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Kidney Walk

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!

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Calendar of Events

June

NKF Cadillac Golf Classic
June 3, 2013
Belle Haven Country Club - Alexandria, VA
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NKF Cadillac Golf Classic
June 10, 2013
Richmond Country Club - Richmond, VA
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Fellows Research Forum
June 12, 2013
Bethesda, MD
NKF Cadillac Golf Classic
June 17, 2013
Whiskey Creek Golf Course - Frederick, MD
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September

Southwest Virginia Kidney Walk
September 15, 2013
SunTrust Plaza - Roanoke, VA

October

Central Virginia Kidney Walk
October 26, 2013
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Richmond, VA

National Capital Area & Virginia

November 17, 2012
The Omni Shoreham Hotel

The National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area hosted its 32nd Annual Kidney Ball on November 17 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC and raised more than $800,000 to support its programs in research, prevention, professional and public education, and organ donation awareness. In addition to the awards presentations, the 2012 Kidney Ball featured a reception, gourmet dining, and live and silent auctions. Grammy winning artist Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, entertained the 700 guests, who included the region's top business, government, and community leaders, as well as kidney patients and their families. As a special treat for Eagles fans, Felder donated two guitars to the live auction and posed for photos with the winners.

Hotel California Don Felder

2012 Kidney Ball Honorees

Michael M. Kaiser & Astellas Pharma U.S.

Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser, who donated a kidney to his sister Susan in 1988, prolonging her life by 21 years, received the 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award at this year's Kidney Ball. Astellas Pharma U.S. received the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award for its enduring commitment of support to the transplant community for over 20 years.

Special guests in attendance at the 2012 Kidney Ball included:

Anita Brikman, WUSA Anchor
Claudette Donlon, Executive Vice President of the Kennedy Center and kidney donor
Preston A. Englert, Jr., CAE, Retiring Division President, NKF/NCA
Dr. Lynt Johnson, NKF/NCA Board Chairman and Chair of Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital
Doug Kammerer, NBC4 Chief Meteorologist
The Honorable Norman Mineta, Vice Chair, Hill & Knowlton, Former Transportation Secretary
Jummy Olabanji, WJLA Reporter
Judith Terra, Chair, DC Arts Commission
Will Thomas, FOX5 Anchor, Honorary Chair of the Kidney Walk