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Use your passion to #endPKD.
Use your passion to #endPKD.
Use your passion to #endPKD.
About the PKD Foundation
The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and to improving the lives of those it affects. Since 1982, we have proudly funded more than 1,300 research projects and leveraged $1.5B in research funds.
Our mission
WE GIVE HOPE.
We fund research, advocate for patients, and build a community for all impacted by PKD.
Our vision
#endPKD
what is pkd?
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects thousands in the U.S. and millions worldwide but is still relatively unknown.
LIVING WITH PKD
If you or someone you care about is living with PKD, your top priorities are maintaining a high quality of life and managing the disease.
NUTRITION
While a specific diet won’t make polycystic kidneys better, it is ideal to eat a balanced and healthy diet.
find a clinic
Find and assess clinics near you with our Find a PKD Clinic tool, with over 50 medical centers and 220 nephrologists familiar with PKD.
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Información en español
Acceda recursos disponibles en español.
ADVOCACY
We’re working with Congress to #endPKD, and we need your help.
PKD Life
Subscribe to PKD Life, a free magazine produced by the PKD Foundation.
WALK FOR PKD
100% of donations fund life-saving research. Walk with us!
Clinical studies
Help researchers unlock the secrets of PKD and find a treatment by participating in a study.
PKD Resources
From diagnosis to dialysis, we have expert-led education for patients and caregivers.
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT
You’re not alone. Find a mentor, call our Hope line, or join a Chapter.
RESOURCES AND EDUCATION
From diagnosis to dialysis, everything you want to know about PKD.
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Caring for a loved one with PKD can be stressful. We’re here to help.
ADPKD REGISTRY
Move research forward when you join the first U.S. ADPKD Registry.
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SHARE YOUR STORY
VOICES OF PKD
This year, make it your goal to create a future without PKD. Turn your passion and hobbies into hope. 100% of the funds raised will support life-saving research.
CHALLENGE
Challenge yourself to put an end to PKD. Whether you’re walking a 5K, running a marathon, cycling across the country, or competing in a triathlon, make fundraising for PKD part of your challenge.
DIY
Take a fight against PKD into your own hands. DIY for PKD allows you to combine your creativity with your passion for finding a cure by creating your own personal fundraiser!
CELEBRATIONS
Dedicate your milestone to a cause you’re passionate about: ending PKD. Fundraise when you celebrate your birthday, transplant anniversary, wedding, or other special event.
TRIBUTE
Create a tribute fundraiser to honor someone or remember a loved one who has passed. Fundraise to end PKD in honor, memory, or celebration of someone today.
chicago marathon
Join #teamPKD and sign up for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon where you can represent the PKD community.