NKF of Michigan
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.
May 6, 2012 - Grand Rapids Kidney Walk
Fifth Third Ball Park
Sunday, May 6 - Southwest Michigan Kidney Walk
The Celery Flats, Portage
May 19, 2012 - Lakeshore Kidney Walk
Pere Marquette Beach Pavilion, Muskegon
May 20, 2012 - Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak
June 9, 2012 - Greater Lansing Kidney Walk
Cooley Law Stadium, Lansing
September 9, 2012 - Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk
Concordia University, Ann Arbor
October 7, 2012 - Genesee County Kidney Walk
Flint
NKF Cadillac Golf Classic
The NKF Cadillac 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. With tournaments held throughout the year in virtually every state, there is sure to be a golf tournament at a prestigious golf course near you. The NKF of Michigan holds seven tournaments across the state.
August 6, 2012 - Barton Hills Country Club
Ann Arbor, MI
August 20, 2012 - Jerry Klisz Memorial
Meadowbrook Country Club
Northville, MI
Regie's Rainbow Adventure™
Regie's Rainbow Adventure™ is a nutrition and physical activity-focused curriculum for preschool and early elementary-aged children. The seven-week program chronicles the adventures of Regie, a superhero (who looks like a piece of broccoli), who travels to several islands that correspond with the colors of the rainbow. This free curriculum includes a set of books for the classroom, a healthy food sampling component, and supplemental handouts and lessons for teachers and parents.
Programs for Early Childhood Health
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM), through the support of the Michigan Nutrition Network and Michigan Department of Community Health, offers a wide variety of innovative and creative early childhood health education and health behavior change programs. These programs focus on the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors that focus on nutrition and physical activity education with the goal of preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, childhood obesity and other chronic health conditions. Find out more.
Champion of Hope Tribute Dinner
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Big Ten Room A
Harrison Road, East Lansing
Click here for more information.
United Steelworkers Golf Outing
The 41st Annual USW Golf Day supporting the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at West Shore Golf and Country Club in Grosse Ile, Michigan. There will be an 8am and 1pm shotgun start. Your golf package includes a cart, 18 holes of golf (scramble), complimentary hot dogs and chips, our ever-popular steak dinner, beverage tickets and a chance to win great prizes- all for just $125 per golfer/$500 per foursome! Those who wish to join us for dinner only can purchase a dinner ticket for $35. To register or pay, please call Kathy McGrath at the NKFM at 734-222-9800. We hope to see you there!
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!
Michigan Organ Donor Registry
About 3,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ in Michigan today. Nationwide, the number stands at 110,000. People die waiting every single day because the number in need greatly outpaces the organs available. Your decision to someday donate your organs could save up to eight lives. Your tissue can ease the pain and improve the lives of up to 50 more sick or injured people. Click here to add your name to the organ donor registry.
2012 Innovations in Health Care Awards
This annual award presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and partners provides an opportunity for us to recognize innovative treatment and prevention programs in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular disease(including physical activity and nutrition) and kidney disease (including dialysis and transplantation programs).
Hospitals, physicians, managed care organizations; primary care settings, dialysis units, and community organizations of any size are encouraged to apply. Three projects will be awarded, one in each category. Finalists will have the opportunity to present their project at the Champion of Hope Tribute Dinner on May 1, 2012. Awardees will be announced at this event as well. Winners receive $1,000 and a plaque to recognize their achievement.
Any program stimulating change, awareness, or improving quality of care should apply. Past winners are welcome to apply again with a new project. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012. All applications must be submitted with a completed application form.
2011 - HealthPlus of Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy Medical Group, and Henry Ford Health System
2010 - Doctor Stanley B. Wolfe, Midwest Medical Center, Pennock Hospital
2009 - Mercy Primary Care Center, Henry Ford Health System, Children's Health Initiative
2008 - University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools, Health Alliance Plan, Henry Ford
Health System - Institute of Multicultural Health
