On Tuesday 16 April 2024, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation presented a generous donation of €25,000 to RIDT in support of kidney research at the University of Malta. 

This donation will guarantee the ongoing research in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic, inherited disorder which causes cyst clusters to develop. This leads to an enlargement of the kidneys which makes the kidneys lose their function over time.

The donation was presented by Mr Alan Curry to the Rector of the University of Malta Prof. Alfred J. Vella, in the presence of Prof. Edith Said, PhD researcher Natalie Ciantar, Prof. Jean Calleja Agius, Prof. Emanuel Farrugia, Head of Department of Anatomy, Dr Christian Zammit and RIDT CEO Mr Wilfred Kenely.

The LifeCycle Malta Foundation has been supporting renal patients for over twenty years. It was founded in 1999 to create awareness and generate support for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease. The LifeCycle Malta Foundation's mission has always been to raise awareness about renal disease, raise funds for the treatment of renal patients and promote research into the causes and possible cures for renal failure.

This donation is a continued commitment by the LifeCycle Malta Foundation in support of RIDT. In fact, regular donations have been made for the past 10 years and to date, the Foundation has donated more than €200,000 towards kidney research.

Thank you LifeCycle and Good Luck for the 2024 Challenge in Africa!