A MAN whose wife is suffering from renal failure is preparing to take part in a 10k road race to raise money and awareness for the charity Kidney Wales.

Christopher Foster, 46, who lives with his wife Sarah, 43, in Chepstow, is preparing to put on his running shoes to take part in the Cardiff 10k, with the aim of raising funds for the charity and race organisers Kidney Wales, which supports thousands of kidney patients across Wales.

Over the last 18 months Mrs Foster has seen her health decline rapidly.

From living a largely normal life to becoming insulin dependent, her liver function is currently at just 15 per cent.

Previously a cleaner in the leisure department of the Marriott St Pierre hotel, Mrs Foster has had to give up work due to her condition.

The couple are now preparing for Mrs Foster to receive daily dialysis treatment at home, four times a day and overnight.

She is now on the transplant waiting list to receive a new kidney and pancreas.

Mr Foster said: “Sarah has had so much to take in over the last year and neither of us could have predicted how quickly the disease would spread, but her strength has never wavered. Her positive attitude and love for life makes her an inspiration to me.”

Having heard of the work Kidney Wales does to support kidney patients across the country, Mr Foster said he was inspired to take part in the road race which takes place on Sunday, September 3.

He added: “The support they provide families like ours across Wales is invaluable and it’s a privilege to be able to do something to support this amazing cause.”

Roy Thomas, chief executive of Kidney Wales, said: “It’s so encouraging to see families like the Fosters supporting each other through such a traumatic and challenging time.

“They have been through an awful lot over the last 18 months and it’s inspiring to see the courage and fighting spirit they both possess.”

To find out more about the event, to sign up or to help raise money and awareness for Kidney Wales, please visit the Cardiff 10K website at cardiff10K.cymru or call 02920 343940(029) 2034 3951.