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SUPPORT NYC PKD DAY

SUPPORT NYC PKD DAY

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 8 months ago
This is a petition to support the creation of a PKD Day in New York on March 4. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), affects 1 in every 500 people, regardless of their age, ethnicity, sex or where they live. It is the most common of all life-threatening genetic diseases. Half of those diagnosed with PKD need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. Currently there is no cure for PKD and a lack of awareness about this disease puts people at risk. Proclaiming March 4 to be Polycystic Kidney Disease Day will certainly raise this awareness and encourage more funding for a much needed cure.

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December 1, 2009

The momentum is incredible. This shows how many people truly care about recognizing PKD.

Reached 100 supporters

December 1, 2009

6 Comments

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Sarah Vogel
16 years ago Featured

My brother has this and it is a total nightmare. Doctors act like it is nothing but it really ruins lives. We need this day.

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Mike Richards
16 years ago Featured

1 in 500 is way too many. Why is nobody talking about this? Make it happen.

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Jennifer Mendoza
16 years ago Featured

So much money goes to other stuff but this kills so many people. Kidney disease is no joke.

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Linda Olsen
16 years ago Featured

DO IT. PKD needs a cure NOW.

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Tom Bryant
16 years ago Featured

NYC should lead the way on this. Its time to stop ignoring people with genetic conditions just because they arent popular.

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David Bailey
16 years ago Featured

Please bring more attention to this. Living with PKD is a daily struggle nobody should have to go thru alone.

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