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MEMPHIS 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: Karyn Waxman MemphisChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the Memphis Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Walk for PKD Final Totals.
The 2008 Memphis Walk had a wonderful year. Please check back for updates on our final totals!
Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
Currently we do not have any meetings scheduled. Check back often for updates or contact Karyn Waxman at MemphisChapter@pkdcure.org for more information.
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.
Join in a variety of fun events.
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Above Par Classic - May 16, 2009
Our Annual Above Par Classic will be held on March 16, 2009 at Windyke Country Club. Please join us as we sample gourmet food from area restaurants/caterers, wine & beer tasting, a silent and live auction, music and a $10,000 Putt Putt style putting challenge designed for golfers and nongolfers alike!
Please come out and help us reach our goal of $25,000 for vital PKD research!
For more information about this event, please contact Karyn Waxman, Chapter Coordinator at memphischapter@pkdcure.org.
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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 MemphisChapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!