The National Kidney Foundation of Florida invites South Floridians, their friends and families to join in the 2011 Miami Kidney Walk, presented by Apollo Renal Center, a fun, non-competitive 5K event that raises funds and awareness to fight kidney disease. With more than 50 walk teams already signed up, excitement is building as the Miami Kidney Walk gets closer to its goal of raising $160,000 to help more than 2 million Floridians suffering from chronic kidney disease.
This year, Federico Dumenigo, MD, a pioneer in the renal care community in South Florida, serves as Corporate Chairman of the Miami Kidney Walk.
The 2011 Miami Kidney Walk will take place on Sunday, March 6, at Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Boulevard on Key Biscayne. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 305-854-5690 or visit www.miamikidneywalk.org. You can register online—or just show up for the Walk!
“After the success of last year’s Miami Kidney Walk, we are thrilled at the positive response and growing momentum for this year’s event,” said Dayane Nuñez, South Florida Regional Manager of the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. “Kidney disease is on the rise in the U.S., especially among minority populations. The Walk is a great way to support our many programs to fight kidney disease, promote medical research and encourage organ donation. Plus, it’s great to celebrate life and take part in an inspiring and fun event that will help save lives.”
Many Miami-area businesses are generously supporting the 2011 Miami Kidney Walk, from sponsoring the event to having employees organize and recruit Walk team members. The list of sponsors is available at www.miamikidneywalk.org.