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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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...
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...
PKD research receives $14+ million in DoD funding
Published March 19, 2020. Written by Chris Rusconi, Chief Research Officer. Seven research grants with a primary focus on polycystic kidney disease totaling more than $12 million were funded in...
Meet our New Director of Strategic Partnerships, Stevie Danihel
Published March 17, 2020. In 2019, Stevie Danihel joined PKD Foundation as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships. As she settles into her new role, we had the chance to sit down and learn...
World Kidney Day
Published March 12, 2020. We observe World Kidney Day to raise awareness of the increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwide and to strive for kidney health for everyone, everywhere. Between...
How to Walk for PKD
Published March 3, 2020 The nation's largest gathering of the PKD community is our signature fundraising and public awareness event, the Walk for PKD. Since 2000, the Walk has raised an inspiring...
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Published May 5, 2020 | With a crisis like the ongoing pandemic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress. SoRead More -
Kidneys are instrumental in maintaining the proper balance of nutrients in your body. They filter waste products and extra waterRead More -
Published April 28, 2020 | After the ADPKD Registry launched in September 2019, PKDF established the Registry Patient Advisory Group. TheRead More -
Published April 22, 2020. Taking place April 19–25, 2020, National Volunteer Week honors volunteers for the irreplaceable impact their timeRead More -
Published March 27, 2020. With COVID-19 making headlines on a daily basis, people across the globe are left wondering howRead More
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Published March 19, 2020. Written by Chris Rusconi, Chief Research Officer. Seven research grants with a primary focus on polycysticRead More
