Pairings with Purpose
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Catalyst Restaurant
300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA
Join the American Kidney Fund at one of our long-standing signature events, Pairings with Purpose (formerly A Pairing for Prevention). Pairings invites attendees to enjoy an evening of great food and beverage pairings and meaningful conversation while networking with local industry professionals and raising critical funds for AKF's mission and programs.
2026 Committee Chair
Matt Glazier - Kidney Advocate, Co-Founder Living Donor Assistance Program
2026 Planning Committee
- Dr. Steven Burke, SVP of R&D, Chief Medical Officer, Akebia Therapeutics
- John P. Butler, President & CEO, Akebia Therapeutics
- Maureen Franco, VP Edgewise Therapeutics
- Lydia Landesberg, Kidney Advocate
- Greg Madison, Biotech Executive
- Pam McNamara, Senior Healthcare Executive
96 cents of every donated dollar goes to patients and programs
Every success, milestone and breakthrough we achieve for patients and their families depends on caring and generous people like you. Your gift goes further when you give to AKF.
