Conwy woman makes history with UK's highest dialysis on Snowdon

A woman from Conwy has made history after receiving dialysis on the summit of Yr Wyddfa - raising awareness of organ donation and the importance of transplant support.

Julie McGrath, 61, scaled new heights by receiving dialysis at the summit, in what is thought to be the highest altitude a patient has been dialysed in the UK. She was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at the age of 45, she was told a few years ago that she would need to begin dialysis – a treatment which replicates the work of healthy kidneys by removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood.

Thanks to a home dialysis kit, she is able to carry out her treatment in the comfort of her own home, giving her greater independence and even the ability to travel on holiday with her partner.
 

Specialist Organ Donation Nurse Abi Roberts added: “It was fantastic to see nearly 100 people come out to support this year’s walk. Events like this are so important to keep the conversation about organ donation going – and we encourage everyone to have those vital discussions with their loved ones.”