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.
It's back and better than ever with cool bands and smoking hot chili. Get all the information here.
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate LIFE and support the NKF mission.
Reston Town Center Kidney Walk | Sunday, April 22
Gaylord National | Saturday, May 5
Virginia Beach Kidney Walk | Saturday, May 19
Roanoke Kidney Walk | Saturday, September 29
The National Kidney Foundation's 34th Annual Reception and Drawing will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012. The Foundation will honor its outstanding volunteers and welcome the 2012-2013 leadership. The lucky winner of A Tale of Two Cities Drawing will win their choice of a domestic or international luxurious vacation package!
The National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate - for the exciting competition, valuable gifts, and the chance to win great prizes - all to benefit a worthy cause. The top two foursomes earn an opportunity to play in the NKF National Championship at the Pebble Beach Resort.
NKF's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) offers free screenings for those at risk. Through three simple tests that determine kidney function, the KEEP program is finding kidney disease at the earliest stage possible.
June 9, 2012 10:00 AM - First Baptist Church East End - Newport News
Washington metro area and Virginia fellows, residents and basic scientists will present their current research projects in clinical and basic sciences. More Info
Every single day, the Kidney Car program receives over 100 car donations. In fact, our car donation program is one of the oldest and largest used charity car programs in the country. Kidney Cars has been in operation since 1983, and during that time over 685,000 people have donated their car, truck or boat to the National Kidney Foundation's vehicle donation program. Help save lives by donating today.
If you're interested in volunteering for a risk assessment or KEEP we are always in need of health professionals and general volunteers. Contact us at (202) 244-7900.
The April Open, began in 2005, raises funds for National Kidney Foundation programs including the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) which focuses on the early detection of kidney disease. Expert as well as novice golfers are welcome to participate in the April Open, which takes place in Northern Virginia.
Many options exist to improve the care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This program will use a case-based approach to reveal potential improvements in care for the many complications and co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, anemia and mineral and bone disorder. The program is one hour and accredited for physicians and advanced practitioners.
To bring this free program to your hospital grand rounds or community health center please contact Paul McGinley at (202) 244-7900 ext.20.
Dedicated to finding the ultimate cure to kidney and urologic diseases, NKF continues to fund national research programs, grants-in-aid, and fellowships.
