This May, Harry and I will be running the Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for PKD Charity.

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a degenerative genetic disorder in which cysts form in the kidneys, impairing their function over time and resulting in kidney failure. There is currently no cure and over 70,000 people in the UK suffering with the disease and awaiting a transplant.

PKD is prevalent in my family due to being inherited genetically. My uncle successfully underwent a kidney transplant 10 years ago which was donated by his brother, however, many aren’t lucky enough to have a family member who is an immediate match and healthy enough to donate a kidney. My Mam is currently awaiting a kidney transplant after unsuccessful family match testing, my brother and cousin also both have PKD and will require a transplant at some point, with their children all being born with a 50% chance of having PKD.

We are so eager to raise awareness and money to support PKD Charity in their work in helping those that live with the disease, for better treatment and hopefully to one day find a cure.

We will be so grateful for any donations possible <3