National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day Recognized by US Senate

Published October 11, 2022 | Every year, PKD Awareness Day is celebrated through special ceremonies and activities to educate others about PKD and advocate for the PKD Community. With a recent resolution passing in the Senate, this day is now officially designated as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day.

National PKD Awareness Day

Thanks to efforts from long time champions for the PKD community, Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), the Senate recently passed a resolution designating September 4, 2022, as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day.”

The resolution highlights the severity of PKD symptoms, PKD’s impact on generations of families and communities, and the importance of finding a cure for the genetic disease. Congressional recognition of PKD Awareness Day will help foster the public’s understanding of PKD and drive research funding to improve treatment and care. You can read the full resolution here.

“Whereas designating September 4, 2022, as ‘National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day’ will raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, one of the most prevalent genetic kidney disorders.”

—S.Res.816

We applaud Senator Blunt and Cardin for their staunch support and leadership on behalf of the PKD community. And we thank the U.S. Senate for recognizing that the PKD community deserves a better quality of life.

Getting Involved Beyond PKD Awareness Day

Everyone can be a PKD advocate. Beyond National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day, we encourage PKD advocates to continue engaging federal lawmakers. Supporting legislation that will advance PKD research and expand awareness opportunities is vital. Together, advocates and elected officials can bring us closer to our goal of ending PKD. To learn more about PKD advocacy, visit pkdcure.org/advocacy/. You can also register to receive the Foundation’s Advocacy Alerts to be notified how you can raise your voice to effect change.