Guelph City Councillor Supports First Annual Walk for PKD in September
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Guelph, Canada, August 13, 2011 --( “I believe strongly in volunteering and participating in community, city and industry organizations,” he said.The newly established Hamilton chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada hosts regular informational support meetings for local patients, their families and friends.The goal of the September Walk is to raise public awareness, and funds for research on PKD.“I believe strongly in volunteering and participating in community, city and industry organizations,” he said.The walk starts promptly at 1pm and will be followed by a post-walk BBQ for registered participants, courtesy of Money Direct.A pre-launch party will be held at Boston Pizza on Woodlawn Road West in Guelph in mid-August.Globally, some 12.5 million people have PKD.Canadian Charitable Registration #: BN 852683853RR0001.The newly established Hamilton chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada hosts regular informational support meetings for local patients, their families and friends.For more information, visit www.endpkd.ca or call 1-877-410-1741.Contact:Jeffrey RobertsonPolycystic Kidney Disease Foundation of Canadac/o 3 – 1750 The Queensway, Suite 158Etobicoke, OntarioM9C-5H5CanadaT: +1 416-516-8591E: jrobertson@endpkd.ca### Contact Information PKD Foundation of Canada - Hamilton Chapter Carrie Manson, Guelph Walk Coordinator 1-877-410-1741 www.endpkd.ca/index.asp Jeffrey Robertson T: +1 416-516-8591 E: jrobertson@endpkd.ca Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada