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VIRTUAL WALK FOR PKD
T he nation's largest gathering of the PKD community is our
signature fundraising and public awareness event, the
Walk for PKD. Since 2000, the Walk for PKD has funded more
than $33 million in PKD research, and we're excited to build on
the success of the 2020 virtual Walk for PKD this year.
We'll kick off Walk fundraising on August 11 and come
2020:
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive
Drug
Coverage for Kidney
Transplant Patients Act
of 2019 passed
together online during our virtual Walk for PKD event October
8-17. With more than 50 local Walks and a virtual Walk, anyone
can participate.
Join us during our " 10 Days. One Goal. " event and fundraise
from wherever you feel safest. Even though we cannot walk in
person this year, we look forward to crossing the fi nish line with
you-online.
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CHECK OUT WALKFORPKD.ORG FOR RESOURCES,
FUNDRAISING TIPS, AND FAQS.
2019:
First nationwide
patient registry
for people with
ADPKD launched
2018:
Tolvaptan approved
in the US as the
fi rst treatment for
ADPKD
National PKD
Awareness Day
t's never too early to start planning for National PKD AwareI
ness Day! Recognized across the US and Canada on September
4, this day is an opportunity for us to raise awareness in
our local communities and government. We will be providing
awareness resources on our website and social media channels
as the day gets closer.
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SEE ALL PKD FOUNDATION MILESTONES AT PKDCURE.ORG/ABOUT
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