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“Never Give Up!”
Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation Event Calendar
UPCOMING SYMPOSIUM FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2008:
Urological Cancers: Health Disparities and New Treatments
Location: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown, Washington DC
Hosts: Georgetown University, Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation and University of the District of Columbia
Contact: Yvonne Johns, 404-964-4719
SAVE THE DATE!
March 16 & 17, 2007: Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation Symposium & Fundraising Gala
This "Wings of Courage" 2-day event was successful in getting the word out, educating the public and medical communities, as well as raising funds for the Foundation.
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October 1, 2006: National Kidney Foundation of Georgia Walk
Sunday, October 1, 2006. The Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation joined the National Kidney Foundation Georgia for a Walk to raise awareness and funds. Participants in the event either donated or asked for sponsorship donations to go to the National Kidney Foundation.
It was a beautiful day for a walk. Friends, family and supporters took part in the event. The day was productive, raising funds, awareness and signing up volunteers.
"Walking for a great cause, I was overjoyed to have the support of my friends and family for the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia Walk. The money raised during the event was phenomenal!" Yvonne Johns, founder of the Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation, stated. (Donations graciously accepted: http://www.yjkfoundation.org/yjkf_help.html.)
March 18, 2006: Congressman John Lewis Hosts the Atlanta Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, March 18, 2006. At the invitation of Congressman John Lewis (5th Congressional District, Georgia), the Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation participated in the Atlanta Health & Wellness Fair. The fair was designed to ensure Georgia families had access to the best healthcare and related information. Visitors to the fair had access to free health screenings; the latest information about Medicare, Part D; disease prevention information and a panel discussion with healthcare experts. Minority health issues were discussed, including the importance of education and primary care in disease prevention.
At the booth, YJKF was able to distribute brochures designed to help educate the community about risks for Kidney Cancer.
Setting up the volunteer table, Daryl Smith and Bill Mayfield.
Walking for a Cause, Max McClain, Gail Kellough, Brian Christian, Yvonne Johns and Terrance Cooley.
YJKF Founder Yvonne Johns with Congressman John Lewis at the Atlanta Health & Wellness Fair.