Why I RUN

For my next act…I’m RUNNING THE NYC HALF-MARATHON! 🥰 This has been a goal of mine since I moved to NYC almost 10 years ago! But I’m going to need a little help! I’m raising money for the @nationalkidneyfoundation and helping to raise funds and awareness about kidney disease!! This cause is near and dear to my heart as my uncle suffered from renal failure this past year, and you may not know this but my father is a doctor who specializes in pediatric urology! Anyway, I’d love any and all support and will be sending out thank you’s and other gifts to all who donate!!! 

DID YOU KNOW...

Kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease or CKD, causes more deaths than breast cancer or prostate cancer (NVS 2021 report of 2018 data). It is the under-recognized public health crisis.

• Kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million people in the U.S. (15% of the adult population; more than 1 in 7 adults).
• Approximately 90% of those with kidney disease don't know they have it.
• And 2 of 5 adults with severe kidney disease don't know they have it.
• 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. (approximately 80 million) is at risk for kidney disease.
• Kidney disease is more common in women (14%) than men (12%). But for every 2 women who develop end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), 3 men's kidneys fail.
• Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
• About 1 in 2 people with very low kidney function (not on dialysis) don't know they have kidney disease.
• Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have kidney disease.

I run to raise funds that support the National Kidney Foundation, which was the first to identify kidney disease as a distinct, treatable illness. They developed the staged system of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment – a worldwide standard today – and release and update treatment guidelines to improve patient care.

Join me in making these advances possible by donating to my efforts!

Thank you for your support!