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SHREVEPORT BOSSIER 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: Janice McBride ShreveportChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the Shreveport Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Walk for PKD Rescheduled for October 18, 2008 - due to Hurricane Ike. Register Today!
Important Update: Due to extreme weather conditions, the Shreveport-Bossier Walk for PKD has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Shreveport-Bossier area during this difficult time. The safety and well-being of you and your loved ones is our top priority. Please contact the PKD Foundation office at 1-800-PKD-CURE if there is anything we can do. You are all a part of the PKD family and, together, we hope to weather any storm. We look forward to seeing you on October 18 for the Shreveport-Bossier Walk for PKD. In the meantime, please take care.
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New Walk Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
Registration Begins: 8:00am
Walk Start Time: 9:00am
Walk Distance: 1.5 Miles
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Location:
Betty Virginia Park
3901 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA, 71106
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Walk for PKD Final Totals.
Did you know that you can continue to fundraise until Nov. 9th? Check back for updates on our 2008 Walk for PKD results.
Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
Join us for what we call "the gift of one another", this is the place share your experiences and learn from others. We do not have any chapter meetings scheduled at this time. Please check back often for updates!
Our chapter meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our meetings will be at:
1560 Irvin Place
Shreveport, LA
Please contact Chapter Coordinator, Janice McBride at ShreveportChapter@pkdcure.org directons.
We do not have any meetings scheduled at this time. Please check back for updates!
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.
PLease check back for 2008 event 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 ShreveportChapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!