Why I Walk

I have worked as a Social Worker for the past 21+ years, primarily in a dialysis clinic.  I have met and helped hundreds of individuals who have kidney disease, are on dialysis, and many who are waiting to receive a kidney transplant.  I have also worked with the National Kidney Foundation on a local and national level for over 20 years.  I know firsthand the impact and support this organization provides to patients, families, professionals, and the community.  My patients have benefitted from emergency grants to pay for medications; groceries; and utility bills just to name a few.  Many take advantage of the educational programs to help them learn more about their disease process and/or prepare for transplant.  Last year, 2 of my patients received a scholarship to help with their college plans.  I walk to support these patients and families who are coping with kidney disease and the impact on their day to day lives. 

I walk to support the lifechanging work of the National Kidney Foundation:
     - To ensure that families will have a place to turn when they need answers.
     - To keep up the fight for policy changes to protect kidney patients and living donors.
     - To drive innovation in transplantation and get more loved ones off the kidney transplant waitlist.

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