Dani Running for Renal
Danielle Thomas is raising money for Kidney Care UK
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22 years ago on the 18th January a 19 year old boy lost his life in a motorbike accident.
22 years ago on the 18th January a 7 year old girl received a life saving kidney transplant.
That 7 year old girl was me.
On that day, that young man not only saved my life but gave life to my son. After having a baby boy of my own in September of last year I feel it is time to give back and truly say thank you for the gift that is life.
So, this year I plan on completing 11 events, 6 of which are half marathons, for the Kidney Care UK Charity (formally the BKPA - British Kidney Patients Association) who over the last two decades have given me and so many other kidney transplant patients some normality in our lives amongst other patients who, well, get it.
I have decided to take on this challenge to raise money for the charity for a number of reasons...
Primarily and most importantly my motivation is to raise money for the Renal Unit in Bangor who's chosen charity is Kidney Care UK. If it wasn't for the whole teams incredible support, phenomenal healthcare before, throughout and after my pregnancy and belief in me and my health my baby boy wouldn't be here, nor would I. Secondly, I am determined to get fit. As a result of completing these events my blood pressure will reduce back to my pre-baby BP which in turn will help improve my kidney function enabling me to be the healthiest and best Mummy to my beautiful baby boy 💙
So, I've set up a Just Giving page and will be fundraising throughout the year with my target being £1000. Any support and donations will be grately appreciated and will most certainly keep me running towards the end of those long half marathon miles 😅🏃
If anyone would like to join me in any of the events please let me know; running buddies are always welcome but I warn you... I am slower than a head of turtles stampeding through peanut butter but, I run 😂💪🏃
So far Steff is kickstarting my events with me running Anglesey Half on 4th March as well as Conwy half later in the year. I'm doing Waves, Mud and Mountains with my friend Catherine and Andy.
Anglesey Half Marathon - Sunday 4th MarchWaves, Mud & Mountains - Saturday 24th MarchChester Half Marathon - Sunday 29th AprilBig Rock 10K - Sunday 5th MaySnowdonia Half Marathon - Sunday 20th MayAbersoch 10K - Saturday 2nd JuneFelinheli 10K - Wednesday 27th June North Wales Half Marathon - Saturday 21st July Bangor Half Marathon - Saturday 6th OctoberFlintshire 10K - Sunday 21st OctoberConwy Half Marathon - Sunday 18th November
Thank you!!!
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
22 years ago on the 18th January a 19 year old boy lost his life in a motorbike accident.
22 years ago on the 18th January a 7 year old girl received a life saving kidney transplant.
That 7 year old girl was me.
On that day, that young man not only saved my life but gave life to my son. After having a baby boy of my own in September of last year I feel it is time to give back and truly say thank you for the gift that is life.
So, this year I plan on completing 11 events, 6 of which are half marathons, for the Kidney Care UK Charity (formally the BKPA - British Kidney Patients Association) who over the last two decades have given me and so many other kidney transplant patients some normality in our lives amongst other patients who, well, get it.
I have decided to take on this challenge to raise money for the charity for a number of reasons...
Primarily and most importantly my motivation is to raise money for the Renal Unit in Bangor who's chosen charity is Kidney Care UK. If it wasn't for the whole teams incredible support, phenomenal healthcare before, throughout and after my pregnancy and belief in me and my health my baby boy wouldn't be here, nor would I. Secondly, I am determined to get fit. As a result of completing these events my blood pressure will reduce back to my pre-baby BP which in turn will help improve my kidney function enabling me to be the healthiest and best Mummy to my beautiful baby boy 💙
So, I've set up a Just Giving page and will be fundraising throughout the year with my target being £1000. Any support and donations will be grately appreciated and will most certainly keep me running towards the end of those long half marathon miles 😅🏃
If anyone would like to join me in any of the events please let me know; running buddies are always welcome but I warn you... I am slower than a head of turtles stampeding through peanut butter but, I run 😂💪🏃
So far Steff is kickstarting my events with me running Anglesey Half on 4th March as well as Conwy half later in the year. I'm doing Waves, Mud and Mountains with my friend Catherine and Andy.
Anglesey Half Marathon - Sunday 4th MarchWaves, Mud & Mountains - Saturday 24th MarchChester Half Marathon - Sunday 29th AprilBig Rock 10K - Sunday 5th MaySnowdonia Half Marathon - Sunday 20th MayAbersoch 10K - Saturday 2nd JuneFelinheli 10K - Wednesday 27th June North Wales Half Marathon - Saturday 21st July Bangor Half Marathon - Saturday 6th OctoberFlintshire 10K - Sunday 21st OctoberConwy Half Marathon - Sunday 18th November
Thank you!!!
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.