Raising Awareness About PKD | Peaks for PKD
In honour of PKD Awareness Day, Eric Hampel is sharing the most important things he wants others to know about polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
Training Hike on the Isaac's Tea Trail | Peaks for PKD
Eric's latest update: He recently did a 2-day hike of the Isaac's Tea Trail in northern England!
Update from Eric: Staying Motivated, Keeping Perspective | Peaks for PKD
As October approaches, Eric Hampel is gearing up for one of the biggest challenges of his life: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Here's an update on Eric's preparations for this incredible journey.
Eric's Kilimanjaro Training Regimen | Peaks for PKD
Enjoy this peek into Eric Hampel's preparations for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this October to raise awareness and funds for PKD. Training regimen, dietary changes, mental preparation, all while managing PKD.
Why Climb Kilimanjaro? | Peaks for PKD
Taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest peak in Africa - tests both one's physical and mental limits. So, what inspires someone to do it For PKD patient Eric Hampel, it started ten years ago when a coworker came back with stories and photos of his...
Hampel Family In the News | Peaks for PKD
Eric Hampel was recently featured in a news article about his upcoming attempt to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for PKD. His mother and aunt were also recently in the news, when they shared their heartwarming kidney transplant stories.
Eric Hampel | Voices of PKD
"Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for over a decade now. It’s one of the world's most iconic climbs. I was recently inspired by a few articles highlighting people combining adventure and charity, and decided that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro would be the next step in my journey...
Introducing Peaks for PKD | Peaks for PKD
When Eric Hampel approached the PKD Foundation of Canada about his Kilimanjaro climb to raise awareness and funds for PKD research, we were absolutely thrilled by his passion and determination, and it sparked a brilliant idea. What if more of us took on such inspiring challenges?