The Walk to End PKD has become a tradition reaching its 10th anniversary in Montreal.

The day is where families affected by the disease come together to raise funds and awareness for polycystic kidney disease, but also a celebration of love and support from a community that keeps growing.

“I’m glad that this grassroots event it’s bringing all these people together from all over the island of Montreal,” said Luisa Miniaci, Montreal chapter coordinator of the PKD foundation of Canada.

The walk on Sunday in the city’s Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, brought together over 200 participants.

As for Miniaci, she never missed a year — even if she had to attend virtually in 2024 from her hospital bed.

The PKD advocate had to undergo a liver and kidney transplant.

This year, she was back in person and wa

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