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Tag Archives | Kawasaki Disease
The Cooper 5K in Loveland, CO
EVENTS September 13, 2013
The Cooper’s 5K and Fun Run will be held on September 28 in Loveland, CO. Event organizers hope to raise money for the Kawasaki Kids Foundation but raise awareness about Kawasaki Disease. For more information about the event please click here.
Kawasaki Disease Video
EVENTS June 5, 2013
The Kawasaki Disease Foundation has created a Parents Guide to Kawasaki Disease video. The video includes information about symptoms, treatment, and care. To view the video, please click here.
Kawasaki Disease Foundation Challenge
EVENTS May 31, 2013
The Kawasaki Disease Foundation Challenge is an online fundraiser to raise money to help find a test for Kawasaki Disease. The Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $100,000 for every dollar that is raised.
Kawasaki Disease 5K and Fun Run
EVENTS April 15, 2013
On July 20 in Bryan, Ohio there will be a 5K and Fun Run to honor Owen Grant and will benefit the Kawasaki Disease Foundation. Registration opens at 7:30 am with the race, fun run and awards following. To learn more about the fundraiser and for the complete schedule please click here.
Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day
EVENTS January 28, 2013
January 26th was Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day. The campaign $26 on the 26th is still open and there is still time to donate to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation. For more information about the foundation and Kawasaki Disease please click here.
NPR article on Kawasaki Disease
MEDICAL NEWS May 23, 2012
NPR recently released a story about Kawasaki Disease during the ‘All Things Considered’ segment. Here is the link to read the article or listen to the story about a mother and how she found out her child had Kawasaki Disease.
10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium
EVENTS October 17, 2011
Mark your calendars for the 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium! The Symposium will take place on February 7-10, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Kyoto, Japan. There will be talks and forums to discuss the treatment of and research of Kawasaki Disease.
Kawasaki Disease Fundraiser
EVENTS February 10, 2011
On March 2 the 2011 Kawasaki Disease Fund Dinner and Symposium will be held. The event will take place at 6 pm at The Racquet Club in Chicago. For more information please click here.
Kawasaki Disease Foundation Fundraiser
EVENTS August 11, 2010
On September 25 there will be a fundraising gala that will benefit the Kawasaki Disease Foundation. The event will take place at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Southern California. Justin Guarini who appeared on “American Idol” will be the master of ceremonies. There will be a live auction of donated items and all […]