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'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.
Carolinas Medical Center
6:30-8:30 p.m.
The second Tuesday of every month
10:00am - 3:00pm
DoubleTree,
3030 High Point Road
Greensboro, North Carolina
Topics include:
Exploring home dialysis
Anemia and bone disease
Renal friendly foods
Dialysis and employment
Journey of kidney transplant
$5.00 registration fee. A renal friendly lunch and snacks will be served TO REGISTER CALL: 1.800.848.5277
The Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) and the Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) meets Bi Annual throughout North Carolina. For more information, please call 888-848-5277.
June 22, 2012
DoubleTree Hotel
3030 High Point Road,
Greensboro, NC 27403
October 26, 2012
DoubleTree Hotel
500 Caitboo Avenue
Cary, NC 27518
Donate your unwanted car, van, truck or boat to the National Kidney Foundation. Help fight kidney disease in the Carolinas. Donated vehicles and boats are tax deductible. Donate today!
For a pick up call: 704-393-5780 or Toll free 866-408-6464
Several times each year, a representative of Carolina Value Village will telephone residents in your neighborhood seeking donations of furniture, clothing (men's, women's, and children's) and other household items. The representative will confirm a date when a truck can come to your home and pick up items. Each collection of items provides a donation to the NKF. Each donated item is prepared for resale to the public at Carolina Value Village, making fine quality goods available at thrift store prices. One hundred percent of the proceeds received by the NKF supports patient programs. All donated items are tax deductible at present fair market value in accordance with IRS regulations.
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. Find a screening near you.
An online lecture by National Kidney Foundation President Lynda Szczech, M.D.
