Why?
- Over 3 million people in the UK are at risk of kidney disease
- Every year an estimated 50,000 people in the UK are being treated for end stage kidney failure
- 90% of people, that’s around 7,000, on the transplant list are waiting for a kidney, yet only around 2,500 transplants are carried out each year (1,600 from deceased donors and 900 from living donors)
- 3,000 people a year die while on dialysis and 300 people a year die while waiting for a transplant
- Kidney disease kills, currently the only treatments for the illness are dialysis, a transplant or conservative care
What is World Kidney Day?
World Kidney Day was first established in 2006 to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys in relation to our overall health, while also seeking to reduce the impact of kidney disease worldwide.
Over 100 countries get involved in this annual event including kidney disease patients, their friends and relatives, researchers and healthcare professionals. Activities take place across the UK, from balloon releases, ‘Wear it Purple Days’ to blood pressure testing.
Read about World Kidney Day in the news here
Get involved and help us raise funds!
To find out what Kidney Research UK are doing in your area click here
To obtain Kidney Research UK fundraising materials click here
Am I at risk?
Please read our Are Your Kidney’s OK leaflet to find out what you can do to help yourself. Please click here
'Go Purple' for Kidney Research UK!
We’re asking as many people as possible to get behind Kidney Research UK on World Kidney Day by donning the Charity’s signature colour and holding purple-themed events. Not only is this great fun and easy to do but will also help to raise awareness about the dangers of kidney disease and the importance of kidney health. We’re also inviting people to email pictures of their events to:
gopurple@kidneyresearchuk.org, to form part of a special online gallery after March the 8th. The person whose photo is judged best will win £100 of high street shopping vouchers! Full
terms and conditions apply.
Fun and easy ways to ‘Go Purple’ for the day!
Wear it Purple day
Why not get everyone to ‘Go Purple’ for the day? Make a donation to encourage your boss to ‘Go Purple’ in a way that you get to choose!
Purple bucket collection
Simply place a purple collection bucket in store or in the staff room - no effort required!
Purple coffee and cake break
Sell purple themed cakes and biscuits for an hour during the morning.
Hold a purple themed raffle
Prizes could include; Cadbury’s chocolate, Milk Tray or purple items of stationery!
Spread the word!
Please spread the word about your fundraising activities for Kidney Research UK on World Kidney Day through Twitter and Facebook.
Sign up!
To sign up to the organ donor register click here
Want to know more about kidney disease?
Click here for more information
Click here to find out if you could be at risk by taking our health check
Click here to find more about World Kidney Day
Terms and Conditions
By submitting a photo/photos as part of this competition you are consenting to said photo/photos being used by the Charity in a variety of media purposes, including but not restricted to: releases to the press and broadcast media and publicity materials such as the Charity’s website and supporter newsletter. Furthermore, by submitting a photo, you agree that you have sought appropriate permission from all parties present in the picture before entering the competition. There is no limit to the number of photos that you can submit as part of this competition and all entries will be judged by a select panel of charity employees. The prize of £100 of high street shopping vouchers will be awarded to the person whose photo is deemed to best capture the spirit of World Kidney Day and will be awarded to the individual who submitted the image.