12/1/2009 - Charity Accessory Party to Help Send Teens to Renal Prom

(Glendale, CA)-- The Renal Support Network (RSN) will host a charity accessory sale on Saturday, December 12^th, from 11am to 4 pm at 1311 N. Maryland Ave. in Glendale. All proceeds will benefit RSN’s 11^th Annual Renal Teen Prom, held yearly for Southern California teens with kidney disease.

A large variety of high-quality accessories will be on sale, including many designer pieces.  Donated new or gently used accessories such as purses, jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, ties and more are also needed for the unique fundraiser. 

Teens with renal disease can attend the prom beginning at age 14, and many have made lifelong friends they look forward to seeing each year.  Last year, over 300 renal patients and their dates attended.

 “I created the Renal Teen Prom because I missed my own prom due to chronic kidney disease, which I have had since I was two,” said Lori Hartwell, Founder and President of RSN.  “I spent all my teenage years on dialysis. We want to give these teens the chance to get to know others who are like them, walking in the same shoes.”

The cost to send each teen to the renal prom is well over $100, yet RSN, their volunteers and sponsors provide the entire night at no charge.  This includes donated dresses and ties for the teens; transportation, dinner, entertainment, glamour photos and even on-site nephrology nurses to tend to special medical needs.

The community is invited to find fantastic treasures at the party or to donate items. Contact Renal Support Network at 1-866-903-1728 to donate.  Pick-up service is available in local areas.



For more information about the Renal Support Network, the Renal Teen Prom, and the Accessory Sale, visit www.RSNhope.org.

About Renal Support Network:

The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them (and their family members) to take control of the course and management of the disease. A vital role of RSN is to provide lawmakers and policymakers with the patients’ perspective on the needs and capabilities of people with CKD.