Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors? Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend or family member? Ask Dr. Spry.
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 process–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.
The Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring noncompetitive fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation.
April 14, 2013 - Orlando Kidney Walk - Orlando, FL
April 21, 2013 - Jacksonville Kidney Walk - Jacksonville, FL
June 1, 2013 - Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk - Cocoa Beach, FL
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.
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. For more information about KEEP, or to schedule a program in your community, please contact (407) 894-7325 or send us an e-mail nkf@kidneyfla.org.
June 29, 2013 - West Kendall Baptist Church - 14955 SW 88th Street - Miami, FL
The National Kidney Foundation of Florida, the Florida Chapters of the Council of Nephrology Social Workers, the Florida Council on Renal Nutrition and the American Nephrology Nurses Association present the 10th Annual Renal Professional Forum, Thursday & Friday, February 7 & 8, 2013. This program is designed especially for the Renal Social Worker, Dietitian, Nurse and PCT and has been developed by a committee of your peers.
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Thank you to Phil Salick and Congressman Bill Posey for actively working with the new Congress to remember the incredible legacy of Richard Salick by renaming the Cocoa Beach Post Office. We will keep you posted for when this action is complete! A big thank you also goes to Cocoa Beach Surf Museum for the Richard Salick 'A Life Lived' exhibit. If you would like to check out this incredible memorial to the life and achievements of Richard Salick please visit www.cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org. The exhibit will be open until March. Also, thank you to the FMQAI Network 7 for honoring Rich Salick through the Community Service award. Check out the video by following this link: FMQAI Award.
The 28th Annual NKF Rich Salick Surf Festival is the LARGEST surfing charity competition in the world, featuring Professional & Amateur Surfing Competitions, Stand Up Paddleboard & Tandem Competitions, Skateboard, Karate, Entertainment, Family Fun & Volunteering. This event is held each Labor Day Weekend (Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2013). ALL proceeds go to the NKF of Florida to support programs in patient services, research, public & professional education & organ donation. The festival also strives to increase awareness of kidney disease with an emphasis on prevention & support for organ donation.
For more information visit: www.nkfsurf.com
Your unwanted, unused, and unneeded clothing and other household items can assist our programs. The NKF of Florida has established a relationship with Sunshine Thrift Stores, Inc., a Florida for profit corporation. Outsourcing the management of this program to Sunshine Thrift Stores has been a part of fundraising efforts since 1982. In certain areas, clothing, shoes, linens, and small useable items are requested as a donation via postal mail. Customers wishing to participate may follow the specific instructions and receive a tax deductable receipt for their useable items. The donations are sold to Sunshine Thrift Stores and the proceeds are used to fund NKF of Florida programs and services. For more information on the clothing donation program contact NKF Truck Pickup Service or call (877) 448-2653. For more information on Sunshine Thrift Stores contact Sunshine or call (813) 831-4377.
A long-term illness followed by kidney failure takes its toll both physically and financially on kidney patients. The NKF of Florida provides assistance to Florida patients in need. Requests can be made for assistance with medications, transportation to and from dialysis, and emergency one-time grants. To apply for these funds, patients must contact their renal social worker and complete an application.
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