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KDF Newsletter, Spring 2025 In This Issue: 1. KD Specialist Highlight: Annette Baker 2. CalPlasma: Saving Lives 3. UCSD Research Study 4. Dr. Rowley’s Breakthrough Study 5. KD Intern Highlight: Grace Choe 6. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Scholarship 7. My Health Planner Toolkit 8. FAQs, Researched + Answered 9. Becoming a KDF Volunteer READ NEWSLETTER>>
KDF Youth’s Standout Intern 🎉 We’re proud to recognize Grace Choe as our Standout Intern for the Spring quarter! Grace has been an incredible asset to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation’s social media team, bringing her creativity and enthusiasm to content creation that informs, inspires, and uplifts our community. We deeply appreciate her can-do attitude, positive […]
We are excited to shine a light on Ava Quinn, an inspiring young advocate and passionate supporter of the Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF). Her recent project is already making a remarkable difference in the Kawasaki Disease (KD) community. As part of her master’s program in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) at the University of Pittsburgh’s School […]
Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day
January 26, 2025
This January, let’s come together to honor the incredible strength, bravery, and resilience of children affected by Kawasaki Disease. “Lights On, Hearts Strong” is not just a campaign; it’s a powerful movement designed to illuminate the challenges of Kawasaki Disease, raise awareness, and celebrate the unwavering spirit of KD kids and their families. Join us in making a difference!
Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship
The KD Foundation scholarship, established to honor Dr. Kawasaki’s contributions to pediatric medicine, will reopen on January 26, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply when the scholarship becomes available.