Big thank you to all the runners,so far 70 runners from the Pencoed Panthers are taking part in the Cardiff 10km in September and the Cardiff Half Marathon in October.

This charity means a lot to the Panthers as they help to support Barney Thomas ( the panthers Number one Fan) and his Family. 

Runners so far are:

Nathan Rees, Chelsea Taylor, Molly Downs, Dayne Marsden, Sam Meredith, Amy Williams, Emma Marshell, Jemma Howell, Richard Morgan, Delyth Powell, Louise Bayham, Natalie Jones, Emma Cox, Helen Lewis, Stacey Louise Mcintyre, Claire Griffiths, Louise Howells Hughes, Odette Weir, Amanda Pallister, Sian Morgan, Melanie Thomas, Kirsty Munro, Laurence Stachow, Rebecca Ireland, Sarah Griffith, Debbie Walby, Lissa Clayton, Katrina Wheeler, Louise Dixon, Clare Johns, Lauren Briggs, Stephne Puddy, Karen SKinley, Kate Lee, Sian Lawless, Amy Watkins, Rhi Lloyd, Nicola Louise, Clare Poole, Amy Davision, Catherine Bain, Gemma Hughes, Rio Roxanne West, Rhian Casseldine-Foreman, Elizabeth Evans, Debs Hiscock, Phoebe Pennell, Jason Hiscocks, Gareth Jones, Chris Hutchings, Elizabeth Lewless, Rhia Bond, Neve Pennell, Nicola Hooper, Kirsty Songhurst

Read Barneys story below:

Just 19 months old, Barney has chronic kidney disease brought on by PUV. Whether tomorrow or in twenty years’ time, he will develop kidney failure at some stage during his life.

Barney currently visits the Children’s Kidney Centre for check-ups every two months, though this pattern will change as his condition becomes more unstable. He also attends hospital for regular blood tests and to see his consultant. He also has scans and check-ups with his surgeon.

Below, Barney’s mother answers questions about her son’s condition.

What do you think are the main benefits of having events such as the WFL, the Children’s Christmas Party and Cardiff 10K?

They each highlight the issues of kidney disease. The Christmas party was amazing. The children there were able to feel normal for the afternoon and actually be children, which is so important; they go through so much it’s nice for them to have a treat.

Do you think it’s important to fundraise for and support Kidney Wales? If so, why? 

Definitely! This money supports families in their darkest moments. It pays for play therapists who entertain Barney while he has his bloods checked. It provides support workers who have helped us claim money from the government to help us with Barney’s illness. Without the Kidney Wales family we would be at a total loss.

full story can be found here

https://www.kidneywales.cymru/about-kidney-disease/barneys-story/

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