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58 April 28 • 2016 health & wellness » continued from page 56 those with kidney disease. Of course, I always enjoy seeing the animals, too!" His mom, Debra, is, understandably, proud of her son. "He is so endearing and sincere in his efforts, and we are so happy at the amount of support he has in the community," she says. "We were shocked at the amount of money he raised but now realize he's just a hard kid to say no to!" This year, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan wants to cap- ture the ranking as the No. 1 Kidney Walk in the nation, beyond New York. "We are fully committed to elevating our programs and services for the one in nine people in Michigan affected by kidney disease, and our annual Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo has played a vital role in making those programs and services a reality," said National Kidney Foundation of Michigan President and CEO Daniel Carney. The Kidney Walk also draws attention to the importance of early detection and kidney disease prevention. Festivities at this year's Kidney Walk include food, games, prizes, music and a kidney Champions Tent. Participants can register onsite on the day of the walk or online beforehand. Registration is $25 per person (over the age of 12) and $10 per child for ages 2-12 and includes parking, zoo admission and activities. Kids under the age of 2 are free. Participants who raise $100 or more receive a Kidney Walk T-shirt. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www. nkfm.org/walks (you can donate directly to Danny on this website, too, by click- ing on "Detroit Zoo," then "Kidney Walk Register," then "Donate" inserting Danny's name) or call Lisa Schutz Jelic at the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at (800) 482-1455, ext. 210. * Alison Schwartz is vice president of public rela- tions at CKC Agency. Danny (right) and Matthew Zivian flank Detroit Lion Joique Bell, who became involved in the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan because his sister had a kidney transplant. t$PODJFSHF4UZMF)PNF/VSTJOH $PNQBOJPOTIJQ4FSWJDFT t3FMJBCMF.FBM1SFQBSBUJPO )PVTFLFFQJOH5SBOTQPSUBUJPO t&YQFSJFODFE3FIBCJMJUBUJPO )PNF5IFSBQZ4QFDJBMJTUT t$VTUPNJ[FE)PNF$BSF1MBOT UP'JU:PVS/FFET Call Today! (248) 288-2270 For a FREE Home Care Consultation www.ameristaffservices.com The Gold Standard of Care Your friends at Ameristaff Nursing Services have been by your side for over 34 years. We are here to enhance every client's independence & quality of life. Back Pain? Neck Pain? Specialized Manual Physical Therapy Can Help. 2083410 248.353.1234 www.ompt.com Specialized One-on-One Manual Physical Therapy Can Help Committed to serving the community for the past 10 years! Locations: Southfi eld, Troy, Commerce, and Shelby Township. FREE Functional Golf Evaluation Call to Schedule 248-353-1234 ext 5 Do you have limitations affecting your golf swing? OMPT Specialists has two Titleist Performance Institute certifi ed golf professionals on staff ready to help increase your golf performance. Call today for more information 248-353-1234 ext 5. 248.353.1234