Honoring My hero, Sue Full

Sometimes, heroes walk among us and aren’t easily recognized. My hero took great care of her kidneys until I was ready for a kidney transplant. On July 31, 2018, Sue gave me a second chance at health by giving me the gift of life. I honor this gift by living each day...

Remembering Dean Benigno

Dean was a passionate advocate for PKD, a dedicated volunteer & a great friend. His legacy will live on through the Phoenix Walk for PKD. He will forever be in the hearts and minds of our Phoenix walkers and his energy and zest for life will be greatly missed....

Celebrating Sara Kelly

I never asked; she volunteered. One test; one match. And just like that, May 21, 2019 Sara Kelly selflessly and lovingly donated one of her healthy kidneys to me. My heart will forever be grateful for this incredible woman and her priceless gift. Sara is...
National Volunteer Week 2020

National Volunteer Week 2020

Published April 22, 2020.  Taking place April 19–25, 2020, National Volunteer Week honors volunteers for the irreplaceable impact their time and energy make on organizations like the PKD Foundation. Our supporters mean everything to us. In 2019, nearly 2,000...
Navigating COVID-19 with PKD

Navigating COVID-19 with PKD

Published March 27, 2020. With COVID-19 making headlines on a daily basis, people across the globe are left wondering how to decrease their level of risk. Mitigating exposure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is especially top of mind for those with serious chronic...