ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION’S DOTHAN KIDNEY WALK

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Mar 18 2015 5:57 AM

Dothan, AL  ---- Alabama ranks 5^th in the nation for kidney disease. Of the 400,000 Alabamians with chronic kidney disease, almost 8,000 must undergo life-saving dialysis treatments each week. Since 1975, the Alabama Kidney Foundation (AKF) has been the only state-based organization dedicated to improving prevention awareness and the individual quality of life of Alabamians affected by kidney disease.

The AKF is pleased to announce the annual Dothan Kidney Walk, taking place at Northview High School Saturday, April 18th. The morning will be full of fun entertainment, children’s activities, cold drinks, healthy snacks, door prizes, and much more! A $30 minimum donation is required for adult registration. Patients and children attend for free. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the Walk will begin at 9:00 am.

The AKF's annual Kidney Walk is one of its most important fundraising events. Last year, the state-wide Kidney Walks provided over $450,000 in direct support to kidney patients in need. For more information about this event and how to register, you can visit www.alkidney.org or call the AKF’s  Regional Office at (251) 455-2123.

Alabama Kidney Foundation

The Alabama Kidney Foundation was founded to assist kidney patients and has a 39-year history of serving Alabama's kidney patient population. The AKF serves kidney patients by providing financial assistance, education, and support services. The Foundation also promotes public education to prevent kidney disease and raise organ donation awareness. For more information visit www.alkidney.org.

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