Kansas City Chapter

With the help of PKD Foundation Chapters in cities across the country and beyond, the PKD Foundation provides a forum for patients who want to join in the fight to find a treatment and cure for PKD. There are jobs for everyone, big and small. Just contact us at kansascitychapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!

 
 

Chapter News

We would like to thank all of those who participated in our 2009 Driving Home a Cure for PKD golf tournament. We had a lot of fun and raised a lot of money for vital PKD research and education. To view and order pictures from our golf tournament, please click here!

 

Keep up to date and follow the Kansas City Chapter on Facebook and Twitter!

To find us on Facebook, search PKD Foundation, Kansas City Chapter and on Twitter go to www.twitter.com/pkdkcchapter

 

Click here to download our Winter Chapter newsletter.

 

Informational Webinars

Don’t miss out on our series of quarterly webinars designed to provide education and information about various medical and lifestyle issues related to polycystic kidney disease.

 

Click here to visit our NEW learning center and to view our FREE educational webinars!

Chapter Meetings

Chapter Meetings: All of our Chapter meetings are held at the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch located at 4801 Main Street in Kansas City, MO 64112 from 6 pm to 8 pm. We have the following meetings scheduled:

 

April 14, 2010
June 9, 2010

 

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Educational Seminar
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

University of Kansas Hospital - Wahl East Auditorium
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 66160

 

Join the Kansas City Chapter for an opportunity to hear experts speak on topics important to PKD patients! Learn basic information about PKD, updates on PKD research and clinical trials, how to live with PKD and prepare for dialysis or transplantation. Also, there will be a dietitian speaking about nutrition! Learn how to make the best dietary choices at each stage of living with PKD.  Also, be the first to view "Kidney Link",  a new web site that will be up and running soon designed to assist patients in navigating through the transplant process.  Lunch will be provided.Click here to register now!

 

Seminar Speakers:

Dr. James Calvet, Senior Scientist, Kidney Institute, University of Kansas Hospital
Dr. Franz Winklhofer, Assistant Professor, Nephrology and Hypertention, University of Kansas Hospital
Dr. Connie Wang, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, University of Kansas Hospital
Kara Rohleder, MS, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian, University of Kansas Hospital
Dave Switzer, National Director Educational Programs, PKD Foundation

 

Dont miss this great educational opportunity, click here to register today! Online registration will close on March 4th but you can still register the day of the seminar. 

Chapter Events

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - Wine Tasting Fundraiser
6 pm to 8 pm

 

Wines by Jennifer - A Global Wine Bar
405 Main Street
Parkville, MO 64152

 

Mark your calendars and join us an evening of fun and relaxation. Pre-registration is $30 and day of event registration is $35 which includes wine and horsd'oeuvers. Click here to register today!

 

Monday, May 10, 2010 - Driving Home a Cure for PKD Golf Tournament
11:00 am   Registration
12:00 pm   Range Opens
 1:00  pm   Shot Gun Start

 

The Deuce at The National 
10316 Tom Watson Parkway
Parkville, MO 64152

 

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, food, golf, contests and prizes. Cost is $150/golfer.

 

Sponsor:

 

Contact Us

Chapter Coordinator

Nicole Harr

KansasCityChapter@pkdcure.org

 

Walk Coordinator

Sue Full

KansasCityWalk@pkdcure.org

 

Call 1-800-PKD-CURE

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