Past Challenges
Our support over the years
LifeCycle Foundation has raised and donated money and equiopment for the benefit of renal patients since 1999. This amount has exceeded €3,000,000 worth of equipment, infrastructure and research… And we’re not stopping any time soon!
2024
LifeCycle Challenge
Botswana—South Africa
- Donation towards Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- Donation to the University towards a continuing research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staff
- The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
- Sponsorship of Renal Patient Cathether Pockets
2023
LifeCycle Challenge
Thailand—Malaysia
- Donation towards Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- Donation to the University towards a continuing research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staff
- The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment.
2022
LifeCycle Challenge
Argentina—Chile
- Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor.
- Donation to the University towards a continuing research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”.
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staff.
- The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment.
2022
LifeWalk Challenge
Bowness-on-Solway—Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Donation to the University towards a new research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”
- Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
2019
LifeCycle Challenge
Vietnam—Laos—Cambodia
- Donation to the University towards a new research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”
- Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- Donation towards Psychological help to Renal Patients
- A series of lectures by Professor Taylor, a lead researcher of a ground-breaking study called DIRECT: Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial.
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staffThe running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
2019
LifeWalk Challenge
Bowness-on-Solway—Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Donation to the University towards a new research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”
- Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
2018
LifeCycle Challenge
Dubai—Oman
- Donation towards Research in Genetics and Pathophysiology of Rare Kidney Diseases in Children
- Donation of Traccia to support the database and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- Donation towards Psychological help to Renal Patients
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staff
- Rental of passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
- Annual Christmas Party for Renal Patients
2017
LifeCycle Challenge
Kenya—Tanzania
- Donation of Tracca to support the database and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor.
- Donation towards Research in Genetics and Pathophysiology of Rare Kidney Diseases in Children.
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and medical staff.
- Rental of passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment.
- Sponsored Christmas party for renal patients.
2016
LifeCycle Challenge
- Donation of Tracca to support the database and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
- Donation towards Research in Genetics and Pathophysiology or Rare Kidney Diseases in Children
- Sponsorship of the Lourdes Pilgrimage for renal patients and medical staff Rental of passenger van for use by patients on twilight shiO dialysis treatment
- Annual Christmas Party for Renal Patients
2015
LifeCycle Challenge
- Donation towards the HLA/AXM Project for all recipients on the kidney transplant Donation towards Research in Genetics and Pathophysiology of Rare Kidney Diseases in Children
- Rental of passenger van for use by patients on twilight shiO(late evening) dialysis treatment Christmas Party for Renal Patients
- Annual Christmas Party for Renal Patients
2014
LifeCycle Challenge
- Rental of passenger van for use by patents on twilight shiO dialysis treatment
- Purchase of 2 SMASH Advanced Patent Training Arms
- Purchase of 2 Haemodialysis Machines
- Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and medical staff
- Christmas Party for Renal Patients 25% of the year balance donated to Research
2013
LifeCycle Challenge
- Services of dietician consultant for renal patients
- Rental of passenger van for use by patents on twilight shiO ) dialysis treatment Purchase of 2 computers for Mater Dei Renal Unit
- Purchase of CCRT machine for Mater Dei ITU, for use on renal patents
- Gozo outing for renal patients . Visit to Lourdes, France for renal patients and medical staff
2012
LifeCycle Challenge
- Continuing the service of the dietician Procured an 8-seater passenger van for 5 years
- Donated €70,000 for research to the Research, Innovation and Development Trust within the University of Malta
2011
LifeCycle Challenge
- Aiding the appointment of a dietician consultant to renal patents.
- In the process of procuring the following: 8 seater passenger van for 5 years to be donated to Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital.
2010
LifeCycle Challenge
- Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients Indoor cycling bikes for LifeCycle club Appointment of dietician consultant to renal patients
- Outings for renal patients
- Setting up of a research fund 24-hour dialysis machine for renal patients
2009
LifeCycle Challenge
- 5 home choice machines Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients Support for the Transplant Support Group Outings for renal patients
2008
LifeCycle Challenge
- 7 LCD screens for the Renal Unit Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients Outings for renal patients
2007
LifeCycle Challenge
- 5 home choice machines Wheelchair scale Dialysis cycling machine
- Two crit-line monitors Multi-parameter water analysis photometer Non-invasive haemoglobin reader
2006
LifeCycle Challenge
- 4 Kidney Machines (valued at €23,200 each)
- 1 Patient Hoist with Weighing Monitor
- 2 Couches with Scales 1 Cycling Machine
2005
LifeCycle Challenge
- 4 Kidney Machines (valued at €23,200 each)
- 1 Cycling exercise machine (for use by patients whilst on dialysis)
- 2 Couches + 1 Hoist
2004
LifeCycle Challenge
- 14 APD Machines (€11,600 each)
- 1 Kidney Machine (€23,200) Aloka Ultrasound Machine
- Portable Site Rite Vascular Ultrasound Machine
2003
LifeCycle Challenge
- 1 Kidney Machine (€23,200)
- 1 Dialysis Couch Refurbishments
- Extension of Renal Unit (€35,000)
- 9 APD Machines (€11,600 each)
2002
LifeCycle Challenge
- 1Air conditioning system for Renal
- Money donation towards procurement of a Haemodialysis Reverse Osmosis Plant
2001
LifeCycle Challenge
- 6 Kidney Machines (€23,200 each) 3 APD Machines (€11,600 each)
2000
LifeCycle Challenge
- Air conditioning system for Renal Unit (€18,600)
- Money donation towards procurement of a Haemodialysis Reverse Osmosis Plant
1999
LifeCycle Challenge
- 4 Kidney machines (valued at €23,200 each)
- 3 Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) Machines(valued at €11,600 each)
2022
LifeCycle Challenge
Argentina—Chile
Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor.
Donation to the University towards a continuing research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”.
Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staff.
The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment.
2022
LifeWalk Challenge
Bowness-on-Solway—Newcastle Upon Tyne
Donation to the University towards a new research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”
Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
The running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment
2019
LifeCycle Challenge
Vietnam—Laos—Cambodia
Donation to the University towards a new research project into kidney disease titled “Genotype Phenotype of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Malta”
Donation of Traccia to support the data base and management of HLA typing that helps facilitate the procedure of finding a match kidney donor
Donation towards Psychological help to Renal Patients
A series of lectures by Professor Taylor, a lead researcher of a ground-breaking study called DIRECT: Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial.
Sponsorship of the Lourdes pilgrimage for renal patients and accompanying medical staffThe running of a passenger van for use by patients on twilight shift (late evening) dialysis treatment