Why I Walk?...
“I walk for a cure for myself, my son, Jamie 38, in memory of my son Corey who we had 21 yrs and my son Casey 31 and in hopes that it misses my grandchildren, if it doesnt, I hope by then we have found a cure for everyone and no more dialysis or transplants for the over 12.5 million who suffer from this diease. I had a transplant in 2002 and have never had a single problem thanks to my donor Connie RIP. But we need a cure."
- Shirley Burns, Phoenix Walk for PKD
“I walk in memory of my daughter, Caroline. We only got to have her for 26 hours before she left us. We walk in hope that no other family will have to lose a family member to PKD."
- Courtney Rehmer, St. Louis Walk for PKD
“I walk for a beautiful little girl. She is only two and a half. I am hopeful that a cure can be found for her. I am hopeful that a cure will make it so that her children are not affected by this disease. It pains me in knowing that she will be going through what I have gone through, and what I have yet to go through. I walk for my daughter, my perfect angel, Madeline."
- Susan Sawyer, Chicago Walk for PKD
"My husband, Gary, and children, Brad (38) and Dawn (36) have PKD. Gary had a successful transplant in 2004. His brother and sister both have PKD, as did his mother and grandmother. We have 4 grandsons, and I hope they will benefit from our Walking for a Cure for PKD!!!"
- Lucy Vesterby, Phoenix Walk for PKD
“I can't sit still when there is something I can do to raise funds for PKD research. My husband and his brothers have PKD. Their father had PKD. Their aunt has PKD. And the legacy goes on. It is time to find a cure. I am a scientist and I know what it takes to run a research program. It takes good ideas, dedication and dollars. With research a cure will be found. And then the next generations in our family and so many others will have other causes."
- Linda Schaffner, Virginia Beach Walk for PKD
“I walk in memory of my beloved mother who passed away In January of 2000 because of this terrible disease. I also walk for my sister who also carries the disease. I walk for those people affected with PKD and ARPKD who are too sick to walk. I walk because I know in my heart there is a treatment out there waiting to be found. A cure is our finish line and we can do it together!"
- Silvia Diaz
“I walk for my Dad who had PKD and his dad and 2 brothers as well. I walk for 3 siblings who also have PKD. My uncle received a kidney transplant yesterday from his brother and both are doing great. Praise God. . That is why I walk."
- Julie Smith
“I Walk to honor my family members who have died from PKD or PLD. To raise funds for research - to find a cure. To put an end to all of this. Plus, to be around others who PKD/PLD for support and frienship."
- Jeffrey Isaacs, Jersey City Walk for PKD
“I will be walking in memory of my first son Caden who was with us for 4 days before going to be with the Lord. The Walk falls on the weekend before his birthday which will always give us a wonderful way to celebrate. I will also be walking for myself, I am the only one in my family with PKD, and I want to be around for my husband and son for many years to come."
- Niki Cummins, Peoria, IL, Walk for PKD
“I walk to help support my Dad and two of my uncles who have been lucky enough to receive transplants and are currently living with PKD. I walk to support one of my cousins who was recently diagnosed with the disease. I also walk to support everyone else who suffers from or knows someone living with this disease. I hope my efforts and support will bring us closer to finding a cure."
- Shannon Prigge, Chicago Walk for PKD
“I walk for my family. My mother is one of six, and she and two of her siblings. It has been passed on to the next generation. I am the only child in my family that does not have PKD. I walk to show support. I know the effects that PKD has."
- Whitney Grimm, Salt Lake City Walk for PKD
"My family, friends, and I are walking in memory of my daughter, Chloe. My 2 healthy daughters will be walking to remember their big sister. Chloe was born 9/14/02 with ARPKD and died 9/15/02. This year the walk ironically falls on the fifth anniversary of losing her, making this year a quite emotional one for us. We are also walking in hopes that any of our future children will never have to endure this horrible disease."
- Kelly Fujii, Chicago Walk for PKD
"We walk for our 18 year old daughter who was diagnosed at eight months old with PKD. She had little or no problems until two years ago. Since then she has suffered horrible with this awful disease. My fear is that if research does not soon find a treatment or cure for this disease. I will lose my precious child to PKD. God Bless all of you who walk and Thank you to the PKD Foundation for all you do."
- Deb Silbernagel, Twin Cities Walk for PKD