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March 1 | 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Oscar Howe
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.
I am a San Francisco native and enjoy using my free time to train for triathlons, produce electronic music, and practice Spanish. A fun fact about me is I’ve competed in a Yoyo competition!
I inherited PKD1 from my father who passed away on dialysis a few years ago. Being a part of the PKDF lets me find community, contribute to finding a cure, and educate myself and those around me. I’m also looking to build a career in biotech, and I’m grateful for the opportunities this organization has provided me to gain knowledge and build my professional network.
Walk for PKD - Your Way
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.
Get Involved
Are you interested in helping us grow the San Francisco 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.
Peer Mentorship Program
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.
Walk for PKD
The Walk for PKD unites patients, loved ones, and medical professionals in pursuit of a world without PKD. Registration opens June 2026. We hope to see you there!
Centers of Excellence
The PKD Foundation is excited to the announce the newest cohort of Centers of Excellence, Partner Clinics, and Pediatric Clinics. If you are looking for the right healthcare providers to help you manage living with PKD, visit our Centers of Excellence page to learn more about the program and to find a Center of Excellence, Partner Clinic, or Pediatric Clinic.
ADPKD Registry
There’s a new way ADPKD Registry participants can step up to provide hope today, and for future generations. The nation’s first dedicated ADPKD Registry is now also one of the first patient registries of any kind to integrate patient-provided health records. Share your health records through your provider’s online portal with a few simple steps on the ADPKD Registry.