The Alive to Strive Race is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of kidney disease and educate the public about kidney health. It provides a fun and supportive opportunity for those living with kidney disease and anyone else, no matter what their fitness level, to train and reach their fitness goals.
The Alive to Strive Kidney Fitness Project operates a grant program for fitness and weight loss programs for those living with chronic kidney disease. Our goal is to help improve the health and well-being of those with chronic kidney disease.
The Alive to Strive Kidney Fitness Project is a non-profit organization committed to education and public awareness about issues surrounding chronic kidney disease and its prevention.
News 
The little race that could
- It’s not easy being a little race in a city known for its heavy-hitters. But, every year, we set out to beat the odds. Every year, our Race Committee gathers permits from the city, arranges sponsorships (so that the money we raise can go directly to the cause), recruits volunteers, ...more
We can do it!
- Our Alive to Strive race day is fast approaching - practically here! - and guess what? I successfully completed a practice 5km run/walk with my trainer, David, and fellow kidney patient, Gary. I was thrilled with my result: 34 minutes! My face stayed a deep shade of red for well over an hour ...more
Basking in the small victories (Deborah's latest training update)
- Mother Nature won't get me or the team down. Nope, no way. Freezing rain, snow, wind, hail or ice will not stop us from training. Once again, we used the seven-story building as our training playground while the ice storm raged outside. The strength training I have been incorporating into every ...more
Dedicated Long-Time Volunteers Sponsor 1KM Race
- Meet Lorna Bradley, one of the “Three Amigos” sponsoring this year’s 1KM Race I have been a diabetic for over 50 years and had a quadruple bypass 12 years ago. After this operation, my kidneys failed and fortunately I was assigned to Doctor Deb Zimmerman. At one of my appointments, Deb suggested ...more