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In May 2025, I will be running the Leeds Half Marathon to raise money for Kidney Research UK , a charity that has been remarkable in their efforts to raise awareness about kidney disease and support those suffering with it.

Charlie was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease -Nephronophthisis- at the age of 8 and has been waiting for a kidney transplant for over 3 years. He is one of approximately 16,000 children living with kidney disease, about 1,000 of whom are reliant on dialysis.

Despite a childhood of treatment plans, emergency hospital admissions and both emotional and severe physical pain, Charlie's optimism, strength and desire to seize every day is beyond inspiring. This extends to his attitude towards raising funds and awareness for kidney disease and charities, including Kidney Research UK.

Throughout his medical journey, Charlie has worked with Kidney Disease charities, has volunteered at the Transplant Games, worked with medical professionals, and he will soon be taking his message to Parliament.

He explains that "Kidney Research is important to me because they are enabling change by investing in our futures. Because of that, it means that 16,000 children will have a future worth living for."

I wish to continue Charlie's magnificent endeavours in fundraising for Kidney Research UK, to raise much needed funds and awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. I aim to run and train for this half marathon with same perseverance, enthusiasm and unwavering determination that Charlie embodies everyday.