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2022 Northern California Kidney Walk

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2022 Northern California Kidney Walk
Sunday, September 18 | 9:00 am
Embarcadero Plaza

Contact: Joe Grubbs818-783-8153 x542

$ raised of $ goal



The Northern California Kidney Walk Was Great!

The 2024 Northern California Kidney Walk took place on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 9am at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA.  By participating in this year's event, you’ll show others that they’re not alone. One simple step can change a life. Register online for free and start gathering your team. 

Thank You to All Our Walkers, Sponsors, and Volunteers!

Check out photos from the big day:
https://nkfcnow.org/2024NCAWalkPhotos
 



What to Expect on Walk Day!

Here are some tips and resources to help prepare you for Walk Day at PayPal Park on Sunday, June 23 , 2024.
Free parking is available in the Audi Lot, including ADA parking and bike parking. If full, there are other lots around the park. All Walk participants will enter through the main gate, and must check-in at the ticket office.
To avoid a long check-in, please pre-register all participants in your team and/or family for free online.

PayPal Park Map of Park and Parking Lots with Event Entrance Marked

At check-in, we will confirm you are registered and give you a wristband that you must wear while in PayPal Park. Once inside, you can browse booths and enjoy family-friendly activities until the opening ceremony begins! There will be music, motivating speakers, and a rousing warm-up before we #KidneyWalk together.

PayPal Park will have snacks and beverages available for purchase at the concession stand.
Here are the options: 

Fruit cup
Egg white & vegetable wrap
Kind Bars
Unsalted Pretzels
Unsalted Popcorn
Breakfast Burritos (veggie, GF, vegan available)
Individual wrapped Danish
Individual wrapped muffins
Nutri grain cereal bars
Gluten-free brownies

We can't wait to see you, your amazing teams, and your beautiful families very soon!
 
Questions?

We've got answers! Read through our frequently asked questions (FAQs) and
reach out if you still need help. Click below to read the PDF
Kidney Walk FAQs



Want to volunteer? We're looking for volunteers from the San Francisco Bay Area!
Please fill out our volunteer form.
Volunteer Form

For volunteer opportunities or general questions,
please contact Trina McManus, Trina.McManus@kidney.org.

For sponsorship and fundraising questions,
please contact Joe Grubbs, Joe.Grubbs@kidney.org.



37-Day Countdown
Thank you for walking with us! Follow along with the 37-day countdown calendar leading up to the Kidney Walk to get a preview of when we'll host contests, #WalkTalk Wednesdays, and more.
2024 NCA Walk 37-Day Countdown image

2024 Walk Contest Corner

Fri-YAY Contest: Let's Go Teams!
In this week's contest, the teams that fundraise $1,000 or more between June 14 and June 16 and are entered to win a VIP team suite at PayPal Park! Only funds raised between June 14 and June 16 will apply. Only one team will be eligible to win this contest. We will reach out to the winner before the Walk!


Team Contest: Now through June 17, 2024
Any team that fundraises $3,500 or more wins a dedicated VIP team suite at PayPal Park during the Walk! Enjoy the good life for your good deeds. We will reach out to teams that have earned their suite!​

Check back here in the 2024 Walk Contest Corner for updates on current contests and activities. Thank you!


Your walk builds hope for a future without suffering—for every person in this fight. Are you with us?

Unable to attend on Sunday, June 23, 2024?
No problem! You are always welcome to walk on your own time. You can utilize our app to connect with other walkers in your area and across the U.S. who are choosing to walk the same way!  No matter how you choose to walk we will all be united by our belief in the need for better care and longer lives for kidney patients – for YOU and the ones you love.
 

The Best Part…
Getting started is the same no matter which option you choose!

  • Register today to start fundraising. 

  • Personalize your kidney walk page

  • Start Fundraising: check out our Fundraiser Toolkit for easy ways to get started.

 
Are you ready to pledge your support?

Already registered? Yay! We can't wait to see you at the 2024 Northern California Kidney Walk! 
Check out the Kidney Walk Toolkit featuring tools for fundraising, guidance for social media, Walk Your Way activities, and KIDney corner coloring pages and activities for the little walkers! There are also resources for how to get involved with advocacy efforts and links to download the Kidney Walk app (Apple, Google). Scroll up to read Walk Day FAQs and what to expect on Walk Day!

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