SAN ANTONIO — KENS5 has been a proud supporter of the Polycystic Kidney Foundation and their annual walk to bring attention to a disease that has no cure. The journey for patients can be unique and challenge, but can also result in resilience and determination.

Polycystic Kidney Disease, or PKD for short, is a genetic mutation that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys. The disease can be deadly, but through education, the community, and support, those living with the disease are able to live a better life.

"We found out that out of the six children, four of us have PKD," said Patti Ruffin who was just 16 years old when she found out she had PKD. Her father also suffered from the condition, as did several siblings. Ruffin told us, "My older sister Karen, she had the disease and she passe

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