brother, Paul Connolly, raised approximately £4,000 for research. "It was tough" said Kevin, "but glad to help". Many thanks to all of you and to Nat West! |
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'Alton 10 Mile Road Race'
Simon Williams completed the 23rd Alton 10 Mile Road race on the 14th May and raised £540 for the Fund -
Thank you Simon! |
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'Swimathon'
Sophie and Emily Tidman recently competed in a Swimathon and raised £250 for the Kidney Fund.
Thank you girls! |
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'Croydon Mela'
The Croydon Branch has a stall at the weekend long Mela held each July in Lloyd Park, Croydon. This is a very successful and busy event. Volunteers are always needed and are enthusiastically welcomed to help sell on the stall.
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