Our Story

This year, seven student teams from the Palos Verdes High School have come together with a shared purpose: to raise awareness and urgently needed funds for kidney disease research at the Vito M Campese, MD/UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC. Through student-led outreach, community engagement, and creative fundraising initiatives, these remarkable young leaders are learning how to translate science into impact—educating their peers, inspiring action, and championing a cause that affects 1 in 7 Americans.

Their passion is powerful, but they cannot do it alone.

With your support, the Vito M Campese, MD/UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC can accelerate groundbreaking discoveries, advance new treatments, and bring hope to millions of individuals and families affected by kidney disease. 

Together, we can empower the next generation of health advocates and drive meaningful progress in the fight against kidney disease. Make a gift to the team of your choice below. Every contribution, no matter the size, strengthens the work of our students and fuels the innovative research that defines us.