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On the 18th – 22nd August this year, i am taking part in a 500k charity cycle from London to Paris for Tayside Kidney Patient Association and the Renal Unit at Ninewells. In January 2010, my mum took suddenly ill and was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure which means she requires dialysis for the rest of her life. End stage renal disease(ERSD) is the total or nearly total or permanent loss of kidney function. After being hospitalised for nearly one month and nearly losing her twice, she is now home and making progress, albeit slow. My mum can only survive because of the dialysis provided at Ninewells Renal Unit, if it was not for that then there would be no treatment as she is not fit enough for a transplant at present. The cycle will take me four days to complete with the following plan: London to Dover 95 miles approx Calais to Abbeville 75 miles approx Abbeville to Beauvais 70 miles approx Beauvais to Paris 60 miles approx The charity i am doing this for is local and this organisation supports kidney patients in Tayside and North East Fife who, in many cases, are waiting for a transplant. I also have an agreement with them that half of the money raised will go to the Renal Unit at Ninewells Hospital where my Mum receives her treatment.. This is a fitness challenge for me but its nothing in comparison to what my mum has faced over the last few months. If it was not for the expertise at Ninewells she would not be here today. Any sponsorship that can be given would be very much appreciated Many Thanks Claire