Ellen Xu – KDF Youth Board President Honored as One of 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego, CA One of our very own KDF volunteers, Ellen Xu, is definitely a ‘remarkable’ teen! San Diego leaders gathered together recently...
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KD Awareness Advocates: Mckenzie Graham In the Fall of 2019, the Foundation was approached by Mckenzie Graham and her mother who expressed interest in contributing to KD awareness. Mckenzie’s younger sister, Savannah, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at the...
Dear KD Families, It’s with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of Donna Collins after a long battle with cancer. For those of you who didn’t know Donna, it’s our honor to share a little...
KD Awareness Advocates: Michael Lau My name is Dr. Michael Lau, and I’m a licensed pharmacist currently completing a Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Throughout the course of the year, residents complete rotations in various...
Recap of the KDF’s ‘To Save a Child’s Heart’ East Coast Gala The first east coast KDF gala was one to remember! And quite unexpectedly, the memories began even before our guests arrived. As we were setting up in...
KD Parent Spotlight: Aubry Shackelford At the age of five, my daughter Allison was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease. Like many other KD parents, her mother Jean had to become relentless in her pursuit of a diagnosis when initial visits...