Great response to marathon effort

The money raised for the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund by Kilcullen ladies in the recent Flora Womens Mini Marathon has now reached almost €16,800.

"Though the money is down on last year, this is a wonderful achievement in these difficult times," says organiser of the Kilcullen participation Phena Bermingham.

A presentation to PKRF founder James Nolan is planned for Tuesday 22 September, when James will be back from his participation in the World Transplant Games in Australia. The popular Kilcullen businessman received a donated kidney from his sister when he was 20, and has been a tireless fundraiser for kidney research ever since.

Meanwhile, the Waterford Healing Arts Trust in Waterford Regional Hospital is putting on an exhibition of art related to funding from the PKRF. 'Captured Time' is an exhibition of artworks and poetry created through art sessions in the Dialysis unit of Waterford Regional Hospital. The opening is Thursday 27 August at 7.30pm.