Week 9: Join me at the Kidney Walk

March is National Kidney Month. So for this month, like the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), I am going to focus on kidneys and write about last year’s Kidney Walk T-shirt. I walked last year because I found that two of my uncles were diagnosed with kidney disease and undergoing dialysis.

The Kidney Walk is a very good cause. Per the NKF website, it is “a community event that helps people understand the need for early detection of kidney disease. “ “The money raised in the annual Kidney Walks ensure that the NKF continues with their mission of helping the millions of people with kidney disease.” This includes kidney disease education, early detection and prevention through the NKF’s free community health screenings, and supporting the search for better treatments by funding kidney-related clinical research.

Last year’s San Francisco Walk had a beautiful setting. All the walkers assembled at Justin Herman Plaza near the landmark Ferry Building and walked along the Embarcadero almost to Fisherman’s Wharf. It was a beautiful day for a walk. There were even some sponsors who had snacks and breakfast for us including bagels and cream cheese!

The entire route was about 3 miles. Since I am a slow walker and I took pictures along the way, it took me about an hour to finish. We had people cheering us, encouraging us to finish. It was a fun day.

I am looking forward to this year’s walk. I am hoping that it will be at the same venue and that I can come close to last year’s fundraising.

For more info on the Kidney Walk, visit the Kidney Walk website. For more info on the National Kidney Foundation, visit them at their website or follow them at http://www.twitter.com/@nkf.