Kidney Kids Scotland
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
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About Kidney Kids Scotland
Helping Scottish children with renal /urology illness and their families, also supporting Scottish hospitals supplying them with much needed machinery.
Kidney Kids Scotland Description
Kidney Kids Scotland was founded as a Charitable Trust in 2000 and is the only Scottish Charity supporting children with renal illness and their families across Scotland. The main aim of the charity is to enable children to receive treatment as close to home as possible minimizing disruption to their family unit. We work closely and rely on the expertise of consultants, medical and welfare personnel to identify where help is most needed. The charity supports hospitals all over Scotland by supplying them with much needed equipment and funding for posts recognised as being essential. Our main focus goes to The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow as this is the centre of excellence for children with renal illness. It is the only hospital in Scotland to perform paediatric Haemodialysis and transplantation. In addition our Trustees believe that no family should have to worry unduly over financial problems while also worrying about a sick child. We therefore do our utmost to support these families in any way we can – this can often be a listening ear, putting them in contact with another family with similar problems or helping them with much needed financial assistance.
Since the charities inception in July 2000 we have given well over 1. 6 million directly towards the treatment of children in Scotland who suffer from renal /urology problems. End stage renal failure has no cure and the only way to prolong life is by treating with dialysis or transplantation. This is a disease the child and their family have to learn to live with. These families come from all over Scotland.
Since 2009, we have held a family weekend for children and young people facing a transplant, which has proven to be a tremendous success. This is an opportunity for families and young people to find out more about their child’s illness, meet other families who understand and spend some quality time together. In 2015 this extended to also having a teenage weekend, helping them with the many challenges they face during this difficult time.
Although kidney failure is rare it affects every aspect of a child’s life. Kidney disease has no cure and can only be treated with dialysis or transplantation.
Reviews
Here are some fantastic images from the awards ceremony at the British Transplant Games in Birmingham.
Day 4 pictures from the British Transplant Games in Birmingham. There are some fantastic action shots of our kids here. Thanks to Michael Gibson for sharing these with us.
Nathalie at the British Transplant Games takes to the track. Well done to her!
The Donor Run is one of the highlights of the annual British Transplant Games. Here are some of the highlights of the event from our team of brave kids!
Swimming and Badminton from day 3 of the British Transplant Games in Birmingham - The Glasgow children's team
Transplant Games Day 3. Another great day and some great pictures from Michael Gibson
And the medal updates for our kids at the Transplant Games in Birmingham are ...........
Day two of the British Transplant Games in Birmingham and it was a hot one. The kids of the Glasgow Children's team are doing brilliantly and having a ball. Michael Gibson has let us share these fantastic photos from the day.
John and his team mates at the bowling event at the Transplant Games in Birmingham today PLUS today's results are in. Well done all! Can't wait to see more pictures of the action tomorrow.
And there are off!
The Glasgow Children's team are in Birmingham for the British Transplant Games. We will be bringing you results and pictures from the event as we get them. This is a snap from the obstacle course on the first day of the event! More to come.
All of the brave kids on the team have lived on a daily basis with hospital appointments and medical treatment. Having had a transplant they find that they can now live a normal life - and take part in sports just like other children. Competing in the Games is a chance for these youngsters to show that their condition is no barrier to achievement. Well done to each an every one of them!
Have you got your tickets yet to the Kidney Kids Scotland Ladies Lunch? It promises to be a fantastic day with great food, raffle prizes and the amazing voice of Barbara Bryceland to entertain us. It is only £30 pp for this great day out. All funds raised go to Kidney Kids Scotland. To buy your ticket go to http://www.kidneykids.org.uk/…/tickets- for-fundraising-even… or alternatively call the office on 01324 555 843.
The British Transplant Games kick off in Birmingham on the 5th August and we are busy getting the packs organised for all of the kids and volunteers from our 2018 team. Much excitement as the countdown begins. Here is a little preview of the kit this year!
We recently asked for some help in acquiring an ipad for our office and we are so thrilled that we now have two ipads which will make a huge difference to both our work in the office and presenting whilst out and about.
So a massive heart felt thank you to both Jenna Davidson and The Gadget Guy for coming to our rescue. We really appreciate it.
Vegas Night at the Radstone Hotel in aid of Kidney Kids Scotland .This fabulous night will include a light buffet served at your table, Casino tables and entertainment from the amazing DJ Mathew Downs. A night not to be missed!!!! Tickets only £25.00 each.
Entertainment by the Fabulous Barbara Bryceland, the Kidney Kids Scotland Ladies Lunch promises to be a fabulous afternoon of fun, delicious food and laughs.
The event is the perfect excuse to get the girls together and be entertained in style!
Guests will enjoy a delicious two course meal with welcome drink, all to raise funds for Kidney Kids Scotland, helping children with renal illness and their families all for only £30 per ticket.
... If you have any questions about the event or would like any more information, get in touch 01324 555843 or office@kidneykids.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.
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kidney Kids Scotland do Vegas!!!
A fantastic Vegas Night will be held in the Radstone Hotel on the 7th September at the Radstone Hotel to raise money for Kidney Kids Scotland. Tickets are only £25 pp
Are you feeling lucky?
... The night includes casino tables, a light buffet and entertainment from the amazing DJ Matthew Downs and fabulous prizes in our raffle. This is a night to be missed.
Tickets are going fast - to secure yours you can either call the office on 01324 555 843 OR simply book your tickets online using the link below.
http://www.kidneykids.org.uk/…/vegas-ni ght-radstone-hotel-7…
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Thank you so much to Janice McAsh for allowing us to share these fantastic images of her Pretty Muddy race. Janice raised a grand total of £340 for Kidney Kids Scotland, we are delighted.
I think that the Kidney Kids team ought to sign up for this race next year .... what do you think?
Please take the time to watch this little video. Go Team Betsy best wishes from The Kidney Kidney Kids Team 💕👍
More about Kidney Kids Scotland
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: -
Saturday: -
Sunday: -