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 Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring noncompetitive fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation.
February 19, 2012 - 2012 Miami Kidney Walk
March 4, 2012 - 2012 Lehigh Acres Kidney Walk
March 25, 2012 - 2012 Orlando Kidney Walk
May 12, 2012 - 2012 Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk
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.
June 1, 2012 - Crandon Golf - Key Biscayne - Miami
October 12, 2012 - Champions Gate GC - Orlando
December 3, 2012 - Tiburon Golf Club - Naples
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. or 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.
The NKF of Florida works through the Boggy Creek Gang Camp to provide a camping experience for children ages 7 to 16 with kidney failure or a kidney transplant. Children are medically supervised, and all treatment modalities take place on site. For more information, contact the Boggy Creek Gang at (352) 483-4200.
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.
Program Guidelines
DA Application
Other Community Resources
Submit Online Application (Social Workers Only)
