Walk for PKD - Your Way! is an opportunity to join the nationwide Walk for PKD community in a way that caters to your schedule and interests while keeping things simple. Walk for PKD - Your Way! offers you the freedom to choose – how, when, and where you Walk for PKD. Participate as an individual or a team of loved ones, select a date and decide how you are going to Walk for PKD Your Way. How you raise awareness and funds for PKD research is up to you!
If you have questions, or would like to help with next year's walk, please reach out to us at walkforpkd@pkdcure.org.

Are you interested in helping us grow the Charlotte Community?
We are looking for volunteers to help us offer more opportunities in your local area. If you are interested in this opportunity to volunteer and further our shared vision to #endPKD, please complete our volunteer form and let us know how you would like to get involved.
If you have questions, please email us at volunteers@pkdcure.org.
If you have questions, or would like to help with next year's walk, please reach out to us at walkforpkd@pkdcure.org.
Now, as always, the PKD Foundation is committed to our mission of giving hope, advocating for patients, and building a community for all impacted by PKD. We'll continue supporting our community by providing important resources and timely updates on social media. If you have questions or need help navigating this unprecedented health crisis, we are here for you. Email or call (844) PKD-HOPE.

If you’re looking for a shoulder to lean on or want to help others from the safety of your home, our Peer Mentor Program is a great resource:
- Interested in connecting with a mentor? Please take a moment to fill out our mentee survey and our team will follow up with you via email or by phone.
- Interested in becoming a peer mentor? Please complete our mentor application and a member of our staff will follow up with you by email or by phone.


Karen Allen
PKD Connect Ambassador
Contact your local PKD Connect Ambassador to learn about local activities and connect with others in your community that understand what you are going through.
Karen Allen is a native of Kettering Ohio but has called Charlotte home since 1996. She has been working in the financial industry for 19 years. Karen enjoys traveling, hiking, tennis and golf in her free time. With the support of her husband Jeff and daughter Rachel, she excited to volunteer for the PKD Foundation and cultivate the PKD community in the Charlotte region.

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