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.
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
Spread the word!
Please spread the word about your fundraising activities for Kidney Research UK on World Kidney Day through Twitter and Facebook.
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Want to know more about kidney disease?
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Click here to find more about World Kidney Day