Darius D. Walker Golden KIDney Foundation For Life

Darius D. walker

Golden KIDney Foundation For Life

Darius D. Walker

Golden KIDney Foundation For Life

Serving individuals and families with End Stage Renal Disease through:

Educational programs for diagnosed individuals, families and potential donors.

Communication to assist with pre-transplant and post-transplant transitions and

Teams of H.O.P.E. Outreach initiatives.

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Cleveland, Ohio

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The Darius D. Walker Golden Kidney Foundation for Life was created to connect, support and encourage families and individuals affected by kidney disease. We are compassionate and knowledgeable about this journey having lived it ourselves.

named in honor of our founder's son we have seen and look forward to achieving the goals of being KIDney Konnectors and opening the pathways of information, communication and resources.

We are here for you!

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About the foundation

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Once upon a time, in a world full of challenges and hopes, Darius, a brave child was born with a severe kidney diagnosis. His parents went through a time of trials and tears as they learned of the high-risk pregnancy and survived a life-threatening birth and the first night in hospital. For the first two years they accompanied their child on the path of health. Learning to perform peritoneal dialysis, a process that was not only physically but also emotionally demanding.

Yet out of this darkness and despair a spark of hope emerged. His Mom, Tomesha, decided to set up a foundation to help other families in similar situations. Recognizing the lack of support and community she wanted to create a place where those affected could find comfort, resources and a voice.

With each passing day, the determination to make this vision a reality grew. Fighting against all obstacles, Darius helped and worked to improve the situation of children with kidney disease. Their family story, in the book Purpose In Pain, became an inspiration to many who also faced difficult challenges.

And so his legacy lives on in the creation of a foundation that brought light and hope into the lives of families scarred by serious illness. His story was a reminder that from life's darkest moments often come the greatest acts of love and care.

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I am thrilled to be sharing with you the excitement and struggle that has been creating this foundation for all of you that have been experiencing kidney disease and transplant life.

We have experienced hard times, joyful moments and down right scary occurances, but we are here.

I invite to continue to take this journey with me and connect as we help others to do the same. Live a life of unity and strength together with hope.

As my favorite quote says, "Your life is on purpose with a purpose, live it out!"

Join us and live it out.

Dr. Tomesha Dianna Walker (h.c.), MCGI, LCCE, CD

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Tomesha D. Walker

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We are comprised of four teams of H.O.P.E.:

The Helping Team: Focusing on the wellbeing of the individual and family unit providing information and resources to encourage unity and stability.

The Optimism Team: Focusing on creating a positive outlook on life in the mist of the End Stage Renal Disease through workshops and hospital visits.

The Provision Team: Focusing on mobilization effected persons to provide for other community members in need.

The Encouragement Team: Focusing on the continued uplifting of hospitalized and homebound individuals through various methods of contact including telephone communication.

Reminding others there is H.O.P.E. for tomorrow!

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Where support, communication and outreach connect!

SaveaKIDney Run & Fun Walk

Get ready to shoot for the stars and make a difference at the upcoming

"Love You To The Moon and Back - KIDney Donor Rally - Fun Walk/ 5K Run!" This cosmic adventure is sure to be an out-of-this-world experience for the whole family.

The event, taking place on August 18th at the NASA Solar System trail that will feature wonderful prizes that are truly stellar. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day of walking, running, and celebrating kidney health.

"We are over the moon to host this exciting event and show our love and support for kidney health,"

. "It's going to be a blast for everyone involved!"

Thank you to our sponsors

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KIDney Konnectors

Join us online for 10 minutes of encouragement and 5 minutes of prayer. A midst all the procedures, surgeries, tests and uncertainty it is ok to believe that tomorrow will be better than today and that joy can come in the mmorning. At KIDney Konnectors we are your bridge to H.O.P.E. Connecting circumstances (End Stage Renal Disease & other KIDney diseases), Faith and KIDney care (Education, Motivation, Activation).

Join us for everything from palpitations to procedures, sacrifice to surgery and food to feeding tubes. Let's talk or call us just to listen. Spend your lunch break listening to the happier side of life. Reality through rose colored glasses!Join us for everything from palpitations to procedures, sacrifice to surgery and food to feeding tubes. Let's talk or call us just to listen. Spend your lunch break listening to the happier side of life. Reality through rose colored glasses! Enjoy a smile, stay a while, make a friend and learn to mend.

Konnection Kounts

In the Konnection Kounts program we have the opportunity to share with families more understanding and educational materials concerning kidney disease diagnoses. We help them to understand what at times can be a complicated world of kidney disease and transplant life. With Kidney Kounts our goal is to make medical language easier to understand and the journey easier to not only survive, but thrive through!

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KIDney Klub Kit

The kit is fun box designed to bring a sense of comfort and joy during challenging times. Each item has been carefully selected to engage young minds and provide a creative outlet, whether it’s through coloring, crafting, or reading.

Also included is the KIDney In Me kid's book, a heartwarming story that helps children understand and cope with their medical journey, fostering resilience and hope. Interactive activities included in the box encourage family bonding, offering opportunities for parents and children to connect and share their feelings. With this curated box, we aim to make hospital stays and home transitions a little brighter, helping families create lasting memories despite the circumstances.