Children's Kidney Fund N.I.

Making a
positive impact!

Our Impact

The Children’s Kidney Fund Northern Ireland has had a profound impact on the families it has assisted, providing both financial and emotional support to those dealing with kidney-related issues. The charity has played a crucial role in supporting families facing the challenges of kidney diseases, offering a range of services to improve their quality of life.

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Financial and Emotional Support for Families

The Children’s Kidney Fund Northern Ireland has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to families struggling with the costs associated with kidney-related illnesses. By alleviating the financial burden, the charity has enabled families to focus on their child’s health and well-being without added stress. Moreover, the emotional support offered by the charity has helped families cope with the emotional toll of dealing with a chronic illness, fostering a sense of community, and understanding among those facing similar challenges.

Support for Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

In addition to assisting families directly, the Children’s Kidney Fund Northern Ireland has also supported the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children by providing equipment and materials aimed at enhancing the well-being of children and their families. This support focuses on improving the overall experience of patients and their loved ones during their time at the hospital. Examples of such support include the purchase of materials, arts and crafts supplies, toys, games, and other resources that contribute to a more positive and engaging environment for young patients.

Community Impact and Organ Donation Campaign

Over its 25 years of existence, the Children’s Kidney Fund Northern Ireland has made a significant impact on the wider community throughout the country by raising awareness about kidney-related issues and promoting organ donation, the charity has played a vital role in advocating for better healthcare practices and policies. Through its leadership in campaigns promoting organ donation, the charity has contributed to saving lives and improving outcomes for individuals in need of organ transplants.

The Children’s Kidney Fund Northern Ireland stands as a beacon of support for families dealing with kidney-related issues, offering both practical assistance and emotional comfort. Its contributions to enhancing the well-being of children at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children further underscore its commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those affected by kidney diseases.

 

WHAT PARENTS SAY

Their support has been instrumental in helping us navigate this challenging time. We will forever be grateful for their kindness and generosity toward Clodagh and our family.
Nicole
This charity has been a lifeline for our family! During long hospital stays, having to come out of work to care for our daughter the charity has always been there to support us!
The Hitchen's
We are extremely grateful to have been offered help from the Children's Kidney Fund N.I. With the amount of admissions both Olly and Etta have its impossible to hold up a job and the bills keep coming, with the cost of diesel op top of every day living we have fallen on tough times. Thankfully in out times of need the CKFNI has been able to help take a bit of the financial burden away from the everyday stresses of two children battling the disease.
The Cartmill’s
Children's Kidney Fund N.I. without a doubt is a fantastic charity, Every year they support families with many different circumstances and provide help in any way they can. The CKFNI as supported my family by helping with the expense of attending the transplant games which is a great help and much apricated they have never failed in anyway to support us. I am grateful to have a charity like CKFNI in our lives.
Hollie
Many thanks to Children's Kidney Fund N.I. for supporting our family and making it easier to travel to the British Transplant Games every year.
Max Dorman & Family
Thank you to the Children's Kidney Fund N.I. for helping us a family to travel to the British Transplant Games. It is a very special event that we look forward to every year. It enables us to meet and support the dedicated and inspirational children from the Belfast Children's team.
Tilley Coyle & Family
Thank you to the Children's Kidney Fund N.I. for enabling our whole family to enjoy the Transplant Games together. We really appreciate the opportunity to spend time with other wonderful children and their families - we will treasure these memories.
Michelle & Conor Donnelly & Family
Thank you to Children's Kidney Fund N.I. for supporting our family to travel to the British Transplant Games. It was a great time for us and a new experience meeting great people.
Max Kedzia & Family
Thank you so much for supporting our first ever visit to the British Transplant Games. It has been an amazing experience and to watch Caden compete with all these other children is magical and something we thought might never happen. Special memories last forever, Thank you!
Bryan, Sabrina & Caden