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MOBILE

August 24th 12:30 – 3:00 PM

University Of South Alabama's Macqueen Alumni Center Calvin Mcghee Ballroom 100 Alumni Dr, Mobile, Al 36688

Contact: Cecelia Connally – Cecelia@alkidney.org or 251-721-0235

HUNTSVILLE/DECATUR

October 8th 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Turner Surles Community Resource Center 702 Sycamore St NW, Decatur, Al 35601

Contact: Nikki Balthazar – Nicole@alkidney.org or 256.957.2220

SHOALS

October 10th 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

UNA Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions 1 Harrison Plz, Florence, AL 35632

Contact: JoHelene Patrick – JoHelene@alkidney.org or 256-975-0000

BIRMINGHAM

October 28th 11:00 am -1:00 PM

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama DreamLab 600 Montgomery Hwy Suite 208, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Contact: Marcie Prescott – Marcie@alkidney.org or 205.382.6080

MONTGOMERY

November 9th 2:00 – 4:00 PM

RSA Activity Center 201 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3738

Contact: Shannon Morrell – Shannon@alkidney.org or 334.430.8716

KIDNEY WALK & CELEBRATION EVENTS

MOBILE

2026 Mobile Kidney Walk & Celebration

March 14, 2026

Honorary Chairs

Katie & Lee Goodloe
President
Canfor Southern Pine

Honorary Patient Chair
Officer Reginald Walker
Mobile County Police Department

UMS-Wright Preparatory School Ervin S. Cooper Stadium – 65 Mobile St.

Questions? Contact Cecelia Connally at Cecelia@alkidney.org or 251-721-0235

WIREGRASS

2026 Wiregrass Kidney Walk & Celebration

April 11, 2026

Honorary Chairs

Harrison & Kelton Morris
Regional President & CEO
ServisFirst Bank


Honorary Patient Chair
Jason Morris

Dothan Area Botanical Gardens– 5130 Headland Ave.

Questions? Contact Abby Sparkman at Abby@alkidney.org or 334-547-8467

HUNTSVILLE

2026 Huntsville Kidney Walk & Celebration

April 18, 2026

Honorary Chair

Jeff Samz
CEO, Huntsville Hospital Health Systems
Honorary Patient Chair
Rep. Anthony Daniels
House District 53

Alabama A&M Agribition Center 4925 Moores Mills Road

Questions? Contact Nikki Balthazar at Nicole@alkidney.org or (256) 957-2220

THE SHOALS

2026 Shoals Kidney Walk & Celebration

April 25, 2026

Honorary Chair

Dr. Subir Paul
Shoals Kidney & Hypertension

Honorary Patient Chair
Becky Siery

River Heritage Park – 15 Hightower Place

Questions? Contact JoHelene Patrick at Johelene@alkidney.org or 256-975-0000

MONTGOMERY

2026 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration

May 2, 2026

Honorary Chairs

Kelly & Will Wilson, President
Jim Wilson & Associates

Honorary Patient Chair
Pastor Michael McCurry

Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium – 200 Coosa St.

Questions? Contact Shannon Morrell at Shannon@alkidney.org or 334-430-8716

BIRMINGHAM

2026 Birmingham Kidney Walk & Celebration

May 9, 2026

Honorary Chairs

Mike & Ursula Kemp
President/CEO
Kemp Management Solutions, LLC

Honorary Patient Co-Chairs DeWayne & Valerie Bailey

Spain Park High School Track
4700 Jaguar Drive

Questions? Contact Marcie Prescott at Marcie@alkidney.org or 205-382-6080

Interested in Volunteering?

You can help improve the quality of life for Alabama’s kidney patients by giving your time. Whether you want to volunteer on a regular basis or occasionally, your involvement will be appreciated.
Click Here To Volunteer
Area where you live:

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Participate in the annual Kidney Celebration events as an Individual Walker, Team Captain, or as a volunteer on walk day.
  • Volunteer at a Kidney Education Conference where patients gather free of charge for a full day of instruction on a variety of kidney disease subjects.
  • Help as an office assistant for seasonal mailings.
  • Get involved locally with a Regional Office.

MAKE A DONATION

You can help improve the quality of life for Alabama’s kidney patients by giving your time. Whether you want to volunteer on a regular basis or occasionally, your involvement will be appreciated.

The Power of the Gift

Each year, the Alabama Kidney Foundation meets thousands of requests for help by distributing more than 70% of its operating budget to kidney patients through its assistance programs. We are able to continue our mission because of generous supporters like you. Your gift can make a difference! Your donation enables us to assist Alabama’s kidney disease patients when they have nowhere else to turn.

Please consider making a difference for thousands of Alabamians today by making a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation. You can donate online by going to the AKF’s Network for Good page.

Giving Levels

Donor (up to $25)Friend ($500 – $999)
Backer ($25 – $99)Patron ($1,000 – $2,499)
Partner ($100 – $249)Philanthropist ($2,500 – $4,999)
Supporter ($250 – $499 up)Benefactor ($5,000 and up)

You can mail your check to:

Alabama Kidney Foundation
265 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite 106
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 900-7250 + FAX (205) 848-2006

Interested in volunteering?

State Office

(205) 900-7250
David Reeves
david@alkidney.org

North Alabama/Shoals Regional Office

(256) 975-0000
JoHelene Patrick
johelene@alkidney.org

Huntsville Regional Office

(256) 957-2220
Jacqueline Jimenez
jacqueline@alkidney.org

Central Alabama/Birmingham Regional Office

(205) 382-6080
Marcie Prescott
marcie@alkidney.org

Middle Alabama/Montgomery Regional Office

(334) 430-8716
Shannon Morrell
shannon@alkidney.org

South Alabama/Mobile Regional Office

(251) 721- 0235
Dawn Rencher
dawn@alkidney.org

Wiregrass Area

(334) 547-8467
Lisa Baity
LisaB@alkidney.org

PLANNED GIVING

Alabama Kidney Foundation’s Legacy Society

The AKF’s Legacy Society honors the charitable individuals who will leave a lasting impact on Alabama’s kidney patients through a gift from their estate. Each year, thousands of kidney patients in need turn to the AKF for financial assistance, education, and support services. As a member of the Legacy Society, you will become part of a group of individuals and families who care about the continuity of critical services the AKF provides to Alabama kidney patients.

A planned gift can be a simple request in your will or a more complex arrangement involving a charitable remainder or lead trust. You can use charitable assets that range from cash and stock to real estate or a life insurance policy.

How to join our Legacy Society

Becoming a Legacy Society member is simple. Include the Alabama Kidney Foundation as a beneficiary of a gift from your estate and notify us that you have done so. We can help you or your professional advisor with recommended language to fulfill your charitable intent.

Benefits of membership

One of the greatest benefits you will receive from becoming a Legacy Society member is knowing that your legacy will continue to help Alabama’s kidney patients for years to come.

Other benefits include:

  • Access to our expert staff to help you fulfill your personal philanthropic goals.
  • Lapel pin that identifies you as a Legacy Society member and a supporter of the AKF’s mission.
  • Invitations to special events throughout the year.
  • Recognition in our Legacy Society membership roster (with your permission) as published in various newsletters and publications. Anonymity is also available, either during your lifetime only or beyond, as you wish.