By Marilyn Miller

The first ever “Minden Kidney Walk,” hosted by Minden Nephrology & Hypertension and Dr. Pallavi Shirsat, will take place Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting in the First Methodist Church parking lot on McDonald Street.

“The walk will build hope for a future without suffering for every person in this fight,” said Dr. Shirsat. “Are you with us? By participating in the 2025 Minden Kidney Walk you’ll let others know they are not alone.”

Participants may enter and walk as an individual, or enter with friends, co-workers, family or as a TEAM. There will be a prize for the largest team. The cut-off for early registration is Friday, April 25. All participants who enter prior to April 25 will receive a “Minden Kidney Walk” t-shirt. Early registration is $30. Registration after April 25 until race day will be $35. The Student Price is $25 at all times.

Runners/Walkers can register and pay at the Minden Medical Center Business Office, 346 Homer Road. Copies of the registration forms, which include the waiver/releases, are available at the Nephrology & Hypertension Office at MMC or online at the www.mindenmedicalcenter.com home page.

The course will begin at the FMC parking lot on McDonald Street next to Broken Bean. Take a left from the lot onto McDonald Street, left on College Street, left on West Union and left in front of MMC, ending back at the FMC parking lot.

Race packets may be picked up, Thursday, May 1 from 8-5 or Friday, May 2 from 8-5 at #2 Medical Plaza (Dr. Shirsat’s office).