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Your guide to fundraising

You’ve got what it takes...to fund research to save lives!

Kidney Research UK is the country’s leading charity funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. The charity is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations and every contribution makes an impact on our work. By agreeing to take part in one of our great events you are helping to fund more research and give millions of people the chance of a brighter future.

Why not encourage friends and relatives to get involved too. Whether they want to take part in the same event as you, or consider one of our other challenges, with a packed programme we’re sure there is an event for everyone to enjoy.

There are also lots of other ways to support Kidney Research UK, such as volunteering your time to help fundraising groups, helping out at events, buying or selling lottery tickets or making a regular gift.

Please visit our website at www.kidneyresearchuk.org and help us fund research to save lives.

Donation Line 0800 783 2973Email: [email protected]

For further information on our exciting range of events:

email [email protected] call 08456 12 12 26

Thank you for helping us raise money to fund research and save lives.

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Taking part in a physical challenge? Preparing for it can be daunting. Whatever event you’re planning to participate in, the right training will make sure it is far more enjoyable and you complete it safely.

If you are new to exercise consult your doctor before starting.

Get the right gear. If you’re going to be running, invest in a good pair of running shoes. Visit your nearest running shop for advice on the most suitable pair for you. Make sure you wear the right kind of clothing and it’s comfortable. For cycling, a helmet is essential.

Set a realistic training plan... and stick to it! Build your training up gradually. Doing too much too soon will lead to injury. When setting your plan be realistic about when you can train during the week.

Getting a friend involved will help you stay motivated and even better if they sign up for the same event, you can fundraise together. If you do train by yourself, make sure someone knows details of your route and the time you expect to return home.

Vary your training and routes. Cross training will help to build up fitness and it keeps training fun and interesting.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water or sports drinks during and after your training and on event day.

Join a local club. Make enquiries to your local running, cycling or swimming clubs and don’t be afraid to join. Most clubs welcome beginners.

Always stretch after training. It will keep your muscles flexible and prevent injury as well as reducing muscle soreness.

There is lots of advice and information on the internet to help with your training.

Check out our new runners’ training zone, for advice on nutrition, planning training routes, distance calculator, online coach and special participant forums. It’s a great way to share your experiences with others with the same goal. Take a look at www.kidneyresearchuk.org/ trainingzone

Most of all, enjoy your training and enjoy taking part on the day!

Don’t forget! If you’re doing an event away from home book your accommodation well in advance. There may be thousands of people taking part in the same event and accommodation can be limited.

We recommend booking as soon as you receive confirmation of your event registration. For help with accommodation visit the event website or call the nearest tourist office.

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Get active!Take part in one of our running events ... marathons, half marathons, 10ks, 5ks. Or take to your bike and join us on one of our team bike rides. How about climbing Ben Nevis?

Looking for something less energentic? Why not join our flagship event London Bridges Walk which is a great way to see the amazing sights of our capital city.

Looking for excitement…...abseil from a variety of venues, take a parachutejump, or ride the fast white water and raging rapids, a truly thrilling adventure sport!

Overseas adventureWe can offer you the chance to explore and experience a different world – whether trekking above a sea of clouds in Peru, trekking your way onto Everest, the highest mountain on earth or, taking part in a once in a lifetime trek along the Great Wall of China.

What better way to raise funds for charity?

Take part in one of our great events

Get others involvedHas your commitment to a Kidney Research UK event inspired friends and relatives to get involved? There are lots of ways they can help raise money to save lives.


Great ways to make

fundraising fun!There are lots of great ways to raise sponsorship. Here are some ideas to help you reach your target!

• Organiseafancydressdayinyouroffice and charge staff a fee to do so

• Holdacoffeemorningandaskfriends and relatives to donate a raffle prize

• Organiseapubquiz• Hostadinnerpartyandaskyourguests

to make a donation in return• Organiseasponsoredwalk• Sellyourownhomemadecakes,breadand

jams to work colleagues, friends and relatives• HoldacarwashdayMake sure you have an online fundraising page. It’s the fastest and easiest way to raise funds and they are then paid directly to Kidney Research UK.

Contact us for more ideas or help with fundraising:

email [email protected] call 08456 12 12 26

Don’t forget to let us know when you organise an event so we can send you balloons and flags to get your event noticed!

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Did you know...The lives of over three million people in the UK are threatened by chronic kidney disease.

If you’re looking for achallenge of a different kind... become a volunteerWithout volunteers we would not be able to raise anywhere near the monies we need to fund research into kidney disease. Every person who generously gives of their time to Kidney Research UK is making a difference to the lives of kidney patients.

There are a number of ways volunteers make a vital contribution. From selling Kidney Research UK raffle tickets, having a home collection box for loose change, to organising their own fundrasing events such as coffee mornings,fashionshowsandquizevenings.


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The easiest way for you to raise sponsorship is to create an online fundraising page. It’s free and easy to set up. You can personalise it with a picture and a message and email it to your friends and family. It’s an easy and secure way for them to sponsor you using a debit or credit card. All monies raised through your online fundraising page will be paid directly to Kidney ResearchUK,savingyoutheneedtochasefriendsandrelativesforcashorchequesafterthe event. It really is that easy!

Create your page now at www.kidneyresearchukevents.org and follow the links

Make raising money quick, easy and tax-friendly!

Gift Aid it and increase your donation by 28% at no extra cost to you or your sponsorDon’t forget to make sure your sponsors tick the Gift Aid box. For every pound you donate we can claim an extra 28p from the Inland Revenue.

ForyoursponsorstoqualifyforGiftAid,whattheypayinincometaxorcapitalgainstaxmustbeatleastequaltowhatwewillclaimonyourdonationin thetaxyear.SponsorsmustincludetheirfullnameandHOME address on thesponsorform,notawork,office,school,organisationor‘careof’address. Please remember to ensure your sponsors tick the box to allow us to claim.

Every year Kidney Research UK loses thousands of pounds of potential income through sponsor forms being completed incorrectly. Please ensure your sponsor form is filled in correctly.

Make a donation• Setupadirectdebitbycalling08007832973

• Sendachequeorpostalorder made payable to KIDNEYRESEARCHUKtoKidney Research UK, FREEPOST ANG 3465, Peterborough, PE1 1BR

Don’t forget to tell us who you are so we can thank you!

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For general enquiries about volunteering please call 08450 707 601To volunteer to help in your local community at events or supporting your local fundraiser, call 0800 783 2973 and we’ll put you in touch with the community fundraiser in your area.

Our volunteers have found the work to be a rewarding and enriching experience, and a great way to meet people.


If you already have your own place in an event but wish to raise money for Kidney Research UK, call our events team today. We can support your fundraising with helpful tips and provide you with online sponsorship facilities, sponsorship forms, running vests or t-shirts.

We’d also like to hear from you if you are taking up your own challenge, not an organised event, and would like to raise sponsorship for Kidney Research UK. Raising money for our charity may provide that extra incentive and motivation you’ll need as well as raise the profile of your achievements amongst your friends, relatives and colleagues.

Startyourfundraisingtodaybyusingthesponsorshipformenclosedinthisbooklet.

If you have taken part in an event for Kidney Research UK in the past and already have a running vest or t-shirt, and you don’t want a new one, please let us know when registering.

email [email protected] call 08456 12 12 26www.kidneyresearchuk.org

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Right now, the lives of over three million people in the UK are threatened by chronic kidney disease.Over 43,000 people are undergoing dialysis or transplant treatment for kidney failure at any one time, with numbers set to double over the next ten years.

That is why Kidney Research UK is funding vital research projects. At any one time we have £9 million invested in research, but we are still only able to fund one in five of the applications we receive. By helping scientists to understand more about the condition they will get even closer to finding better prevention, treatment and ultimately a cure.

How we spend your money

This year we committed an additional

20% of our funds

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Of the 7,655 people on the organ transplant waiting list,

7,000 of them need a kidney.

Benjamin arrived into the world with the usual happy celebration but at just thirteen days old, he developed septicaemia.Reflux (the most severe grade) was diagnosed when Benjamin was three months old. Scansshowedhehadhydronephrosisandpyelonephritis in his affected kidney.

Reflux occurs when the valve between the bladder and ureter does not close properly on passing urine. The urine flows up into the kidney instead of out of the body. This causes damage, scarring and infection over time. If severe enough, kidney function can be badly impaired.

BenjaminwasreferredtoGreatOrmondStreetHospital, where he had four operations.

Benjamin’s mother, Kerry said:

It has been a great source of comfort and security knowing where to get information for ourselves and other people. Being involved with Kidney Research UK has helped us to network with other people, find out more about the illness, and empower us to learn more about kidney disease.Benjamin is now growing into a lively, happy, chatty boy. He has medical checks every four to six months and takes long term antibiotics as another urinary tract infection is always possible.

Ben’s family have said how hard it has been but the support they have had from Kidney Research UK has made it easier to get through.

Case Study: Benjamin Caligari

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All set to take part?Here is a checklist to ensure you make the most of the day when taking part in an event.

If you’ve got a race number pin it on your race top the night before and don’t forget your timing chip.

Check public transport details to and from the event before the day itself, especially if the event finishes at a different place to where it starts. When you book your return journey allow more time than you think you will need. You’ll want time to recover plus you’ll want to share your experience with other participants that have finished.

Remember the majority of participants and supporters will be heading back in the same direction, at the same time, so allow plenty of time if you have connecting transport.

Encourage your friends and relatives to come along and support you on the day. It’s a great incentive to see a familiar face as you’re taking part!

Put your name clearly on your shirt, or if you have a Kidney Research UK running vest, write it in the white box on the front. The crowds will then be able to cheer you on.

If you are organising your own event let our events team know and we will send you balloons and flags to help raise its profile.

Speak to your hotel about check out times. If they know you are taking part in an event they may extend your check out time so you can have a shower afterwards.

Finally, as you finish your challenge, don’t forget to raise your arms and smile, you never know when you’re going to be captured on camera!

Kidney Research UK, King’s Chambers, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1FG

Tel: 0845 070 7601 Fax: 01733 704699

Please visit our website at www.kidneyresearchuk.org and help us fund research to save lives.

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