Step up to raise awareness of kidney disease, organ donation and the importance of early screening and healthy lifestyle for those at risk. Join the National Kidney Foundation for this inspiring community fundraiser.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the Walk kicks off at 10 a.m., following a Zumba warmup and a brief opening ceremony. The Marching Elite (youth marching band) and Old Line Garrison (premier Star Wars costuming group) will cheer on walkers taking a 2-mile path or a shorter, patient-friendly path for strollers and wheelchairs.

Adding to the experience will be music by DJ Young Fresh, other stage entertainment, refreshments by local food truck vendors available for purchase, water donated by UMBC and the Kidney Kids Corner with face painting, arts & crafts, games and more! Participants also can get boxing tips from NKFMDDE Ambassador and professional boxer, Demond Nicholson, pose for photos/get autographs from Captain Dee-Fense and interact with NKF vendors and community partners.

Event proceeds directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative Walk T-shirt, and additional recognition gifts will be awarded for meeting various fundraising levels.

The Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest fundraiser to fight kidney disease. Held in more than 70 communities, thousands of walkers join NKF annually to raise over $10 million to help kidney patients and their families each year. More than 84 cents of every dollar donated directly supports NKF programs and services.