by Sydney Johnston | Feb 11, 2021 | Awareness, Donations
Published on February 11, 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’ll be sharing stories from two kidney donors. Today,...
by Sydney Johnston | Nov 24, 2020 | Awareness, Family Life
Published November 24, 2020 | It’s no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. Despite its many ups and downs, there’s still a strong sense of thankfulness and gratitude within the PKD community. Walk Coordinator Michelle Hoffmann...
by Sydney Johnston | Nov 17, 2020 | Advocacy, Awareness
Published November 17, 2020 | As we look to the new year, the PKD Foundation is excited to announce the inclusion of PKD research funding in the latest round of spending bills in Congress. On Tuesday, November 10, the Senate Appropriation Committee unveiled a set of...
by Sydney Johnston | Nov 10, 2020 | Awareness, Walk for PKD
Published November 10, 2020 | This year brought a big change to the PKD Foundation—moving the 2020 Walk for PKD to a virtual platform. During the 10 day event, we raised funds for PKD research, brought awareness to PKD, and came together as a community. 2020...
by Sydney Johnston | Oct 20, 2020 | Advocacy, Awareness
Published October 20, 2020 | More than six months after state-level lockdowns began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it feels as though advocacy organizations everywhere have adapted to the new, virtual forms of connection that are necessary in these times. Likewise, the...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 29, 2020 | Awareness, Walk for PKD
In two weeks, members of the PKD community will unite for a 10-day virtual Walk for PKD. Months of planning, fundraising, and organizing will culminate in the nation’s largest public awareness event for PKD. During the 10 day event, we’ll bring awareness to PKD,...
