Recognition
A cure is our finish line and your Walk for PKD fundraising is essential to reaching that goal. In recognition of our top fundraisers and to express our gratitude for their commitment, the PKD Foundation awards individual and team fundraisers with accolades for their fundraising success.
Top Fundraisers Club
Individual fundraisers will be inducted into the elite Top Fundraisers Club when their fundraising reaches $1,000. Members of this club receive:
- Exclusive digital badge delivered to you as soon as the milestone is reached
- Your name displayed proudly on the Walk for PKD website
- Recognition in the Community Fundraising Impact Report
- Top fundraiser sticker to wear at your local Walk for PKD event
- Verbal recognition at the Start Line ceremony of your local Walk event
TeamFirst
Teams that raise $5,000 or more will be inducted into the TeamFirst Club. Teams reaching this status will be recognized as follows.
- Team name displayed proudly on the Walk for PKD website
- Recognition in the Community Fundraising Impact Report
- Verbal recognition at the Start Line ceremony of your local Walk event
2023 Top Fundraisers Club
and TeamFirst
Top Fundraisers Club
$1,000+
| Mark Ruffin San Antonio |
Connie Lolli Chicago |
| CJ Everett San Antonio |
Jennifer Klein National Capital |
| Greigh Gruarin Western New York |
Jean Sommer St. Louis |
| Edward McVey Milwaukee | Jennifer Keyser Sacramento |
| Harold Saul Tampa | Stephanie Marris Boston |
| Amy Medugno Boston | Ashley Heffner Northeast Ohio |
| Amy Manelli Salt Lake City |
Roberta Falke Boston |
| Ana Repa St. Louis |
Kelly Krug Baltimore |
| Adam Saks San Diego |
Jon Sunday San Antonio |
| Patti Ruffin San Antonio |
Julie Reimann Boston |
| Zari Ginsburg Long Island | Marj Raguso Chicago |
| Sheila Speltz Twin Cities |
Karen Johnston St. Louis |
| Frank Condella Boston |
Amy Martin Salt Lake City |
| Susan North Los Angeles |
Erica Fernandez St. Louis |
| David Damiani Tidewater |
Ryan McClain New Jersey |
| Andrew Smith Milwaukee |
Pam Turci Boston |
| Sue Truhlar Twin Cities |
Anthony Brown Milwaukee |
| Sharon Moore Fritz Cincinnati/Dayton | Emily Decker Kansas City |
| Alex Evans Nashville | Nicholas Tang Los Angeles |
| Cathy Chapa San Antonio |
Sarah Tully Boston |
| Christianne Disser Houston |
Kerri Lazur Seattle |
| Dorothy Bray San Antonio |
Kate Williams Charleston |
| Stephen Andrews Boston |
Shonale Burke San Antonio |
| Bob Goodman South Florida | Gauri Bhutani Milwaukee |
| Michelle Hoffmann National Capital | Alexandra Coglianese New Jersey |
| Kevin O’Connor Twin Cities |
Brian Thielke Twin Cities |
| Jason May Northeast Ohio |
Zipporah Krishnasami Charleston |
| Michele Cole Seattle |
Kayla Andrechick New Jersey |
| Robert Parker Cincinnati/Dayton |
Maritza Gutierrez North Texas |
| Navin Manglani Long Island |
Ilene Hamilton South Florida |
| Gary Santel Pittsburgh |
Nicole Harr Kansas City |
| Charleen Dortenzio Connecticut |
Whitney Satterwhite Birmingham |
| Funke Ojuri Los Angeles |
Robin Maser Kansas City |
| Michael Kvidahl New Jersey |
Cindy Parker Cincinnati/Dayton |
| Dorcella Sunday San Antonio |
Jessica Parker Charleston |
| Kim Ahrens Detroit |
Nora Heidingsfeld Milwaukee |
| Chuck Newman Hudson Valley |
Melissa Reilly New Jersey |
| Catherine Blakley Virtual |
Ashley Bowerman Central Ohio |
| Shannon Conway Boston |
Jackie Ulven Twin Cities |
| Cheryl O’Grady Czapp National Capital |
Louise Derzansky Long Island |
| Kimberly Nickel Long Island |
Paula Browning Pittsburgh |
| Annette Yee Sacramento |
Kathy Curran Boston |
| Stacey McClain New Jersey |
Jayla Sanders Houston |
| William Garrott ARPKD |
Randi Trzesinski New Jersey |
| Dawn Dupree Houston |
Amy Nytko Twin Cities |
| Grant Caputo Charlotte |
Deborah Nord New Jersey |
| Thyme Reni Tampa |
Chelsea Szendy Connecticut |
| Gillian Kolodny Long Island |
Mandy Trail Central Ohio |
| Marlene Yeldell Central Ohio |
Susan Crupi Long Island |
| Sylvia Trzesinski New Jersey |
Jeanne Rodenbiker Twin Cities |
| Ronnie Killough San Antonio |
Gaby Raguso Chicago |
| Nicholas Yee Sacramento |
Lisa Sorensen Sacramento |
| Greg Zollner New Jersey |
Gregory Mainolfi Baltimore |
| Colleen Lewis Nashville |
Katie Darr Connecticut |
| Patty Kelley Twin Cities |
Kathleen Mazzotta Boston |
| Laura MacEwen Phoenix |
Linda Bracket Detroit |
| Brenda Magenheimer Kansas City |
Amy Dupree Houston |
| Paula Renck Kansas City |
Khalid Ahmad Hudson Valley |
| Leon Kyrish San Antonio |
Karen Ruckle Kansas City |
| Robert Mensinger Houston |
Jan Wightman North Texas |
| Beth Leven Boston |
Klee Kleber San Antonio |
| Taslima Rahman Baltimore |
Donna Stamp St. Louis |
| Marc Ehrlich Boston |
Gary Sommer St. Louis |
| Michael Holmes Los Angeles |
Elisabeth Davis Tampa |
| Kelly Ryan Phoenix |
Jessica Allen Virtual |
| Al Sunday San Antonio |
Craig Wheeler Boston |
| David Bray San Antonio |
Jimmy Holman Houston |
| Dean Lotito Boston |
Erin Phillips Long Island |
| Debora Plunkett Baltimore |
Christine Estrada San Diego |
| Chan Schanie Nashville |
Maryann Buquicchio Long Island |
| Eloise Shelton-Mayo Tidewater |
Donna Cantalupo Boston |
| Larianne Austin Sacramento |
Mary Cunnea Chicago |
| Betsy Cook North Texas |
Linda Halstead New Jersey |
| Stephanie Batista Houston |
Osama Amro Seattle |
| JoAnn Villanueva Charlotte |
Lisa Glaser St. Louis |
| Tammy Koenig Virtual |
TeamFirst
$5,000+
Patti’s Partners to Find a Cure for PKD
San Antonio
Ivan’s Investors for a PKD Cure
Tampa
UT Health SA Nephrology
San Antonio
We are Family
San Antonio
TeamOC
Twin Cities
Producers
Long Island
Mighty Medugnos
Boston
Springhill Strollers
New Jersey
Marilyn’s Marchers
Houston
Speltzs Stompin’ Cysts
Twin Cities
Repa’s Kidney Kickers
St. Louis
Going for Geigers
Salt Lake City
Team Funke
Los Angeles
Afternoon T
New Jersey
Adam’s Apples
San Diego
Joining Judy
Boston
Gayle’s Soldiers
Chicago
Track 11
Tidewater
Renal Avengers
Kansas City
Pot O’ Gold
Twin Cities
Mostly Marsdens Team
Twin Cities
Benny’s Brigade
Hudson Valley
PKD You Kidney Me?
Sacramento
All Cyst-ems Go
Milwaukee
ValRon Monkeys
San Antonio
‘@teamdowling’
Milwaukee
Blanchard Bunch
Central Ohio
Walking in Memory of Timotha
National Capital
Rally for Hallie
Pittsburgh
Holmes is Where the Heart is
Los Angeles
Pearls of Hope
Northeast Ohio
Team Ahrens
Detroit
Sal’s Pals
Chicago
PKD Destroyers – Team Hoffmann
National Capital
Team Parker
Cincinnati/Dayton
Get recognized
How to earn your place
TeamFirst status is awarded to teams fundraising $5,000 or above.
Top Fundraisers Club status is awarded to individuals fundraising $1,000 or above.
We have information resources and tools to help you achieve fundraising success.
How to get in the news
Your PKD story and Why you Walk will catch the interest of local media. Health reporters, human interest, and giving back segments on TV, radio, podcasts, or print are all opportunities to publicize the Walk for PKD and raise awareness.
Let us know if you need help preparing for an interview and we can provide talking points and guidance.
How to earn prizes
Walk for PKD participants can earn prizes based on their fundraising success. We’ll notify you when prize redemption is active, then you can select a prize that is equivalent to your level of fundraising.
Our prizes are wearable or portable so you can celebrate your fundraising achievements while raising awareness of PKD!