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Walk-A-Thon
What is the Walk-a-Thon?
The Alabama Kidney Foundation’s annual Walk-a-Thons are fun-filled family event that raises funds to support the Foundation’s programs for kidney patients in need throughout our state while increasing community awareness of kidney disease.
Who participates?
Over 1000 individuals and team walkers will join us!, They are patients, family and friends of kidney patients, individuals whose lives have been touched by kidney disease and who want to make a difference in the lives of Alabama’s kidney patients.
Why would you participate?
Kidney disease is rampant in Alabama, particularly among African-Americas, ranking our state fifth in the nation for occurrence. Many patients live at or below the poverty level due to the devastating effects of this chronic illness. By participating in a Walk-a- Thon, you can help kidney patients in your area of the state! You will be raising money for the Foundation’s three program areas, all provided free-of-charge to Alabama’s kidney patients in need: financial assistance, education and support services.
What is the fundraising goal?
With the state of the economy, Alabama kidney patients need you help now more than ever! In order to meet the growing demands of the kidney patients we serve, the Foundation's walk-a-thons must raise $300,000.
How does the Walk make a difference?
Last year, the Alabama Kidney Foundation provided nearly $400,000 in direct support to kidney patients in need through two programs: Daily Living Needs and Transportation Assistance. Daily Living Needs help patients with medication, high utility bills, handicap equipment whil the Transportation Program ensures patients can get to and from life-sustaining treatment.
If you are interested in participating as an individual walker or as a team please call Lisa at 205-960-6670 or lisa@alkidney.org
Make a difference...One Step at a Time Walk-a-Thons offer entire families a fun-filled morning, complete with camaraderie, food, live entertainment, and fabulous door prizes. The children's area features games, a moonwalk, cotton candy, face painting, and a balloon artist-magician.
For Huntsville Walk-a-ThonFax to 205-975-6682 or mail to the
Alabama Kidney Foundation
P.O. Box 7207, Huntsville, AL 35807
For Birmingham Walk-a-ThonFax to 205-975-6682 or mail to the
Alabama Kidney Foundation
P.O. Box 12505, Birmingham, AL 35202
For Montgomery Walk-a-ThonFax to 334-241-0052 or mail to the
Alabama Kidney Foundation
P.O. Box 240294, Montgomery, AL 36124
Unable to Walk??? Please support the 2011 Walk-a-Thons by sending your donation today!
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