Miami Kidney Walk 2025: Raising Awareness and Funds for Kidney Disease

Miami Kidney Walk 2025

• 🚶‍♀️ Hundreds gathered at Coral Reef Park for the Miami Kidney Walk 2025, hosted by the Miami Kidney Foundation, to raise awareness about kidney disease.
• 🎤 Local 10 News Anchor Alex Finny served as the MC for the event, sharing her personal connection as her father received a kidney transplant.

Personal Stories of Resilience

• 👨‍🦳 Alex Finny's father shared his journey, highlighting the success stories after a kidney transplant, while also acknowledging the silent struggles and the village it takes to navigate dialysis and the transplant process.
• 👩‍👧 Peggy Catz and her family shared their experience with polycystic kidney disease, with Peggy's daughter Jacqueline receiving a transplant after a long wait.
• 💖 Jacqueline's transplant came from her mother's best friend, emphasizing the importance of donor matching and the emotional journey of hope and fear.

Kidney Disease Awareness and Impact

• 📊 According to the National Kidney Foundation, an estimated 35.5 million US adults have kidney disease, with many unaware due to a lack of advanced symptoms.
• 💰 The Miami Kidney Walk 2025 successfully raised $81,558, exceeding its $80,000 goal, to support life-saving programs for kidney disease patients.
• 🔗 More information about kidney disease and related resources can be found on the local10.com website.