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WHY I WALK

We are finding our way through something we never expected to face. As a family, we’re learning, growing, and leaning on our faith more than ever. I’m sharing this because community matters, and your love and support mean so much to us.

We recently learned that our little girl has polycystic kidney disease and tuberous sclerosis. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a chronic, genetic disease causing the uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney, often leading to kidney failure. I won’t dive into too many more details here because, to be honest, it’s overwhelming and frightening, but over the past few months we've faced numerous doctor’s appointments, an ER visit by ambulance, and countless sleepless nights as we try to find the best way to help our sweet baby. It's been a challenge to maintain some sense of normalcy for our family, but I hold on to one certainty—God has a plan.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for PKD. While there won’t be a Walk for PKD this year, the need for awareness, research, and support remains just as urgent. This is why I walk. This is why I advocate. This is why I won’t stop believing that a cure is possible. I’m humbly asking for your support through a donation to help fund research and move us closer to a cure. A CURE is my finish line.

If donating isn’t possible (which is completely understandable), your prayers would mean the world to us. Thank you so much for loving and supporting our family during this time.

Sincerely,
Tiffany

My child is a #PKDWarrior

WHY WE WALK

Together, we walk to fund PKD research, raise awareness, build community, and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands in America and millions worldwide who have polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

Last year, fundraisers raised over $1.1M which helped us maintain our 20% increase in PKD Foundation funded research.

The Walk for PKD is your chance to make a difference.

100% of each donation to my page will fund life-saving research. 

Thank you for joining me in providing PKD patients and families hope for a better tomorrow. With your help, treatments and a cure are within reach.

Watch this inspirational video to see why others in the PKD community are dedicated to the Walk for PKD.

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2024 Sacramento Walk for PKD

Sunday, September 29

State Capitol – West Steps

Registration/site opens: 9 a.m.

Join us this fall and be a part of the largest gathering of the PKD community.

If you have questions, email us at sacramentowalk@pkdcure.org.

The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and to improving the lives of those it affects. Since 1982, we have proudly funded more than 1,300 research projects and leveraged $1.5B in research funds.

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"From my vantagepoint as a patient, I see an organization committed to that ultimate goal of a cure, while at the same time, working to better educate and provide even more resources for PKD families to help us all carry the heavy weight of having this disease."

- Elliot Kaye, Stakeholder

"I walk for Sheryl because she was my rock, my go-to, my best friend, and my encouragement. She was my everything. Finding a cure means a better quality of life for patients and that others won't have to say goodbye so soon." 

- Avril Somerville

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PKD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. PKD Foundation tax ID: 43-1266906