Pimp it Purple booklet

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Thank you so much for signing up. However
you decide to Pimp it Purple this December,
you’ll be raising vital funds towards the fight
against kidney disease.
So let’s get started. In case anyone asks
“what’s all this pimpin’ about?” just share the
dictionary definition!
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Remember these three rules and you are
ready to start Purple Pimpin’
1. YES, it’s got to be purple
2. YES, you should tell the world about
your pimpin’ antics
3. YES, whatever you decide it has to
raise vital funds for Kidney
Research UK’s work
On the right we’ve explained everything you
need to Pimp it Purple - some simple steps,
an explanation of what is in the pack and
some amusing ideas to get your creative
juices flowing!
1 Plan to Pimp it Purple
First decide what you want to pimp up. Next, think
about where the pimpin’ is going to take place - at
home, at work or maybe at another venue.
Think about when you want to do it? Any time during
December is pimptastic.
Then think about who to involve or invite and start
spreading the #pimpitpurple word.
2 Pimpin’ Purple feels good
It’s all about fun so kick back and enjoy the ride! Use
balloons and stickers to pimp up your experience and
spread the joy. The more fun you can have, the more
successful your fundraising will be.
Never be shy about asking for donations - you are a
Purple Pimper and you know no fear when it comes to
filling up that collection box.
3 Purple Pimpers are helping save lives…
Pimp it Purple ideas
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Pimp your Party!
Pay online at www.kidneyresearchuk.org/pimpitpurple
or call us for free on 0800 783 2973 and we’ll take the payment over the phone
or if you wish to pay by cheque, complete the form on the back of the letter and use the Pimp it Purple
freepost envelope in your pack.
What’s in your Purple Pimpin’ Pack?
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Secret Santa Hijack
Always £5,
often boring…
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Less chatting
and a lot more
groovin’ for
charity!
Pimp it Purple!
Set the dress
code, sell
some tickets
and let the
action begin
guaranteed
to be the
same people
just chatting
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F
JEF
3
Look how happy Jeff is with his Pimp’d up
Secret Santa gift. Pimptastic!
All for a
great cause!
Pimp up the gift!
Spend £4 and put the
other £1 in the kerching
collection box.
Everything you need! Remember if you need more support or extra goodies
visit www.kidneyresearchuk.org/pimpitpurple
Sponsored Pimpin’
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If you need anymore materials
then download extra cool stuff at
kidneyresearchuk.org/pimpitpurple
and if you need any support call us free
on 0800 783 2973
Thank you - let’s make it a
Pimp it Purple Christmas!
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It is nearly
office party
time…
All your efforts to Pimp it Purple have turned into donations that will fund vital research to fight kidney disease.
Paying in the money you raise couldn’t be easier. We’ve got it covered and have made sure there is a method to suit you.
Here are three suggestions to get
you thinking but it’s all up to you…
The only limit is your imagination!
Everyone
does the same
sponsored stuff
Go get some sponsorship for something
very Pimp’d and very Purple
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Are you really going
out like THAT!?
Friends and family
will marvel - putting
money into your
kerching collection
box. Feeling
great and looking
fabulous!
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Remember… your Purple Pimpin’ will help
kidney patients like Matthew and Amanda.
Nicola’s son, Matthew, 10, has been on the waiting list for a transplant for seven years.
“It’s very scary that we rely on a machine to keep our son alive. I’m actually surprised that we’re at
10 years old. Especially because he hasn’t had a kidney and spent such a long time on dialysis. What
Matthew really needs is a donor. His chances of finding a match are only three in 10,000.
Being on the waiting list is torture. You can’t go anywhere – you have to be within four hours of
your hospital. If the phone rings late at night you pounce on it because you think ‘is it going to be a
transplant call?’ Despite everything, Matthew is a fighter. I’m really proud of the fact that he doesn’t
let it get him down.”
Amanda Craig is waiting for a kidney from her mum.
Amanda has to hook herself up to a dialysis machine for eight hours a night, every night.
Since starting dialysis Amanda’s appetite has deteriorated and sometimes she experiences painful leg
cramps and fatigue. “When I first started on dialysis I was worried about not being able to take trips away.
But it’s all doable – it just takes good organisation. The dialysis machine is portable, and taking enough
medical equipment cleaning supplies is a must. I am on the transplant list. It’s unnerving not knowing
when I will get a kidney, but I try to make the most of the situation and hope to move forward very soon.”
We are striving to make transplanted kidneys work better and last longer so that patients like Matthew
and Amanda can get their lives back. By taking part in Pimp it Purple you are helping fund vital
research into the causes of kidney disease, prevention and better treatments.
Remember, once you’ve taken part you can send us your donation online at
www.kidneyresearchuk.org/pimpitpurple or call us for free on 0800 783 2973
and we’ll take the payment over the phone. Thank you.
Registered Charity No. 252892 Scottish Charity No. SC039242
Ten year old Matthew relies on a machine to keep him alive…