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EAST TEXAS 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: Teresa Andrus EastTexasChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the East Texas Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Walk for PKD Final Totals.
The 2008 Longview Walk had a wonderful year. Please check back for updates on our final totals!
Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
Our chapter meetings are held at Hope Fellowship, located at 300 Hollybrook Drive in Longview, TX, unless otherwise noted.
We do not have any meetings currently schedulted. Please check back for updates!
If you have any questions about the meetings or if you have topic suggestions, please contact Chapter Coordinator Teresa Andrus at EastTexasChapter@pkdcure.org
Learn More About PKD.
Webinar on PKD: "Basics of PKD"
The PKD Foundation hosted its first webinar Tuesday, October 14th. This free webinar “Basics of PKD” is now avaliable for everyone to view. The presentation was conducted by Dr. Ron Perrone, Associate Chief, Division of Nephrology of Tufts Medical Center (Boston) and Chair of the PKD Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee.
This was 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 and other webinars please click HERE.
Join in a variety of fun events.
We have many great events planned for 2008. Check back often for updates!
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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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Make a Difference in the lives of 12.5 million people.
There are jobs for everyone, big and small. Just contact us at EastTexasChapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!
We need volunteers who will place chapter information labels on bookmarks and brochures, take magazines and brochures to physicians' offices, man community awareness booths, and/or help with the Walk for PKD in any capacity!