by Sydney Johnston | Feb 9, 2023 | Donations, Knowledge
Published on February 7, 2023 | At the PKD Foundation, the work we do is only made possible thanks to our generous supporters. Supporters like Catherine Blakley. As a PKDF donor, she’s helping fund research, education, and advocacy efforts—improving the...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 31, 2023 | Award, Research
Published on January 31, 2023 | In 2002, the PKD Foundation and the International Society of Nephrology established the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement In the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease, also known as the Kaplan Award. Created...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 26, 2023 | Awareness, Fundraise Your Way
Published on January 26, 2023 | Each of us can help #endPKD. For many, collecting donations is one of the first things that comes to mind. But how do you start your own PKD fundraiser? Through Fundraise Your Way (FYW), you can take your passion and turn it into a way...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 19, 2023 | Education, Transplantation
Published on January 17, 2023 | If you have PKD, your nephrology team may one day recommend that you be evaluated for a kidney transplant. Here’s what New Orleans nephrologists Zohreh Soltani, M.D., of Ochsner Medical Center, and Siddhartha Bajracharya, M.D., of...
by Sydney Johnston | Dec 20, 2022 | Advocacy
Published December 20, 2022 | At the ACN Awards, the PKD Foundation honors Members of Congress and Advocacy Champions who went above and beyond in 2022. These awardees were dedicated to raising awareness for our community and supporting policies to improve the...
