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PORTLAND CHAPTER - Providing Hope and Support
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 raise find a treatment and cure for PKD.
Chapter Coordinator: Linda Dumas - PortlandChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the Portland Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
Our chapter meetings are held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at: 2282 N.W. Northrup; Northrup Building, 1st floor Conference Room; Portland, OR 97210 (the building is located across from Emergency Room entrance at Good Samaritan Hospital)
Please check back for dates and updates! For more information about our Chapter Meetings, contact us at portlandchapter@pkdcure.org.
Join in a variety of fun events.
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Join the Portland Team at the
Seattle Walk for PKD
The 2008 Seattle Walk for PKD had a wonderful year, thanks in part to our Portland Chapter Team! Thank-you to all of our fantastic donors and walkers!
Did you know that you can still fundraise for the Walk until November 9th? Check back for updates on our final totals!
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Even if you couldn't make the trip up to Seattle, it is not too late to fundraise for the Portland Team at the Seattle Walk! Visit their Walk Page and continue to support the fight against PKD. (Be sure to donate to the “Portland Chapter Team”.)
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National Convention on PKD - Summer 2009
The National Convention on PKD is the only opportunity, worldwide, for PKD patients, their families and and medical professionals to learn about PKD and connect with others in the PKD community.
In 2009, the convention will be held in two locations:
Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA
Visit www.pkdcure.org for more information!
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Learn More about PKD.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 8:00pm (ET)
The PKD Foundation will host its first webinar Tuesday, October 14 at 8pm (ET). This free webinar “Basics of PKD” is open to everyone. The presentation will be conducted by Dr. Ron Perrone, Associate Chief, Division of Nephrology of Tufts Medical Center (Boston) and Chair of the PKD Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee. A question and answer period is also included. This will be the first in a series of quarterly webinars designed to provide education and information about various medical and lifestyle issues related to polycystic kidney disease.
For more information on this Free Educational Event and to Register please click HERE.
Download our 2008 Summer Chapter Newsletter.
Make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people.
There are jobs for everyone, big and small. Just contact the us at portlandchapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people. Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience and we need you help!
Webinar on PKD: "Basics of PKD"