Walk for PKD on 25 Sept

 

UPDATE: I posted this some time ago, but here are a few of the pictures from the actual walk. Come out and walk with us next year!!!!!!!!!

For those of you that dont know what this is all about, check out the information below. Its a very worthy cause and we could really use your support. See you there :)

Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (pkdcure.org) Walk for PKD –
“A Cure is our Finish Line”

The PKD Foundation’s Mission Statement is to promote programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness in order to discover treatments and a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease and improve the lives of all it affects The Walk for PKD is the signature fundraiser event for the PKD Foundation. Few have heard of this disease. The PKD Foundation homepage: http://www.pkdcure.org/

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million people, worldwide. ADPKD affects more people than Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and sickle cell anemia combined.

Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) is a rare genetic disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 20,000 individuals. It affects boys and girls equally and often causes significant mortality in the first month of life. If the child survives the newborn period, the chances of survival are good. For these children, approximately one-third will need dialysis or transplantation by the age of 10.

Brackenridge Park – Joske Pavilion (Behind Witte Museum – Broadway and Tuleta Drive)
No registration fee; $100 raised earns a tee shirt;
Activities for children (under 12) include “Penny Dash”
dogs are also allowed to walk.
http://www.pkdcure.org/tabid/1749/Default.aspx
- San Antonio Walk for PKD link