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2021 Walk for PKD: Your Questions Answered
Published July 13, 2021 | For over 20 years, the Walk for PKD has thrived as the PKDF’s signature fundraising and public awareness event. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic meant changing the Walk for PKD from an in-person event to virtual. We couldn't be more...
How I’m Raising PKD Awareness
Published July 08, 2021 | When you receive a diagnosis, it's easy to focus on the negatives. Instead of being pessimistic, Rob Herman is focused on creating change for PKD. Today, he details his experience with PKD, how he spreads PKD awareness, and his creative...
National Volunteer Week 2021
Published on April 13, 2021 | In 1974, President Nixon established National Volunteer Week. "The spirit of voluntarism, one of the hallmarks of American life, has rarely been stronger than it is today," he proclaimed. Next week, we honor those who donate their time...
Spreading PKD Awareness Through Design
Published on March 23, 2021 | After a PKD diagnosis, there's often a lot of questions. How do I stay healthy? Should I change my diet? How do I talk about PKD with others? Using graphic design, Chelsie Tamms is spreading PKD awareness in the hopes of making...
World Kidney Day: Know Your Kidneys
Published on March 11, 2021 | Established in 2006, World Kidney Day, the second Thursday in March, is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. Kidneys are crucial in removing toxins and excess water from your blood, helping...
National Donor Day: My Kidney Donation Story Pt. 2
Published on February 12, 2021 | Observed every February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye, and tissue donation. In honor of National Donor Day, we're sharing stories from two kidney donors. Recounting his...
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Published July 13, 2021 | For over 20 years, the Walk for PKD has thrived as the PKDF’s signature fundraisingRead More -
Published July 08, 2021 | When you receive a diagnosis, it’s easy to focus on the negatives. Instead of beingRead More -
Published on April 13, 2021 | In 1974, President Nixon established National Volunteer Week. “The spirit of voluntarism, one ofRead More -
Published on March 23, 2021 | After a PKD diagnosis, there’s often a lot of questions. How do I stayRead More -
Published on March 11, 2021 | Established in 2006, World Kidney Day, the second Thursday in March, is a globalRead More -
Published on February 12, 2021 | Observed every February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and educationRead More
