Alice and Edwards Kidney Research Donations
Alice Olsson
Fundraising as part of team:
Kidney Kickers
My Story
10th September 2023 sees team Kidney Kickers join 60,000 runners taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run, the World’s biggest and best half marathon.
The team, made up of mighty fine athletes, Lee Appleby, James Davenport, Greg McGivern, Matti Pajula, Alice Olsson, and Simon Paz are running not only for personal achievement as let’s be honest, this is no mean feat and requires dedication and training, but for a charity that is close to the heart of Alice Olsson.
Since July 2022, Edward (Alice's son, age 13) has developed an autoimmune condition that has damaged his kidneys and left him with chronic kidney disease (stage 2-3). The sudden onset of a very rare form of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (also known as IgA vasculitis) lead to a tough 6 months stabilising him with numerous stays in hospital, drips and other meds as well as having to get used to managing a chronic illness. Edward’s condition has no cure but he is actively participating in a new medical trial to try and improve the medication and support long-term outcomes for children in a similar situation. Edward has a place in the Junior run on 9th September and hopes to be well enough to run the 4km course. We wanted to raise funds and give something back. It’s so unfair for innocent children to get kidney disease through no fault of their own, without cause or cure.
Let’s help Kidney Research UK progress its studies to support people of all ages and types to live a long and healthy life.
We are rattling the bucket and asking you to dig deep into your pockets and sponsor the team (even a few pence) will make a difference.
Please share the link with your colleagues, friends, and family far and wide, and let's raise a lot of donations
Thank you for your support
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Target
£450
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Raised so far
£1,416
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Number of donors
34
My Story
10th September 2023 sees team Kidney Kickers join 60,000 runners taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run, the World’s biggest and best half marathon.
The team, made up of mighty fine athletes, Lee Appleby, James Davenport, Greg McGivern, Matti Pajula, Alice Olsson, and Simon Paz are running not only for personal achievement as let’s be honest, this is no mean feat and requires dedication and training, but for a charity that is close to the heart of Alice Olsson.
Since July 2022, Edward (Alice's son, age 13) has developed an autoimmune condition that has damaged his kidneys and left him with chronic kidney disease (stage 2-3). The sudden onset of a very rare form of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (also known as IgA vasculitis) lead to a tough 6 months stabilising him with numerous stays in hospital, drips and other meds as well as having to get used to managing a chronic illness. Edward’s condition has no cure but he is actively participating in a new medical trial to try and improve the medication and support long-term outcomes for children in a similar situation. Edward has a place in the Junior run on 9th September and hopes to be well enough to run the 4km course. We wanted to raise funds and give something back. It’s so unfair for innocent children to get kidney disease through no fault of their own, without cause or cure.
Let’s help Kidney Research UK progress its studies to support people of all ages and types to live a long and healthy life.
We are rattling the bucket and asking you to dig deep into your pockets and sponsor the team (even a few pence) will make a difference.
Please share the link with your colleagues, friends, and family far and wide, and let's raise a lot of donations
Thank you for your support
