SCOTTSDALE -- Honor and remember loved ones affected by PKD. This 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk will take place on Sept. 27 at the Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale. This event is educational, fun and festive for the whole family!

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If you are not able to take part in this year’s walk on Sept. 27, you can still help fight PKD.

The organization is taking donations until Oct. 31.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys. The condition affects 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million children and adults, worldwide.

PKD varies greatly in its severity, and some complications are preventable. Regular checkups can lead to treatments to reduce damage to your kidneys from complications, such as high blood pressure.

PKD Foundation scientific advisors have voted to fund approximately $4 million in PKD research, including a project in France studying a promising new drug, Roscovitine.

This year, the PKD Foundation is funding projects in 17 states and 10 foreign countries.

The support of friends and family is important in dealing with a chronic illness.