<div>Help Me Support Flutterkc.org – Bringing Brightness to Kidney Cancer Patients (Charity Registration Number 1208259)
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<div>This year I’m taking on a major challenge to raise money for Flutter — a small but impactful national charity founded by my friend Mary.
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<div>Although I’m not unwell myself, I’m doing this to support an incredible local charity making a real difference to people diagnosed with kidney cancer across the UK.
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<div>Flutter provides free Butterfly Bags filled with thoughtfully chosen essentials — toiletries, soft socks, eye masks, notebooks, lip balm and calming herbal teas — to bring comfort during hospital stays and treatment. They also supply handmade Comfort Cushions that help patients recover from major kidney surgery, supporting breathing exercises, mobility and pain management.
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<div>So far, Flutter has delivered 2,874 bags and cushions to patients nationwide, completely free of charge. But their impact goes far deeper:
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<li>Reducing anxiety at diagnosis: Receiving a Flutter Bag gives patients something personal and positive at a moment of shock, helping ease fear and uncertainty.
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<li>Supporting physical recovery: Comfort Cushions assist crucial post‑surgery breathing exercises, which clinicians say can lower the risk of chest infections.
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<li>Improving the treatment experience: Nurses consistently report that these items “lift” their patients — helping them feel cared for and less alone.
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<li>Providing practical guidance: Each bag contains trusted information on counselling, benefits, employment support and patient groups.
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<li>Supporting NHS pathways nationwide: Flutter works across specialist kidney cancer centres to ensure patients receive consistent support, wherever their treatment takes them.
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<div>In short, Flutter reduces anxiety, supports recovery, improves the treatment experience and helps deliver more compassionate care throughout the entire kidney cancer journey.
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<div><strong>The Challenge I’m Taking On</strong>
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<div>To support this incredible work, I’ll be stepping up as <strong><em>team leader</em></strong> on a challenging 10‑day expedition across the Canadian Rockies. This is far more than just a trek — it’s an opportunity to mentor, support and guide people who’ve faced tough life challenges and are using this expedition as a way to rebuild confidence, self‑belief and identity.
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<div>This demanding journey includes:
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<div>* multiple high‑altitude mountain trails,
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<div>* steep ascents,
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<div>* long daily mileage, and
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<div>* major routes such as Sentinel Pass, Fairview Summit, Wilcox Pass, Balu Pass, Eva Lake and Cory Pass across Banff, Yoho, Jasper and Glacier National Parks.
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<div>It’s physically intense and mentally testing — a challenge that mirrors the resilience shown by the patients Flutter supports every day.
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<div>My role within the Venari Partners charitable initiative: my responsibility goes beyond making the journey myself. I’ll be:
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<div>* supporting people who have faced difficult life experiences,
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<div>* helping them rediscover their confidence,
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<div>* mentoring them through moments of struggle, and
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<div>* guiding them to find a renewed sense of purpose through challenge, teamwork and achievement.
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<div>This expedition is about helping others find themselves again after hardship, and I’m proud to help people do exactly that.
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<div>And importantly…
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<div>All money raised goes directly to Flutter. This is not a holiday — it is a demanding charity challenge where I’ll be supporting others, pushing myself, and raising funds every step of the way.
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<div><strong>Why Your Support Matters</strong>
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<div>Flutter relies entirely on volunteers, goodwill and fundraising to provide its care bags and cushions — with no cost to the NHS or to patients. Every donation helps deliver:
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<div>* a comfort bag for someone facing treatment
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<div>* a handmade cushion to support recovery after surgery
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<div>* trusted signposting to emotional and practical support
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<div>* kindness, connection and reassurance during the hardest moments
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<div>Even the smallest donation makes a meaningful, direct difference.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>If you’re able to donate, thank you — truly.
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<div>If you can share this page, that helps just as much.
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<div>Together we can support Flutter’s mission and bring a little brightness to people facing kidney cancer.
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<div>Thank you for your support.
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<div><a href="https://www.flutterkc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.flutterkc.org</a>
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Supporting Flutter - Bring Comfort to Kidney Cancer Patients

Just £402£ to go! Make an impact.

Supporting Flutter - Bring Comfort to Kidney Cancer Patients

Just £402 to go!
Make an impact.