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May 2020
We are asking you and your community to join us by taking part in the 2.6 challenge! This is a challenge for all ages and abilities. All you need to do is think of an activity based around the numbers 26 or 2.6 that suits your skills and complete it on or from Sunday 26 April. Check out https://www.twopointsixchallenge.co.uk/inspiration.html for more ideas and inspiration. And don’t worry if you’re not able to get out your house or flat for…
Andy Thomas, chair of the trustees for the Kidney Cancer Support Network, is taking part in The 2.6 Challenge. His personal challenge is to cycle at least 26 miles a day for 26 days starting on the 26th April. The demand for our services has increased dramatically during these very worrying times for kidney cancer patients. Patients are concerned about access to services for cancer patients within the NHS, and visiting hospitals/clinics for their ongoing assessments and to receive treatment.…
Sharon’s personal challenge is to hold the plank for 2.6 minutes every day for 26 days starting on the 26th April. The demand for our services has increased dramatically during these very worrying times for kidney cancer patients. Patients are concerned about access to services for cancer patients within the NHS, and visiting hospitals/clinics for their ongoing assessments and to receive treatment. Our support services are needed more than ever during these difficult times. General fundraising has been hit very hard by…
August 2020
Jack and his cousin Phil are doing the London Triathlon in August 2020 to raise some money for KCSN, as well as ‘tri-ing’ (!) a new challenge in the process. In February 2018, Jack was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer. In May 2018, he had a nephrectomy and has had three clear scans since then. KCSN were a huge help to his family while he was going through this process. His wife, Jenni, especially found their forums a great…
KCSN is now a registered charity with the Kiltwalk, a unique way to raise funds for a charity or cause you care about. The Kiltwalk events are a powerful fundraising platform for Scotland’s charities with an incredible 150% of every penny raised going to your selected charity. Each year thousands of walkers come together at Kiltwalk events all over Scotland, have an unforgettable day out and change lives. If you choose to walk for KCSN, every penny you raise, plus the…
Push Yourself Further with an Ultra Challenge! Important announcement: coronavirus update 2 April 2020 The UK Government has stated that social contact and non-essential travel should be avoided, and that mass gatherings will ‘no longer be supported’ by the emergency services. In light of this, Action Challenge has had to review and amend their calendar of Ultra Challenge events, and some events will be cancelled or postponed to later in the year. Action Challenge will be reviewing the situation on…
September 2020
The Great North Run is celebrating its 40th year in 2020! This year, the world’s biggest half marathon takes place on Sunday 13 September, starting in the centre of Newcastle and finishing at the coast in South Shields. The ballot for the 2020 Great North Run is already closed; however, if you’d still like to take part you can choose to run on behalf of a charity. Two runners are taking part on behalf of KCSN, and we will be…
October 2020
Steve Pointon is running the Manchester Half Marathon for Kidney Cancer Support Network and The Christie Charity. Steve was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2016, which returned a couple of years later. He is currently in long-term remission. On his second diagnosis he was referred to the Christie Hospital in Manchester and was suitable for interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment, an intense form of immunotherapy. IL-2 is funded by The Christie Charity, and thankfully it worked. Steve will be forever grateful to…
March 2021
The event has been POSTPONED until March 2021 – date to be announced Steve Goldsmith is organising a ceilidh with dancing to Panjandrum in Orpington, South London to raise funds for the KCSN. Doors open at 7pm with dancing from 7.30pm to 11pm. It’ll be an evening of social, energetic folk dancing, but don’t worry if you’ve not been to one before as every dance will be explained in a walk through beforehand. Panjandrum are five multi-instrumental tune hunters, so…
