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Paul Davey rides the length of the country for the EDKPA May 2009 Why? He was so grateful for the way in which his stepmother Mel Davey (nee Bennett) was looked after during the Summer of 2007 in Sid Ward. To top it all, this year, Mel was able to walk down the aisle to marry Paul’s father. Good news indeed and a wonderful story. To make the ride a real family event, his father, Chris and Mel are following him on the ride as support team for all of the 950 miles. Nick Butt is also supporting Paul as pedal power on the route. “They will make the journey with their caravan and will provide support, set up camp for me every night and hopefully fill my tummy with some nice energy boosting food! Their support will also cut down on costs meaning that every penny of the money raised can go direct to your charity.” Here's his schedule: Tues 14th July 09 – Depart for the long 2 day drive to John O’Groats Thurs 16th July – The ride begins! JOG – Dornoch Firth (83miles) Fri 17th July – Dornoch Firth – Fort William (107miles) Sat 18th July – Fort William – Dunoon (99miles) Sun 19th July – Dunoon – Gretna (125miles) Mon 20th July – Gretna – Wrightington (113miles) Tues 21 July – Wrightington – Ludlow (127miles) Wed 22nd July – Ludlow – Cheddar (97miles) Thurs 23rd July – Cheddar – Cullompton (50miles) Overnight at Chris & Mel’s house. Fri 24th July – Cullompton – St Austell (82miles) Sat 25th July – St Austell – Lands End (55miles)
Paul is already on his way to the £500 total but still needs suppprt – why not give the site a visit and donate online at http://www.justgiving.com/pauldavey10
Dennis runs Great West Run - Amazing achievement May 2009  Dennis Thorpe (a very sprightly 71) took part in the 13.1 mile Great Western Run on 3rd May this year and raised over £130 for the EDKPA. Dennis, who lives in the same village as Wendy Sincock and knew she had a transplant and they shared a common interest in sport, offered to run for the EDKPA. He completed the run in 2 hours 16 minutes and was first in the over 70’s! He raised over £200 for the EDKPA, and we are grateful to him for his amazing achievement.
Transplantee medal winners at national Racquets Tournament May 2009 Wendy Sincock and Alison took part in the Racquets Tournament in April at Knutsford, Cheshire. It took 7 hours to reach the venue, but it was well worth it –Wendy and Alison Cliffe (another transplant patient) did well and both returned with medals. 30 Transplantees took part in the tournament. Even John (Wendy’s husband) managed to play top club members! Well done to all of them. Wendy said she even met Hani Riad, our old transplant surgeon/co-coordinator there! He sends his best wishes and hope everyone is well! If you would like to take part in this annual tournament, contact Wendy.
 Wendy raises £260 on World Kidney Day Flour everywhere…Mar 2009 Wendy Sincock raised over £260 from the World Kidney day coffee morning. Together with sister Ann, mum helped & 3 friends, they managed to raise over £260 and also promote kidney awareness. “It was an effort by the whole of the village”, said Wendy , “from the local pub, local shops and everyone who donated items and came along to the event." From the sales of home-made cakes, buns and other items (all sorts of jewelry, perfumes and kindly donated wood carvings, plus raffling the local pub bunny), they raised over £260 in the two hour coffee morning. It was well worth it, even including the day’s baking before, with ‘flour everywhere’.
There is more to Guy's life than dialysis... Guy Richards spends more than 10 hours every week attached to a kidney dialysis machine. The 50-year-old taxi driver from St James has polycystic kidneys, but refuses to let the condition prevent him from enjoying life. He manages to live a reasonably normal life, and even managed to spend a weekend away in North Devon...
 The more organs donated, the less of a wait Gilard will have.. 6 March 2008 Before he was 45, Gilard Jackman, had undergone two kidney transplants and a triple-heart bypass.The father of two from Hatherleigh "crash landed" into the world of dialysis and kidney disease at aged 27.
He had been feeling a little run down, but put it down to having young children, working and studying for his post graduate. More here..
Wendy Spreads Word on Transplants After Her Op 14 Feb 2008 - Valentine's day! It is 10 years since Wendy Sincock woke up with a new lease of life after a kidney transplant.Mrs Sincock, from Spreyton, had been unwell for years before she got the transplant she needed.
And now, with more than 60 Transplant Games medals to her name, she is dedicated to raising awareness of what can be done.
To mark World Kidney Day yesterday, Mrs Sincock joined up with Exeter Kidney Patient's Association and Spreyton Primary School for a mass balloon release. Read more.. 
Kevin takes a slide for special nurse TWO local people who have received kidney transplants are taking an enormous slide on Sunday, June 8, when they zip down at up to 40mph to help raise £55,000.
Wendy Sincock from Spreyton and Kevin Skinner from Crediton will be taking a zip slide from about 120 ft above The Quay at Exeter, landing at The Quay.
Kevin explained that the zip slide is part of a bid to raise £55,000 towards a specialist nurse and equipment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital's kidney unit. Read more...
 Closer after receiving his son's kidney A Devon man who had been waiting for a kidney transplant for 10 years says receiving his son's kidney has brought them closer together. Keith Forbes, 47, from Exeter, underwent a two-hour transplant operation to receive his 20-year-old son's organ at a hospital in Bristol on 12 January. Mr Forbes, a former train driver, has just spent his first weekend at home following the operation at Bristol's Southmead Hospital. Read more...
 Transplant Patient Regains Swimming Fitness Fond of swimming all her life, Wendy Sincock has been representing her country in the sport ever since she had a kidney transplant six years ago.
Wendy, who lives at Spreyton and runs a hairdressing salon there came back from the British Transplant Games with a big cup and five of the 12 medals won by the team from Exeter she captained. The picture, by the way, is of Wendy and her husband at the Queen's garden party (Wendy has contributed significantly to kidney donation campaigns and fundraising)..
Photographer raises funds for the EDKPA Ann Owens helps the EDKPA by taking pictures of bike races which she is involved in. She doesn’t shout about it (it’s another of the things many of the members do), but take a look at her great photos here.
 Two canal duckings on cycle ride!
CYCLING alongside a canal is not without its hazards, as two of those who took part in a 14 miles cycle ride to support National Transplant Week discovered.
Wendy Sincock of The Bakery, Spreyton, organised a 14 miles ride from Exeter Quay to the Turf Locks and back was delighted that 44 people supported the ride. Read more...
 Five medals for Exeter.. The Team did incredibly well at the Loughborough Transplant Ggames, bringing back a total of 13 medals. One team member, Wendy Sincock from Spreyton, took gold in the 5km cycling, shot putt, 50m swimming and 50m backstroke, winning all the competitions she was allowed to enter.
 Other successful team members at the Loughborough Games were Richard Owens, who won silver in the 10k cycling, Gerry Morris, who secured gold in lawn bowls and Brian Smith who came home with bronze medals for the 50m freestyle relay, 100m track and 400m track…. Read more...
 Exeter team scales Exeter College for Kidney Charity Justgiving is a useful way to raise money for the Association from friends and family who are not nearby (from Aberdeen to Australia). Just create an account and let everyone know. See this webiste..
If you would like a hand to set it up for your fundraising event, please contact info@edkpa.org.
 Transplant Patient Success Wendy Sincock received a second prize in the class for a floral arrangement
depicting a hymn. She chose the Hymn, Eternal Father Strong to Save, Oh hear us when we cry to thee, for those in peril on the sea. Her display featured a model boat and a swirl of blue flowers. Read more...
Margaret Dullam wins first prize in draw Mrs Margaret Dullam won first prize of a giant teddy in a raffle run by Fresenius on its stall. Presenting it is NKF chairman Gordon Nicholson and Fresenius representative Jean Swain. More.. It’s important that we are represented at conferences, which Garfield and his wife Margaret attend. If you want to attend a conference, please come along – it’s not all hard work – everyone also enjoys the trip and companionship! Contact us here.
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