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National Kidney Foundation of Michigan hosts Annual Detroit Zoo Kidney Walk

Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell, and PAWS, official mascot of the Detroit Tigers, set to walk

ANN ARBOR, MI - More than 900,000 Michigan residents are currently living with chronic kidney disease and most don’t know it. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is asking you to help the fight against kidney disease. Join the NKFM and over 4,500 walkers and supporters on Sunday, May 18 to participate in the Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo. The NKFM hopes to raise $395,000 to support their mission to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. The Detroit Zoo is located in Royal Oak at 8450 West 10 Mile Road. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

Walkers of all ages are invited to be part of the fun by walking individually or forming a team with family, friends, and co-workers. All walkers will receive free parking and admission to the Zoo, food and refreshments, and entertainment. There will also be kids activities such as live entertainment by Radio Disney, fun contests, face painting, a temporary tattoo station, and more!

“Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease,” said NKFM President and CEO Daniel Carney. “Since 70 percent of those cases may have been prevented, the Kidney Walk will draw attention to the importance of early detection and kidney disease prevention, while raising funds in support of kidney patients and their families.”

Special guests include Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell, and PAWS, official mascot of the Detroit Tigers, who will both be at the Kidney Walk to meet and greet fans.

Chris Villavarayan, President - Americas, Meritor Inc., and John Hiltz, President of OHM Advisors, will serve as the Honorary Co-Chairs of the Kidney Walk. The Walk is sponsored by Meijer, OHM Advisors, Meritor, Greenfield Health Systems, and many other local businesses.

Registration, which includes parking, zoo admission, and activities, is $20 per person (over the age of 12) and $10 per child for ages 2-12. Kids under the age of 2 years old are free.

For more information or to register, call Lisa Schutz Jelic at the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 800-482-1455, ext. 210 or visit www.nkfm.org/walks. On-site registration will also be accepted.
 

 

 
   
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