Community members gathered Saturday at Lincoln Park to raise awareness about kidney disease as part of National Kidney Month.
The Oliver Williams Sr. & Dr. Amer Syed Community Kidney Walk & Health Fair brought together residents, health advocates and local organizations. The event was organized by the Oliver Cares Kidney Foundation in partnership with the Donate Save A Life Foundation.
Founder Oliver Williams Jr. said the mission is personal. He was diagnosed with kidney disease in December 2022 and is on the transplant list. After losing his father to the disease, he said he felt compelled to educate others and support people facing similar challenges…