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....
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...
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...
KDF Newsletter, Winter 2025 In This Issue: 1. “Lights On, Hearts Strong” — A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Support 2. Celebrating Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki’s 100th Birthday 3. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki 2025-2026 Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications! 4. KD...
KDF Newsletter, Winter 2024 In This Issue: 1. Kawasaki Disease Awareness Campaign: “Lights On, Hearts Strong” 2. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki 2025-2026 Scholarship 3. KD Patients Feedback Needed: Transition to Adult Healthcare 4. KD Parent Symposium Q&A Session (Transcribed) 5....
KDF Newsletter, Fall 2024 In this issue: 1. Treating Resistant KD: Evidence Update for Parents and Clinicians 2. Recap: 14th International KD Symposium (IKDS) 3. Watch the 2024 IKDS Parent Conference: Navigating KD Together 4. Watch On-Demand: 2024 Annual...
KDF Newsletter, Summer 2024 In This Issue: 1. UCSD Adult Kawasaki Disease Study Needs Control Participants 2. Cardiac Clinic at SickKids Needs Online Survey Participants 3. Announcing the Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship Recipients 4. Upcoming Virtual Events: Navigating...