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
2025 Teams & Individuals
Top Fundraisers Club
$1,000+
Mark Ruffin | CJ Everett | Harold Saul | Edward McVey |
Cheryl Czapp | Denis Repa | Zarib Ginsburg | Ana Repa |
Patti and Mark Ruffin | Amy & Matt Medugno | Mary &
Frank Condella | Susan North | Kim Horst | Alex Evans |
Kimberly Nickel | Deborah Nord | Sharon Fritz | Michelle
Hoffmann | Roberto Miranda | Timothy Riggins | Sheila
Speltz | James Curtis | Beth Leven | Nicole Sgrignari | Sue
Truhlar | Michael Kvidahl | Sharon Ledoux | Logan Allen |
Jordyn Sebben | kevin oconnor | Anthony Brown |
Charles Newman | Bambo Ojuri | Gillian Kolodny | Robert
Parker | Sue Mehl | Sylvia Trzesinski | Lisa Fritsch | Gary
Santel | Danielle DeLuca | Pembe Sefket | Dawn Dupree |
David Casarotto | Adam Saks | Melissa Kvidahl Reilly |
Paris Gensheimer | Scott Funk | Paris Gensheimer | Lisa
Glaser | Jackie Ulven | Franchesca Nanna | Chris Wess |
Kimberly Ahrens | Kelly Kern | Mary Ann Bowling |
Jacqueline English | Brenda Magenheimer | Gregory
Mainolfi | Samantha Asmus | Dorcella Sunday | Sarah
Bobulsky | Matthew Russell | Al Sunday | Kelly Ryan |
Judy and Marc Ehrlich | Kelly Krug | Michelle Wood |
Marlene Yeldell | Olufunke Ojuri | Karyn Waxman | Jean
Sommer | Christianne Disser | Diane Biery | Dean Lotito
Beth Skorupski | Betsy Cook | Samantha Fratus | Robin
Maser | Stacey McClain | Ashley White | kathleen curran |
jennifer reni | Alex Coglianese | Jennifer McGraw | Ana
Pape | Chicago Raffle | Mariann Waltz | Jimmy Holman |
Ilene Hamilton | Ronda Mattioli | Kimberly Kelleher |
Erica Fernandez | Cathy Chapa | Bradd DelMuto | Randi
Trzesinski | Janet Gitterman | Hernan Yepez | Jordyn
Carey | Walter Ackermann | Deardra Sprott | Jessica
Rodenbiker | Carol Mainolfi | Connie Lolli | Karen
Johnston | Catherine Hoffman | Peggy Robinson | Erin
Phillips | Eric Viscuso | Lisa Baldwin | Julie Reimann |
Sarah McGowan | Emily Decker | Alyson Gonzalez | Karen
Shiah | Ryan McClain | Susan Sczepanski | Nicole Harr |
April Strickland | Karen Ruckle | Mike Skinner | Maritza
Gutierrez | Pam Leven | MaryEllen Fox | Tracy Richmond |
Bob Tully | David Damiani | Suzanne DeVoe | The Flowers
Family | Richard Davis | Donna Stamp | Zipporah
Krishnasami | Jessica Pierce | Sue Cunnea | Linda Roman
| Kelli Mensinger | Aylin Rodan | Gary Sommer | Audriana
Navarro | Denny and Suzanne Mardas | Billy King | Paula
Browning | Catherine Blakley | Robin Resnick | Patricia
Kelley | Julianna Wise | Tammy Koenig | Walter Lolli |
Julianna Wise
TeamFirst
$5,000+
Patti’s Partners to Find a Cure for PKD
Gilda and Ivans Investors for a PKD Cure
CJ’s Crew
Repa’s Kidney Kickers
Wipe Out PKD!
Mighty Medugnos
Timotha’s Titans
Springhill Strollers
Producers
Marilyns Marchers
TeamFunke
Joining Judy
WE ARE FAMILY. SIX TRANSPLANTS STRONG !
Team Asmus
Afternoon T
Kimberly’s Kidneys
Susan’s Squad
Speltz’s Stompin’ Cysts
TeamOC
Logan’s league
Blanchard Bunch
Levenaide
Helix Community Connections #HelixHelps
Kidney Beans
All Cyst-ems Go
Team Mainolfi
PKD Destroyers-Team Hoffmann
Cysts Happen
Fightin’ Sloths
Pot O Gold
Cystopher Walken Crew
Fritz 4 A Cure
Renal Avengers
Gayles Soldiers
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!