LEWES — The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware will hold its 14th annual Southern Delaware Kidney Walk on May 1 at Cape Henlopen State Park.

More than 300 people are expected to raise awareness of kidney disease, organ donation and the importance of early screening and healthy lifestyle for those at risk.

Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at the picnic pavilion. Following a brief ceremony, the walk will start at 11. Participants can choose a 3-mile route or a shorter, patient-friendly route for strollers and wheelchairs. The event will also feature entertainment; refreshments from Starbucks, Giant, The Blue Scoop and Pepsi; a petting zoo; interactive vendor booths; and the Kidney Kids Corner with face painting and games sponsored by Kohl’s.

Funds raised through the walk will directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts.

Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Additional recognition gifts will be awarded for meeting various fundraising levels.

To register, visit here. To learn about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Nicole Scharf at 410-494-8546. Top sponsors of the Southern Delaware Kidney Walk include Beebe Healthcare, ChristianaCare, Horizon Therapeutics, J&A Electrical Services, Nephrology Associates, WSFS Bank, Woody’s Dewey Beach, the Dewey Beach Lions Club and We Care Nephrology.

The Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest fundraiser to fight kidney disease. Held in more than 70 communities, thousands of walkers join NKF annually to raise over $10 million.