National Kidney Foundation of MA-NH-RI-VT - "Johnny the Walker" (Johnny Wowk) 17,900 + miles so far.

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"Johnny the Walker" (Johnny Wowk) 17,900 + miles so far.

Page Creator: Johnny Wowk

Peabody Mayor Michael Bonfanti & Johnny

About my nonprofit:
National Kidney Foundation of MA-NH-RI-VT

The National Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont's mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract disease, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families...

Fundraising target:	$1,200
Total raised so far:	$1,180.00

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Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating with a credit card through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

My name is Johnny Wowk, also known as "Johnny the Walker."

This is my story.

I started walking in 1993. Both my kidneys failed in July of 2000, At that point I had walked over 5400 miles and still going. I had inherited my fathers kidney disease that took his life at age 58. While on dialysis I decided to walk the distance of around the world, 24902 miles, and dedicate the miles in memory of my father and at the same time spread the word of kidney disease awareness. I had to endure dialysis for the next five years as family members offer to donate a kidney were turned down for fear they may become inflicted also.

On December 24, 2005 I received a kidney. Dr Dickens Ko and the Transplant Team at Mass General Hospital did a great job. There are 26 million people in this country with chronic kidney disease and another twenty million are at risk. Over 300,000 people are on dialysis, my older brother Joe, a Vietnam Veteran, is one of them. My good friend Leo, a retired Marine Colonel and walking buddy inspired me to walk twenty miles a day. My best one day walk was 32 miles. My family and friends tell me I am a big inspiration to them and others and they admire what I'm doing. Please help me and all the other volunteers find a cure.

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To donate by check: Make check out to: National Kidney Foundation Write: Johnny the Walker on bottom left corner.

Mail check to: National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave, Norwood, Ma 02062 Attention: Kathleen Durepo

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I would like to thank the following for their donations along with all the people who donated offline. Please keep those donations coming in. Special thanks to New Balance sneakers that can take a pounding and keep up with me. The best sneakers in the world!!!

Johnny Wowk

The Peabody Fire Dept

St. Michaels Polish Society of Peabody

Online Donors to date:

Display Name	Amount	Comment
Dave Solimine, Jr.	$50.00	Good Luck Johnny, All The Best
Joel & Mark JMP	$26.00	Our Support
U.S Alliance Credit Union	$7.00	Keep on walking Johnny
Mastercuts	$7.00	We love "Johnny the Walker"
Caron O'Donell	$14.00	A true superhero
Anastafia Biscus	$5.00	For a good cause.
Donna G	$10.00	Great Work! I have seen you walking in Peabody and then saw your picture in the paper.
Healthy 'N Fit Nutritionals	$50.00	Congratulations on your accomplishments Johnny, Keep up the good work and the good HEALTH!
Brian Chenery	$57.00	For an old pal, it would be my honor to put you over the top.
Brenda	$5.00	Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration for all of us.
Dorris Cowart	$5.00	Keep on going!!
Kevin Whitehead	$8.00	You inspired me and my dog to walk more.
Misc. donar dollars	$6.00
A handfull of dollars	$5.00	For the cause!
The Liberrty Tree Stuffery	$15.00	A few steps closer to your goal
Individual donated dollars.	$18.00	Every dollar counts.
Brigette Sturtevant	$5.00	Johnny walks the walk and talks the talk
Liberty Tree Stuffery	$5.00
Karen O'Donnell	$5.00	God Bless Johnny the Walker
Linda Lee Mackenzie	$5.00	The dogs in the pet shop are waggen tails as Johnny struts by.
Jan Donovan	$5.00	Johnny what an inspiring story !
Donna Sims	$5.00	Good Luck Johnny
Anna's Alterations	$5.00
Barbara Adams	$5.00	Johnny Wowk is the most dedicated person I have ever met concerning kidney disease. God bless him.
Carolyn Perry	$25.00	You, go, boy! (KT snackbar & carousel)
Ross Bulmer	$25.00	"A great journey starts with the first step."
The Liberty Tree Stuffery	$12.00	You're missed at the mall, but keep on keepin' on.
Billy	$1.91
John Hanley	$25.00	Keep up the good work!!
The Frosty Chicken	$12.00	Keep on walking!
USAlliance Federal Credit Union	$100.00	Keep on Walking, Johnny!!!... 24902 is just around the corner
Keith Spofford	$20.00	You can do it John!
Friends @ Peabody Housing Authority	$50.00	Go Johnny Go!
The Frosty Chicken	$8.00	Why did the chicken cross the road? To get Johnny the Walker's autograph.
Helen Coombs	$100.00	Go Johnny Go!!!
The Frosty Chicken (Liberty Tree Mall)	$7.54	Why did the chicken cross the road? To walk with Johnny the Walker.
The Liberty Tree Stuffery	$9.55	I would like to thank my patrons for their generosity.
Mastercuts	$25.00	We cut the famous Johnny the Walkers hair! We are responsible for his good looks!
Anastafia Biscas	$5.00	Such a wonderful man
Donny	$1.00	It's great what your doing
Richard Marsh	$5.00	Glad to help out
The Liberty Tree Stuffery	$5.00	Go Johnny, go! Every dollar counts, so keep on walking and raising awareness.
Johnny Wowk	$25.00	Every dollar counts starting with mine

	* Total raised online:	$790.00
	Amount raised offline:	$390.00
	Grand Total:	$1,180.00

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