And the winner is...

It is an honour and a privilege that Kenneth has asked me to post on his blog this morning; as I'm writing this, Kenneth is going into the operating theatre to donate a kidney to his dad. Surely, becoming a live donor is one of the bravest and most selfless acts possible? Kenneth is a true inspiration to me.

He asked me last night if I would post details of the winning bidder in the art auction for the magnificent painting by Jack Frame - 'Spring Blossom Looking Toward Glasgow'. I am delighted to announce that Kirsten Davies has won with her fantastic bid of £550; thank you Kirsten for such a great donation to Kenneth's appeal.

Thanks also to Jack Frame and The Studio of Fine Art for organising such a great auction item.

The appeal doesn't stop here, in many ways it's just beginning. wouldn't is be good to show Kenneth your admiration for his massive act by significantly boosting the appeal during the next couple of days; I'm sure that would be a great tonic for him and his dad as they recover from the operations.

You can make a donation by clicking the button on the left column of the blog or, you can link to the JustGiving page here

Lastly, thank you to all who have already donated, your kindness is much appreciated.  You can play a further part by sharing this post with your family and friends.

The Day Before #The Kidney Donation

This is a quick picture post of Dad, Me and his girls Elissa (on his knee,my niece) and my two girls Olivia and Ava. We are sporting the T-shirts proudly provided by Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

As I am writing this I just wanted you all to know that I am very humbled by everyone's support and well wishes.

I am also amazed at the number of people who have also contacted me to wish us well and then explained how Kidney Problems have effected either themsleves or someone that they know. It's really quite a common problem, much more so that one would initially think...

Anyway I am feeling well and I am in the right mind. Dad never slept last night but I surely did and I will sleep well tonight. Follow our updates at www.facebook.com/blockarchitects or www.facebook.com/feelfabfaster.

If you have yet to do so you can also donate through www.justgiving.com/kenneth-martin

The Kidney Donation - Art Auction Raising Funds For Yorkhill Children's Foundation,Glasgow

Jack Frame - 'Spring Blossom Looking Toward Glasgow'

The Auction...

This is your opportunity to obtain a fascinating oil painting 'Spring Blossom Looking Toward Glasgow' which is very kindly donated to our fundraising cause by Mr Jack Frame. Thank You Jack. This is immense. Please read on and I will tell you how to bid...

All proceeds from the eventual winner will top up our fundraising pot for Yorkhill Hospital, all in association with my forthcoming kidney donation on 25th August 2010. I am looking to get bids in excess of its Value of £895. For the eventual lucky winner ‘The Studio Fine Art Company’ will provide the provenance & valuation as well as a photo opportunity with Jack himself…

More About The Artist...

A sell-out star at Glasgow School of Art’s degree show in 2007, Jack Frame has been building steadily on this early promise, working through his fascination with trees and the natural world as a metaphor for the bigger picture.

Still in his mid-20s, Frame, who was shortlisted for the prestigious Jolomo Award for Landscape Painting in 2009, is hotly tipped to become one of Scotland’s most collectable contemporary artists. An exhibition of the finalists work, including Jack’s will be taking place in London this September.

Frame has just completed a successful showing of his work at the RGI Gallery in Glasgow this August and thereafter will be taking up the post of Artist in Residence at The Studio Fine Art Company, Glasgow’s newest contemporary Gallery in Bath Street http://www.thestudiofineart.com/ where his work will be on permanent exhibition. At the Gallery you will have the opportunity to meet Jack Frame and as well as the exhibited work you can commission a more personal piece from the artist himself. Please read on and I will tell you how to bid...

How To Bid...

The Auction will close on the morning of the operation ie 9:00am on the 25th August 2010. I will probably be in theatre by then! We would invite all interested parties to leave ther name and email address in the 'comment' section below. We would kindly ask for £50 bids to get us started.

Alternatively if you cannot for any reason access the comments section below please contact me personally by email and I will had your bid for you.

Finally, thank you for your interest and if anyone wishes to see the painting prior to bidding I am happy to say that I currently have it displayed at home and that I will happily allow a viewing and a coffee or wine.

PLEASE POST YOUR BIDS NOW BELOW.

Thank You on behalf of myself and Yorkhill Children's Foundation

#thekidneydonation - Raising Money For Yorkhill Children's Foundation

Meet Lucas - We Want You To Help Him...

22 month old Lucas suffers from a rare bone disease.... To Read more please click on the link to find out how Yorkhill Children's Foundation help and assists kids like ours...


To understand how your donations will help kids like Lucas please click here


I've just put our two healthy daughter's to bed. Lucas is not quite so fortunate. Please donate now to our charity via www.justgiving.com/kenneth-martin

Kenneth Martin is fundraising for Yorkhill Children's Foundation

Kenneth Martin is fundraising for Yorkhill Children's Foundation

On the 25th August 2010, I will donate a kidney to a man (my dad) which all going well will afford him the luxury of participating in the lives of his 3 young grand daughters. It will also afford my 2 daughters Olivia and Ava, and my young niece Elissa with the luxury of knowing that their papa can now do simple things with them like take them to the swimming baths.

In order to afford this luxury to others, our family have decided to raise funds both pre and post operation to assist Yorkhill Children's Charity. Our proceeds will assist other families and children with renal difficulties and offer them some hope with their troubles.

Dig Deep now and visit our donation page at Just Giving

I will be in hopsital for approximately 1 week and have been told to 'take it easy' for a few weeks afterwards. If anyone has any daring activities that they would like to see me participate in post operation then please contact us on our facebook page