Northern Delaware Kidney Walk Returning to In-Person Event 10/16

DELMAR, Md. – The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware will hold its 14th annual Northern Delaware Kidney Walk in person, Sunday, Oct. 16, at Glasgow Park (2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702).

Following two years of virtual Kidney Walks, 400+ people are expected to gather at this event to raise awareness of kidney disease, organ donation and the importance of early screening and a healthy lifestyle for those at risk.

“We’re thrilled to be back in person and funds raised from this signature event will allow NKF to provide patients with a better quality of life,” said Prayus Tailor, MD, nephrologist at Nephrology Associates, P.A. and chair of the Delaware Leadership Committee for NKF Serving Maryland & Delaware. “Your participation will help us to give families the information and answers they need to stay healthy, and advocate for patients who need priority access to vaccinations, safe dialysis and transplants.”

Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at Pavilion 5 and the Walk kicks off at 11 a.m. Participants can choose from a 2.6-mile route or a shorter, patient-friendly route for strollers and wheelchairs. The event also features a warm-up, music by DJ Manny Mann, other stage entertainment, refreshments by Giant, Oppy and NaNa’s Cotton Candy, interactive vendors, community booths such as SeaCure Solutions and Gift of Life, and the Kidney Kids Corner with arts & crafts, pumpkin decorating and more!

Kidney Walk proceeds will directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative Walk t-shirt. Additional recognition gifts will be awarded for meeting various fundraising levels.

For online registration, visit www.kidneywalk.org/northernde. To learn about local sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Nicole Scharf at 410.726.8732 or email Nicole.Scharf@kidney.org. To date, top sponsors of the Northern Delaware Kidney Walk include Horizon Therapeutics, ChristianaCare, Wilmington University, Nephrology Associates, Outset Medical, KT&D Insurance, MKS Consulting, Total Engineering, Otsuka and national partner, CSL Vifor.

The Kidney Walk is the nation's largest fundraiser to fight kidney disease. Held in more than 70 communities, thousands of walkers join NKF annually to raise over $10 million to help kidney patients and their families each year. More than 84 cents of every dollar donated directly supports NKF programs and services.

About Kidney Disease & NKF
Kidney disease is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, affecting 37 million adults. Approximately 1,800 Delawareans are on dialysis and more than 150 Delawareans are on the organ transplant waiting list. Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and family history.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive, and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.