PKD Advocacy in Action: What it Means and How to Get Involved

Join us for an engaging webinar on how to advocate for the polycystic kidney disease (PKD) community locally and beyond.

This session will provide an overview of the PKD Foundation’s current legislative priorities, the state of PKD research funding, and highlights from Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Helping lead this discussion is the Foundation’s advocacy partner, CURA Strategies, a leading bipartisan strategic communications and public affairs agency.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking for ways to deepen your involvement, this webinar will offer practical insights and next steps for making an impact in the PKD community today and for generations to come.

You’ll Learn About:

What PKD advocacy is and why patient and family voices are essential to advancing policy, research, and awareness

Gain insight into the role CURA Strategies plays in helping us shape federal policy initiatives for PKD

Ways patients and families can get involved in advocacy, regardless of prior experience or comfort level

Current PKD legislative priorities and research funding, including key takeaways from Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Who Should Attend?

Patients, families, and caregivers affected by PKD

Guest Speakers:

Scott Leezer, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Partner, CURA Strategies

Patrick Meade, Senior Manager, Government Relations, CURA Strategies

Advocacy Champion: Cari Maxwell