KIDNEY WALK & CELEBRATION EVENTS
2025 Birmingham Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 5, 2025
Honorary Chairs
Honorary Chair: Anupam Agarwal, MD, FASN Senior Vice President for Medicine and Dean, UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Honorary Patient Co-Chairs: Rodney Moon, Senior Program Manager, local business owner and Cory Moon, Chief, Birmingham Fire & Rescue ServiceSamford University Track and Field 801 University Park Place
Questions? Contact Marcie Prescott at Marcie@alkidney.org or 205-382-6080
2025 Huntsville Kidney Walk & Celebration
March 29, 2025
Honorary Chairs
Honorary Chair: Rhonda Carter, Fresenius Director of Operations North Alabama Region
Honorary Patient Chair: Raven Perry Beach, Esq. The Beach Law Practice
Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Gym & Trail - 3011 Sparkman Dr NW
Questions? Contact Nikki Balthazar at Nicole@alkidney.org or (256) 957-2220
2025 Mobile Kidney Walk & Celebration
March 22, 2025
Honorary Chair
Josh Snow, CEO, USA Health University Hospital
UMS-Wright Preparatory School Ervin S. Cooper Stadium – 65 Mobile St.
Questions? Contact Lauren Wolff at Lauren@alkidney.org or 251-721-0235
2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration
May 3, 2025
Honorary Chairs
Honorary Chair: William Van Hooser, Principal – Starke Agency
Patient Chair: Barbi Lee
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium – 200 Coosa St.
Questions? Contact Shannon Morrell at Shannon@alkidney.org or 334-430-8716
2025 Shoals Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 26, 2025
Honorary Co-Chairs
Justin and Katie Faires, Brokerage Associate, Pounders & Associates
Patient Chair – Matt Beresford
River Heritage Park – 15 Hightower Place
Questions? Contact JoHelene Patrick at Johelene@alkidney.org or 256-975-0000
2025 Wiregrass Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 12, 2025
Honorary Chairs
Genthner Family, Key Fire Hose
Honorary Patient Chair: Alexa Mills
Westgate Park Kiwanis Pavilion – 800 Deerpath Rd.
Questions? Contact Lisa Baity at Lisa@alkidney.org or 334-547-8467
Interested in Volunteering?
Click Here To Volunteer
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
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 + (888) 585-1712 + 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.