Why I Support the PKD Foundation

Why I Support the PKD Foundation

  Published on February 7, 2023 | At the PKD Foundation, the work we do is only made possible thanks to our generous supporters. Supporters like Catherine Blakley. As a PKDF donor, she’s helping fund research, education, and advocacy efforts—improving the...
The Best Ways to Prevent UTIs

The Best Ways to Prevent UTIs

Published on October 5, 2021 | Anyone can get a urinary tract infection (UTI), but having PKD can increase your risk of UTIs. One reason is that kidney cysts are prone to infection, allowing bacteria to build up and affect the urinary tract. Symptoms of UTIs include...
How Do I Fundraise for PKD?

How Do I Fundraise for PKD?

Published on January 19, 2021 | Want to raise funds that benefit the PKD community but not sure where to start? Through the Fundraise Your Way program, it’s easy to fundraise for PKDF. Senior Director of Community Fundraising Sue Full walks us through the basics...
PKD and the COVID-19 Vaccine

PKD and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Published December 17, 2020 | While distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the country has begun, many in the PKD community have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Chris Rusconi, Ph.D., chief research officer at the PKD Foundation, sits down with...
What to Know About PKD Awareness Day

What to Know About PKD Awareness Day

Published September 1, 2020 | On September 4th, we celebrate PKD Awareness Day. A day dedicated to educating and inspiring our friends, families, and communities to learn about PKD. When more people learn about PKD, more people get involved. And that means more...