About

The Walk for PKD is the largest polycystic kidney disease (PKD) fundraising and awareness event that is held coast to coast. Walk events will take place nationwide in September and October, with donations fueling critical research and improving the lives of those affected by PKD.

A cure is our finish line. Since 2000, the Walk has raised over $36M for the PKD Foundation to help improve the lives of those living with PKD. The event brings together patients, caregivers, physicians, and researchers to strengthen the PKD community and help fund life-saving research.

We’re excited to gather across the nation, and with our Walk for PKD —Your Way experience, everyone can be a part of our vision to end PKD.

Walkers

Walk for PKD Ambassador in San Antonio

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in fundraising, growing the local PKD community, and ensuring we have a successful 2026 Walk for PKD. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and join a dedicated team committed to raising critical funds for PKD research and patient support.

Walk for PKD – Your Way! 

This is a flexible way to support the PKD community on your terms. Choose how, when, and where you walk—solo or with a team. Pick a date, plan your walk, and make an impact your way.

Walkers

National Platinum Sponsor:

National Silver Sponsor:

2026 Top Teams


Patti’s Partners to Find a Cure for PKD – $33,471

Team DiMaggio – $28,125

Foxes Fighting For PKD – $9,511

Mighty Medugnos – $8,091

Blanchard Bunch – $6,935

Team Asmus – $6,485

Conn Girls Conn-quer PKD – $5,554

Knock Out PKD – $5,546

Curran-Hager Kidney Crusaders – $5,380

Walk for PKD – Temecula – $5,225

All Cyst-ems Go – $5,125

2026 Top Individuals

McVey Family Fundraiser – $8,414

Amy Medugno – $6,837

Frank Condella – $6,556

Curran-Hager Kidney Crusaders – $5,380

Michelle Fisher – $5,176

Kim Horst – $4,144

Sheila Speltz – $3,633

Paul Smith – $3,500

Sharon Fritz – $3,350

Cheryl O Czapp – $3,277

Ana Repa – $3,215

Elliana Wyrick – $3,104

Arza Goldstein – $2,926

Patti Ruffin – $2,849

Marlene Yeldell – $2,584

Pembe Sefket – $2,584

Margaret McGuire – $2,459

Michelle Hoffmann – $2,453

William Dierker – $2,442

Kevin OConnor – $2,366

Jean Sommer – $2,336

Lisa Glaser – $2,236

Robert Parker – $2,163

Kelly Ryan – $2,000

Stanley Dorfman – $1,979

Emily Viscuso – $1,848

Beth Leven – $1,757

Laura Bacon – $1,661

Nicole Sgrignari ‘s Walk for PKD – $1,603

Connie Lolli – $1,500

Patty Kelley – $1,427

Kathy Sickler – $1,409

Sylvia Trzesinski – $1,388

Katie Judge – $1,373

Dennis Hultzman – $1,356

Robin Resnick – $1,343

Maggie Fisher – $1,245

Colleen Lewis – $1,188

Martha Conn Hultzman – $1,171

Thomas DiMaggio – $1,133

Mariann Waltz – $1,127

Knock Out PKD – $1,116

Jean Sommer – $1,060

Mack Scislowicz – $1,052

Karen Kessler – $1,041

Waldine Schnautz – $1,038

Sam Asmus – $1,036

Christianne Disser – $1,036

Karen Shiah – $1,036

Jeffrey Shimer – $1,036

Osama Amro – $1,036

Gary Sommer – $1,036

Anthony Brown – $1,024

Brenda Magenheimer – $1,012

Walter Lolli – $1,000

Julianna Wise – $1,000

Tony Wise – $1,000

Tammy Koenig – $1,000