Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The PKD Foundation Blog is contributed to by PKD Foundation staff and members of our incredible community. Focused on bringing you important PKD and Foundation updates, our blogs cover advocacy initiatives; awareness events; education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; and updates from and for our researchers.
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The Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament
Over the past two decades, the Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament has raised more than $1.5 million for research and education programs to help improve the lives of those affected by PKD. Organized by Karyn and Jerry Waxman, this tournament unites the local PKD community in Memphis, Tennessee.
Oral Hygiene and Kidneys
Here’s why people with chronic kidney disease need to prioritize excellent oral care.
Advocating on PKD Awareness Day
Published on August 31, 2021 | Every year, there's one day dedicated to educating friends, families, and communities about PKD—PKD Awareness Day. And September 4th is just around the corner. As...
Announcing the Education Advisory Panel
Published on August 24, 2021 | At the PKD Foundation, we believe education is key in creating better patient outcomes. And when it comes to PKD, it's imperative that patients, caregivers,...
39 Years of PKD Progress
Published on August 19, 2021 | Nearly 40 years ago on August 20, 1982, Jared J. Grantham, M.D., and Joseph H. Bruening founded the PKD Foundation. Their goal? To find treatments and a cure for...
The Walk for PKD: Grant’s Troops
Published on August 10, 2021 | For over 20 years, the Walk for PKD has united families, friends, and PKD supporters to raise vital dollars for PKD research. Last year, the Walk for PKD had a...
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Over the past two decades, the Driving Home A Cure For PKD Golf Tournament has raised more than $1.5 millionRead More
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Here’s why people with chronic kidney disease need to prioritize excellent oral care.Read More
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Published on August 31, 2021 | Every year, there’s one day dedicated to educating friends, families, and communities about PKD—PKDRead More
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Published on August 24, 2021 | At the PKD Foundation, we believe education is key in creating better patient outcomes.Read More
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Published on August 19, 2021 | Nearly 40 years ago on August 20, 1982, Jared J. Grantham, M.D., and Joseph H.Read More
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Published on August 10, 2021 | For over 20 years, the Walk for PKD has united families, friends, and PKDRead More