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AUSTIN 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: Francine Franklin AustinChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the Austin Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
All of our chapter meetings are held at Seton Northwest Hospital in the 3rd floor conference room from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Here is are the meetings we have scheduled for 2009:
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Jan. 24
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Regular meeting with an awards ceremony to recognize those outstanding volunteers of 2008 followed by a presentation at 2:00 p.m. by Marily Rodriguez a licensed renal social worker. Our topic will be "A Talk for PKD Patients, Family Members and Caretakers on Transitioning to Dialysis and Being on Dialysis."
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March 7
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Regular meeting with licensed Renal Dietitian, Myran Trevino to speak on "Dietary Concerns of the PKD Patient."
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Nov. 7
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Regular meeting followed by a presentation by nephrologist and inventor of the Periteneal Dialysis System, Dr. Jack Moncrief. His presentation will focus on "Your PKD Kidneys and Dialysis."
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For more information, please contact Chapter Coordinator, Francine Franklin at austinchapter@pkdcure.org.
Join in a variety of fun events.
Austin Walk for PKD
The 2008 Austin Walk for PKD had a wonderful year. Thank-you to all of our fantastic donors and walkers! Visit our Walk page to continue to support the fight against PKD. Check back for updates on our final totals!
Celebration and Awards Ceremony: January 9th, 2009 - Join us as we celebrate the sucesses of 2008 and look to 2009. Location and times TBD.
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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.
Healthy Eating Webinar
The PKD Foundation will host its second webinar Tuesday, January 6 at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST. This free webinar “Healthy Eating” is open to everyone and includes information for everyone who is trying to maintain kidney health through their diet. The presentation will be conducted by Renal Dietitian, PKD patient, wife and mother, Kelly Welsh. A question and answer period is also included.
This is the second in a series of quarterly webinars designed to provide education and information about various medical and lifestyle issues related to polycystic kidney disease. To register, please click here.
Webinar on PKD: "Basics of PKD"
Did you miss the first webinar on the “Basics of PKD”? Click here to watch Dr. Ronald Perrone, Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine and Chair of the PKD Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee present this educational, easy-to-understand webinar.
Make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people.
We are looking for volunteers for our Holiday Bookwraps at several area Barnes & Nobles, December 6th-24th. To volunteer for this event please contact AustinChapter@pkdcure.org.
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Going the Extra Mile!
The 2007 Robert Johnson Award for
"Going the Extra Mile" was presented at the January 19th, 2008 Chapter Meeting to
Sheila and Dan Wier and
Debra and Butch Crowder.
Congratulations!
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There are jobs for everyone, big and small. Just contact the us at
AustinChapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!