Walk for PKD
Social Media Toolkit

 

We’re so excited that you’re joining us for the Walk for PKD! The Walk brings together our PKD communities to honor loved ones, foster a sense of community, and provide hope for a future without PKD. We’ve put together this toolkit to provide you with resources that will help you spread the word, raise PKD awareness, and boost your fundraising efforts—all through social media.

 

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Why do I walk for PKD? Because an estimated 500,000 Americans, including me and my family, are affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Join us this fall as we walk with a cure as our finish line! Register and start fundraising today at walkforpkd.org.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a chronic, genetic disease causing the uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney, often leading to kidney failure. There is no cure. Support the PKD community by registering and fundraising for the Walk for PKD at walkforpkd.org. Every dollar raised supports lifesaving and life-changing research.

At the Walk for PKD, we walk together to end PKD! New scientific advancements and discoveries can’t move forward without sustained support behind them. That’s why I need you to walk with me. Register and start fundraising today at walkforpkd.org.

The Walk for PKD unites patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals in pursuit of a world without PKD. Register and start fundraising today to accelerate research to enhance the lives of those living with this disease. Walkforpkd.org

Calling all PKD warriors! Our local Walk for PKD is right around the corner, and I need your support to make it a success. Walk with me to improve the lives of everyone affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Share the link to your Walk or fundraising webpage.

Lace up your sneakers and join me at the Walk for PKD! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of everyone impacted by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Register and fundraise today. Share the link to your Walk or fundraising webpage.

Fast Facts

What is PKD? Polycystic kidney disease is a chronic, genetic disease causing the uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney, often leading to kidney failure. There is no cure.

There are two types of PKD: autosomal dominant (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive (ARPKD).
ADPKD is estimated to affect more than 500,000 Americans and 12.4 million people worldwide.
PKD is the 4th leading cause of kidney failure, with more than 50% of patients facing this challenge by the age of 60
The Walk is our largest gathering of PKD communities, uniting thousands of PKD patients, family, friends, researchers, healthcare providers, and supporters.
Since 2000, the Walk has raised over $36 million for the PKD Foundation to help improve the lives of those living with PKD and power the search for a cure.

Tag Us

Facebook: @pkdfoundation

Instagram: @pkdfoundation

Threads: @pkdfoundation

Twitter: @PKDFoundation

TikTok: @pkdfoundation

Bluesky: @pkdfoundation.bsky.social

Hashtags

#WalkforPKD
#EndPKD

Share Your Story

 

Sharing your personal story can be an effective way to build engagement and generate interest around your Walk and fundraising efforts. As part of your post, answer these questions:

 

  • Why do you participate in the Walk for PKD?
  • How has PKD affected you or your loved ones?
  • Why is it important for the PKD community to support one another?
Share your story with us