Delaware Kidney Walk slated Sept. 21 in Lewes

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware will hold its 17th annual Delaware Kidney Walk Sunday, Sept. 21, at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.

Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at the beach pavilion area, and following a brief ceremony, the walk will kick off at 11 a.m. Participants can choose from a 3-mile route or a shorter, patient-friendly route for strollers and wheelchairs. 

More than 500 people are expected to step up to raise awareness of kidney disease, organ donation, and the importance of early screening and healthy lifestyles for those at risk.

Proceeds will directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts. Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative walk T-shirt. 

“Funds raised from this critical opportunity will allow NKF to provide all patients with a better quality of life through research, advocacy and increasing living kidney donation,” said Lisa Zawacki, foundation executive director. “Now more than ever, families need information and answers to stay healthy and advocate for patients who need priority access to safe dialysis and transplants.”

To learn more, go to kidneywalk.org/Delaware.