[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION'S FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND KIDNEY 
                                  WALK

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                         HON. MIKE HARIDOPOLOS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2026

  Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the National 
Kidney Foundation of Florida and the participants of the 15th Annual 
Footprints in the Sand Kidney Walk, which will be held on May 9, 2026, 
in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  This treasured tradition brings together families, advocates, 
healthcare professionals, and community members to raise awareness 
about kidney disease, support those affected by it, and advance 
lifesaving research and treatment efforts. Across Florida, kidney 
disease impacts thousands of individuals and families, making the work 
of the National Kidney Foundation more important than ever.
  This year's event also honored thirty-two donor families whose 
generosity and commitment have helped save lives through organ and 
tissue donation. Their selflessness serves as a powerful reminder of 
the impression one person can have on the life of another.
  I would also like to recognize and include in the Record the 
following honorees and donor families for their contributions and the 
lasting impact they have made on their communities:

       Anand Persaud, Anaya Bayona-Davis, Andrew Kyle Dorsey, 
     Aryia Grace Seitz, Blake Eden, Brenton Harrington, Brianna 
     Angelica, Brooke Elizabeth Dawkins, Chadale Jordan Michael 
     Grey, Charles Connelly, Chase Alexander Agudelo, Christopher 
     Scott Bell, Decobe Esters, Deja Thompson, Destiney Menke, 
     Donald Walker, Dylan Rowe, Elienisse Diaz-Rodriguez, Elijael 
     Martinez Reyes, Geoffrey Wasden, Jacob Monroe, Joey Scuderi, 
     Jose Collins, Kory Humphrey, Linda Marie Couch, Maximus 
     Robinson, Melissa Gail Houser, Michael Covello, Patrick 
     Gorman, Seth Anthony Beyrooti, Shawn Carpenter, and Solomon 
     Proftitt.

  I commend the National Kidney Foundation of Florida for its 
dedication to improving lives and promoting organ donation awareness 
throughout our communities. On behalf of Florida's 8th Congressional 
District, I congratulate everyone involved in the continued success of 
the Footprints in the Sand Kidney Walk and thank them for their service 
to others.

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