My name is Loren Wheale, and I want to tell you about my daughter Mollie. I am telling this story for the parents who are right now sitting in a hospital room with a sick child, scared out of...
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This month, we are so proud to shine our Intern Spotlight on siblings Joshua and Charlotte, who have brought incredible heart, dedication, and creativity to KDF Youth. Joshua’s experience with KD at a young age inspired him to share...
Q. How did you first become connected to Kawasaki Disease and the Kawasaki Disease Foundation? A. My journey with the Kawasaki Disease Foundation began in 2006 when my son, Chance, was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease at the age of three....
We’re excited to share the upcoming 4th Mount Sinai Adult Congenital Heart Disease Symposium: Kawasaki Disease Across the Ages, taking place September 12–13, 2025 in New York City. This state-of-the-art symposium will bring together pediatric and adult cardiologists, interventionalists,...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Kate Xu Scholarship Recipient: Kate Xu Scholarship Year: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Scholarship Type: High school student entering a university University Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Kate Xu...
After we shared a recent study exploring the possibility of an unidentified virus as the cause of Kawasaki Disease, we received many thoughtful comments, questions, and concerns from our community. We’re grateful for your engagement and curiosity. To provide...
Breakthrough Study Links Kawasaki Disease to a Single, Unknown Respiratory Virus After more than five decades of uncertainty, researchers at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago have uncovered compelling evidence...