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During April, Joanne took on the challenge of swimming 100 lengths in a month and this May will be completing a 28-mile walk. She will also be returning to the Kidney Research UK London Bridges Walk on 14 July, alongside hundreds of our supporters.
Joanne says: “I promised I was going to do so much for David but didn’t realise quite how much I was letting myself in for! I’ve had so much support from my husband, children, extended family and friends.
“I met so many people at last year’s London Bridges Walk. We’ve kept in touch and have made our own group to walk at the event this year. They’ve helped me to come to terms with losing my brother.
“When we did the walk last year, my brother was able to say well done when I’d finished. This year I’ll be walking in his memory. It’s going to be really difficult. Hopefully I’ll see lots of other supporters in London. They’ll know me from this article now and can come and say hello!
“The London Bridges Walk is brilliant. You get to see all the views and walk with everyone. It’s so good. The staff and volunteers at Kidney Research UK are wonderful people. They make you feel so welcome.
“I want to raise as much awareness as possible and to remember my brother. The more we raise, the more we’re going to fight this and strive for a cure. In years to come, maybe our kids or grandkids can benefit from research.
“After supporting my family, I’m planning on leaving a gift in my will to Kidney Research UK too. Money disappears spending it on rubbish things, but this is important.”
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- Source: https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2024/05/23/challenging-myself-to-make-my-brother-proud/