Join Team PKD

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  JustGiving

  Set up your online fundraising page quickly and easily with JustGiving. It is the easiest way to collect sponsorship for your event. 

  Set up your page

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  Ultra Challenge Series

  Take in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK  walking or running one of the Ultra Challenge routes. Set across the country there is no need for anyone to miss out.  

  Sign up now

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  Run for us

  With hundreds of events to choose from, the perfect event is waiting for you. From a 5km to Marathons, there is something here for everyone. 

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  Team PKD Strava Club

  Join Team PKD on Strava, a club where everyone can support each other in hitting their goas and share in the celebrations of completing an event. 

  Join up

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  Sky Dive

  Take to the skies for PKD with a Sky dive. With 15 airstrips to choose from across the country there is definatly going to be on near you to choose from. 

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  Bungee Jumps

  How do you fancy jumping for PKD! To find your local jump, and how to sign up, press the button now! 

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  Inflatable run

  Join the fun and book your place in an inflatable run. These fun events are great for every age group and as they are all across the county, you are sure to find one near you. 

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  Tough mudder

  Not for the faint hearted, but for the determined and strong willed. Take your place on the start line for one of these incredible events and test your grit.

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  Kiltwalk 2026

  Take part in an event of a lifetime with the Kiltwalk series. This is not just a walk though, it will test every bit of determination to get over the finish line of these marathon length walks.

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  Do your own thing

  Not seen something that you want to do? No problem. Get in touch with the fundraising team and let them know what you are planning. 

  Get in touch

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  London to Brighton cycle ride

  Saddle up for one of the UK's most popular cycle rides. Setting off from the capital and winding your way through the countryside to the finish line at the coast. 

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Fundraise for us

• Already know what you want to do?

  Let us know by completing this short form so we can support your efforts. Once you have registered your fundraising, our Fundraising Manager will be in touch to offer their support to help you raise as much as possible.

  Email our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687 if you want to chat about your fundraising plans.

• Need some ideas?

  There are so many different ways you can fundraise - you’d be surprised at what you can come up with to raise money! You could sign up to take part in a running event for us, take on a skydive or organise a party to celebrate a transplant anniversary.

  We’ve come up with an A-Z of fundraising ideas to give you some more inspiration.

Fundraising resources

Our people

Meet our trustees

Meet our team

• Research Advisory Board

  • Professor Patricia Wilson (Chair)
  • Dr Richard Sandford (Vice-chair)
  • Ms Sanela Becar
  • Professor Detlef Bockenhauer
  • Dr John Sayer
  • Dr Manish Sinha
  • Professor David Wheeler

• PKD Charity Patrons

  • Professor Albert Ong
  • Dr Richard Sandford
  • Professor Pat Wilson

What we do

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  Support

  We give practical and emotional support and advice to patients and their families from the moment they’re diagnosed, through treatment and beyond - on the phone, online and face-to-face.

  Find out more about our Support services

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  Research

  We fund innovative research dedicated to improving understanding of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) which will lead to the development of new treatments to slow or prevent PKD progression, reduce pain, better manage other symptoms and improve quality of life.

  Find out about our Research activities

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  Information

  We publish reliable, authoritative health information, written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, scientists and patients/carers on ADPKD and ARPKD. You can find out more about how we produce health information here.

  We organise educational events online and in-person enabling patients and their families to hear from medical experts and, where possible, meet others with shared experiences.

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  Awareness

  Awareness of PKD is low - despite it being the most inherited kidney disease worldwide. We aim to build greater understanding amongst healthcare professionals, the government and the general public about PKD and its physical, emotional and financial burden on patients and families.

  Read PKD Stories

Contact Us

Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity

The Voice of PKD

Supporting people affected by polycystic kidney disease, raising awareness and funding research

Stay up to date with our latest news and PKD research!

Help us be the change

Since 2000, PKD Charity has been at the forefront of everything related to PKD. We’ve funded vital research, built a strong network of community support groups, and been the voice of the PKD community.

If you’d like to get involved, and help to raise funds for PKD Charity, there are so many ways to help:

• Take part in a fundraising event.

• Host a Drink Tea for PKD gathering.

• Or perhaps you need a bit of inspiration.

Follow the links to discover how you can make a difference.

Make a donation here