Dress as your favorite comic book, cartoon, game or pop culture character for the National Kidney Foundation’s inspiring community fundraiser!

In addition to the 3-mile walk (or optional shorter path), enjoy a photobooth, fitness stations, vendor exhibits, the Home Depot KidsZone, facepainting, t-shirt decorating, prizes, giveaways and complimentary refreshments. Or purchase items from the B'more Greek Grill, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, 2 Bold Chefs and Kona Ice food trucks, which will donate 15 to 20 percent of sales to NKF.

Freeway, best known as a Roc Nation recording artist and member of hip hop super group, State Property, will return as the Walk’s celebrity ambassador. A recipient of the National Kidney Foundation Patient Advocacy Award, he will pose for pictures, sign autographs, give a special Rap performance and showcase Free Will, a documentary detailing his battle with kidney disease and giving fans a personal, behind-the-scenes look of his life and career.

Funds raised through Kidney Walk will directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts. Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative Walk t-shirt. Additional recognition gifts – including jackets – will be awarded for meeting various fundraising levels.

The NKF is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.