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Joe Stoneham is raising money for Kidney Care UK
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London Marathon 2025 · 27 April 2025 ·

The #KidneyWarriors are taking on the TCS London Marathon 2025. All 26.2 miles of this famous route will be helping raise awareness and vital funds for kidney patients to make sure no-one faces kidney disease alone.

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Hi Everyone,

I am proud to say I’m running the London Marathon in 2025 to raise money towards a charity that is dedicated to researching cures for kidney disease and kidney failure. This cause is incredibly close to my heart due to the battles that my Nan has faced due to kidney disease.

In 2018, my Nan was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to the loss of both her kidneys. Since then, the impact on her and my Grandad has been huge. Just to name a few of the impacts: having dialysis 3 times a week, 4 hours at a time in the hospital (which is incredibly boring & takes up a large part of the day), loss of appetite & fatigue are just a small number amongst many, as a result of this both my Nanny and Grandads’ quality of life has deteriorated significantly, making everyday tasks difficult. Despite everything, my Nanny remains as positive as can be and continues to make everybody laugh & smile, witnessing the struggles she & my grandad have faced has given me the determination to make a difference & hopefully stop this happening to more and more people.

Please support my marathon run to help my Nanny and raise awareness for all the awful issues she has faced. Every contribution helps in the fight against this awful disease. Thank you!

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Kidney Care UK plays a crucial role in advancing research and providing vital support to those affected by kidney disease. Their work is essential for finding new treatments and improving the lives of patients and their families. By running the marathon, I hope to raise funds that will contribute to this important mission and offer hope to others facing similar challenges.

Your support can make a real difference. Every donation, no matter the size, will help fund vital research and support services that can transform lives. Together, we can drive progress towards better treatments and ultimately a cure for kidney disease.

Please consider making a donation to support my marathon journey and the incredible work of Kidney Care UK. Your generosity will not only help my Nan and others in her situation but also bring us closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life-altering condition.

Donation summary

Total
£3,046.20
+ £695.00 Gift Aid
Online
£3,046.20
Offline
£0.00

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