In 1999, aged 15, my kidneys failed. Since then I have spent long periods of my life on dialysis and have been fortunate enough to receive three kidney transplants, the last of which was in November 2016.

I am lucky, I know people who have spent decades on dialysis, not suitable to receive a transplant, and some who have sadly passed away while waiting on the transplant list.

There are currently 68,000 people being treated for kidney failure, so during the month of June I will be walking 68,000 per week to raise vital funds for the National Kidney Federation, a charity run by kidney patients to support kidney patients and their families.

Please support this step challenge so the National Kidney Federation can continue its vital work in supporting patients.