Nico Challenge III, the third annual walk to raise funds for research in kidney disease on Sat., Oct. 1, will be held in honor of Nico Bellucci, a 9year-old T.O. boy born with ARPKD/CHF (Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease and congenital hepatic fibrosis).

ARPKD is a rare, slowly progressive disease that causes kidney failure. All proceeds will support pediatric kidney research in Nico’s name.

Walkers will meet at Janss Marketplace between Coffee N Dreams and Mervyn’s, Moorpark Road at Hillcrest Drive in T.O. Registration will start at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m.

Pre-registration and donation forms are available at Coffee N Dreams. For details or to register, please call (805) 241-0583.