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
Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/251874916063160
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
Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/252165513951153
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
Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/252165514165151
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
Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/252315696004151
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
Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/252315145518150
KIDNEY WALK & CELEBRATION EVENTS
2027 Mobile Kidney Walk & Celebration
March 13, 2027
Honorary Chair
J. Guy Helmsing
Alabama Regional President
Hancock Whitney Bank
UMS-Wright Preparatory School Ervin S. Cooper Stadium – 65 Mobile St.
Questions? Contact Cecelia Connally at Cecelia@alkidney.org or 251-721-0235
2027 Wiregrass Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 3, 2027
Honorary Chairs
Brook Meadows
President, Preferred Risk Services
Mary Beth Meadows
Chief Revenue Officer, PRemployer
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens– 5130 Headland Ave.
Questions? Contact Abby Sparkman at Abby@alkidney.org or 334-547-8467
2027 Huntsville Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 10, 2027
TBA
Honorary Chairs
Marshanne Castro
Director of Regional Operations, COPT Defense Properties
Jeff Samz
CEO, Huntsville Hospital Health Systems
Questions? Contact JoHelene Patrick at JoHelene@alkidney.org or (256) 975-0000
2027 Birmingham Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 17, 2027
Honorary Chairs
Timmy Lee, MD, MSPH
Division Director, UAB Division of Nephrology
Spain Park High School Track
4700 Jaguar Drive
Questions? Contact Marcie Prescott at Marcie@alkidney.org or 205-382-6080
2027 Shoals Kidney Walk & Celebration
April 24, 2027
River Heritage Park – 15 Hightower Place
Honorary Chair
Kathie Pendergrass
Vice President, TNT Fireworks
Questions? Contact JoHelene Patrick at Johelene@alkidney.org or 256-975-0000
2027 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration
May 1, 2027
Honorary Chairs
Elizabeth Anderson
Kyle Weidman
Managing Partner, The Vance Law Firm
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium – 200 Coosa St.
Questions? Contact Shannon Morrell at Shannon@alkidney.org or 334-430-8716
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 + 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:
- 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.