by Sydney Johnston | Jul 13, 2021 | Awareness, Walk for PKD
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...
by Sydney Johnston | Jul 8, 2021 | Awareness, DIY for PKD
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...
by Sydney Johnston | Apr 13, 2021 | Awareness
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...
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 23, 2021 | Awareness
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...
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 11, 2021 | Awareness, Living with PKD
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...
by Sydney Johnston | Feb 12, 2021 | Awareness, Donations
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...
