Leading the way, walkers begin the Kidney Walk in Cape Henlopen State Park. More than 300 walkers participated in the April 15 event. BY RON MACARTHUR
April 26, 2012
Cheryl McQueen of Millsboro, left, a kidney transplant recipient, and Donna Parsons of Chester, Md., help walkers stretch. BY RON MACARTHUR
Emily Johnson of Laurel gets her face painted by volunteer Lizzie Leonard of Dover. BY RON MACARTHUR
Retiring Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, supports the Kidney Walk for a special reason. He received a new kidney in 2008 after 15 months on dialysis. His wife, Donna, also donated a kidney to a Virginia man. BY RON MACARTHUR
Dover photographer Mike Baker takes a team photo of Becky's Hope, also from Dover. BY RON MACARTHUR
Michael Ferriacci of Laurel and his dog, Christy, are ready to take a hike. Ferriacci received a donated kidney from his wife in 2007. BY RON MACARTHUR
Miss Delaware Galaxy Carrie Bledsoe of Smyrna takes photos of teams in the Kidney Walk. Her team, Princess and the Pee, raised more than $1,300 to support the walk. BY RON MACARTHUR
Walkers hike along the Cape Henlopen State Park trail during the Kidney Walk. BY RON MACARTHUR
More than 300 walkers raised more than $32,000 to support the efforts of the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland during the April 15 Kidney Walk in Cape Henlopen State Park. The foundation includes southern Delaware in its efforts.