Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors? Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend or family member? Ask Dr. Spry.
Our patient hotline offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's dedicated to patients, family members and caregivers. Speak with a trained professional who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Call toll-free at 1-855-NKF-Cares (653-2273).
Have you ever thought about donating an organ? Organ and tissue donation helps others by giving them a second chance at life. Learn more about the donation proces–and how to become an organ donor.
You can estimate a GFR for adults or children using our GFR calculators or read a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the current recommendations for the estimation of GFR. Start here.
Kidney Walks are designed to help people understand the need for early detection of kidney disease. In addition to raising funds for research and help for patients and their families, the Walk is a great way to bring the community together!
For more information about these and other events please visit our Events section.
Provides the latest information about legislation and policy relating to chronic kidney disease, transplantation and donation. The featured action alerts allow you to easily advocate to your Members of Congress on these issues.
Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.
The National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. It's also an opportunity for patients, family, friends and businesses to come together.
The NKF Cadillac Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Qualifying first, second, and third place foursomes from every local National Kidney Foundation Cadillac Golf Classic are invited to compete at the National Finals held at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease, you are strongly encouraged to call and set up an appointment.
KEEP is a free kidney health screening program designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high risk individuals and provide free testing and educational information. More Information
We need: Nephrologists, PAs, NPs, Fellows, Nursing Students, General Volunteers!
How KEEP saved Jeff Carter's Kidneys.
This award provides two scholarships valued at $500 as a one-time grant to one graduating high school senior and one adult kidney patient who exemplifies courage, strength, determination, generosity of spirit, and kindness. Completed applications are due by Monday, April 23, 2012. Download the application here. For more information and eligibility, click here.
This generous award is made possible by the family of Joseph DiMartino, a kidney patient who valued education and life long learning opportunities.
The 8th Annual Joint Meeting of the Upstate, Central, and Western NY Councils on Renal Nutrition is for the health professionals responsible for the nutritional care of a person with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The meeting will take place at the Clarion Hotel on May 17th, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Click for more information.
Want to know an easy way to help support the NKF? Simply write in #1052 on your United Way Donor Designation form. Click here for more information. More Info
MedIds.com (318-397-8441) will offer a 20% discount to needy patients if the patient uses the code "NKF2010".
Medic Alert (888-633-4298) will waive the fee if the patient submits a letter from his/her doctor on the doctor's letterhead and proof of monthly income. These documents must be submitted along with the company's application form.
American Medical ID (800-363-5985) will provide the stainless steel version for free with a letter from the doctor on the doctor's letterhead. The original letter has to be mailed to the company; it cannot be a photocopy or a fax.
