The British Kidney Patient Association. BKPA. Kidney failure, kidney disease

I founded the British Kidney Patient Association in 1975 after my son Timbo was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 13 years. At that time there was no national association concerned with the plight of Britain's kidney patients, many of whom were struggling to survive bitter blows to their health, pride and finances by the need for thrice weekly dialysis. Kidney patients young and old now know they can turn to the BKPA for support, advice and perhaps more importantly, financial help and a much needed break with their families. Sadly, Timbo died following his third transplant but the work of the BKPA continues and relies upon the caring and generosity of the many members of the public anxious and willing to give their practical support.

Bless you in anticipation of your generosity.

Mrs Elizabeth Ward OBE
Founder/Past President

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