CNY Kidney Walks 2009
What is the Kidney Walk?
Twenty six million people have chronic kidney disease and millions more are at risk. The NKF’s Kidney Walk presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate LIFE and support the National Kidney Foundation’s mission.
In addition to raising funds for local public education programs, the Walk is a great way to bring the community together!
The Kidney Walk is the National Kidney Foundation’s non-competitive fundraising walk. The focus is on education and prevention of kidney and urinary tract diseases, and awareness of the need for organ donation. Kidney Walks are held nationwide from early spring to late fall.
Why Support the Kidney Walk?
In 2008, the National Kidney Foundation of CNY hosted six Kidney Walks that attracted over 700 participants who together raised more than $75,000.
The 2009 Central New York Kidney Walks will be held on:
Sunday September 27, 2009
Choose a location near you!
| Binghamton NY | – | Binghamton University |
| Ogdensburg NY | – | Dobinsky Center |
| Oswego NY | - | SUNY Oswego |
| Utica NY | - | Masonic Care Community |
In 2008, five Kidney Walks were held;
- Thompson Park, Watertown NY
- Maple City Trail, Ogdensburg NY
- SUNY Oswego, Oswego NY
- Masonic Care Community, Utica NY
- Suggett Park, Cortland NY
Past Kidney Walk Photos
The Kidney Walks attracted over 600 participants and raised over $70,000. Your donation dollar is well-spent with the National Kidney Foundation of CNY. More than 81 cents of every dollar goes directly to vital programs and services, including:
Patient and Community Services for early detection screenings and to support patients and families whose lives are changed forever by kidney disease.
Public Education Initiatives to heighten awareness of the importance of early detection and the desperate need for organ donation.
Professional Education Programs to ensure kidney doctors and other health care professionals never stop learning the latest in kidney disease clinical treatment.
Kidney Research to identify new treatments.
Patient Advocacy to make patients’ voices heard through legislative action.
Congratulations and a big thank-you to our “top” 2008 fundraising teams;
Cortland – Team Harty $1486
Ogdensburg – Team GIA $1971
Oswego – Team Dafoe $1345
Utica – Rose and Bill Team $1975
Watertown – The Extinguishers $2972…WOW!