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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 improving the lives of those it affects.
Educational Resources
Access educational resources as a patient, caregiver, clinician, or donor in the world of PKD.
Research
Explore research the PKD Foundation and its supporters have funded over the years in our mission to end PKD.
Advocacy
Your voice is vital to raising awareness of PKD and helping increase research funding to bring treatments and therapies to patients.
Get Involved
We are united in the fight to end PKD. Learn how you can improve the lives of those living with PKD by volunteering, donating, walking, and more.
Our Impact
Since the establishment of the PKD Foundation in 1982 . . .
| $1B+Leveraged in federal research funding | $28Min PKD Foundation research project funding |
| 42+Years of giving hope | 50+Local communities |
It's Up to Us
There’s a groundbreaking new way to change lives and provide hope. We have the power.
Know Where to Go
PKD Foundation Centers of Excellence have expanded. Find a center today.
ARPKD Voice of the Patient Report
The PKD Foundation has published our first ever ARPKD Voice of the Patient Report.
Join Our Network
Follow our progress on PKD research, treatments, clinical trials, and finding a cure.
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Need Help Now?
To access our assistance directly, please call our Hope Line.
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PKD affects thousands in the U.S. and millions worldwide but is still relatively unknown.
Newly Diagnosed
A new diagnosis can leave you with many questions. Connect today to learn more about PKD and how we can help.
Find a Community
Our local Communities, and the volunteers who lead them, are the backbone of the PKD community.
Resources
With our resources you can find the answers to the questions you did and didn’t know you had about PKD.
Get Connected
Find care, community, conversation, or follow us on social media. We are here for you, so let’s connect.
Build Your PKD Legacy
Leave a lasting legacy that will transform the lives of those with PKD for future generations.
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- Newly Diagnosed
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