Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that affects thousands of people worldwide. Characterized by the growth of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, PKD can lead to kidney enlargement, impaired kidney function, and ultimately kidney failure. This chronic and potentially life-threatening condition often presents silently, with symptoms appearing in later stages. PKD can be a challenging journey for individuals and their families, requiring vigilant monitoring and medical management. Research and support are vital in improving early diagnosis, treatment options, and the quality of life for those affected by this complex renal disorder.
Amidst the challenges posed by polycystic kidney disease, organizations like PKD Charity play a crucial role in providing vital support and resources to patients and their families. With a dedicated focus on raising awareness, funding research, and offering compassionate care, PKD Charity strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by this debilitating condition.
Get ready to make strides for a cause that matters! Join PKD Charity’s upcoming fundraising event, Walk for PKD 2023, where we unite as a community to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease. Lace up your shoes, walk with purpose, and together, let’s pave the way for a brighter future for PKD patients and their families.
Category Walking
Date 01 September 2023 – 30 September 2023
Venue Anywhere
Telephone 07715 664 687
Email [email protected]
AboutThe 3rd – 10th September 2023 is PKD Awareness Week, a week dedicated to educating and inspiring our friends, families and communities to learn about the condition that around 70,000 people in the UK live with.
This September, join us in helping to raise awareness of PKD by organising your own sponsored walk and fundraising for PKD Charity. By fundraising for us you will be helping to fund research into a cure for PKD.
Kidney research is critically underfunded – in the UK, less than 1% of all health research funding goes to kidney research, and a fraction of that amount goes towards PKD research specifically. New treatments for PKD are needed now!
Walk for PKD
You choose your distance and location. you could organise a walk in the hills with friends, a marathon trek along the coast with your dog, or arrange a walk and get together with your local PKD community group.
However, and wherever you choose to walk, you will be raising awareness and funds to support people affected by PKD and research in to finding a cure.
How to get involved
1. Register your Walk for PKD by completing the short form at the bottom of this page.
2. Choose a location and plan your walk
3. Set up your fundraising page
4. Share with your friends, family and colleagues. Get them to sign up to join you!
5. Lace up and Walk for PKD.
Sign up to Walk for PKD and you will get:
A fundraising guide to with lots of tips and advice
PKD t-shirts or neck buffs for you and your team
PKD Charity resources to help you promote your walk and fundraising
More informationIf you have any questions at all or would like to have a chat about organising your own Walk for PKD then please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected] or call 07715 664687.
Step into hope! Walk for PKD 2023, empowering kidney warriors. Join now to stride towards a cyst-free tomorrow!