Who We Are
The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Our Goals
- Supporting Research and Research Training
- Continuing Education of Health Care Professionals
- Expanding Patient Services and Community Resources
- Educating the Public
- Shaping Health Policy
- Fund Raising
About Us
The Mission
The mission of the NKF Serving the National Capital Area (NKF/NCA) is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Foundation provides funding for medical research, patient and community services, professional and public education, and organ donation programs.
Board of Directors
*Executive Committee
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Chairman, Richard T. McKinless* Chairman-Elect, Stephen D. Kahn, Esq. President & CEO, Preston A. Englert, Jr., C.A.E.* Immediate Past Chairman, Jeffrey A. Perlmutter, M.D.* Vice Chairman for Medical Initiatives, Lynt B. Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S.* Vice Chairman for Operations, Lynne P. Yao, M.D.* Vice Chairman for Development, C. Brian Givens* Secretary, Michael Sauls* Treasurer, John T. Devine, C.P.A., P.F.S.* |
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Anne K. Altman Howard A. Austin, III, M.D. Greg J. Baroni* John J. Benda Matthew D. Brockwell Katherine M. Bulow James G. Carlson Ken Chen Jim Elkin Robert D. Fildes, M.D. Francine E. Friedman, Esq. Joan Gartlan Larry D. Harris Kristine Hartwell, C.P.A. Larry K. Harvey Jerome L. Haynesworth, C.L.T.M.C. Ronald M. Hirschel, Esq. Andrew D. Howard, M.D., F.A.C.P. H. Daniel Jobe Johann Jonsson, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
Stan Kasten Jennifer London, Ph.D. Walter A. Maull, Jr. Thomas P. McDonough Donna S. Morea Ronald D. Paul Christopher J. Regan, Esq. Marc H. Rosenberg Thomas J. Rossi* Rosemary Z. Ryan, R.N., M.S.N. Samuel A. Schreiber Daniel Schumack, Esq. James N. Short, Jr. Jeremy W. Taylor Will Thomas Keith S. Turner The Hon. Roger Wesley, A.L.J. Richard Whitney Thomas A. Young, Jr. Bennett A. Zier |
Medical Steering Committee
Chair, Lynt B. Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Howard A. Austin, III, M.D.
Col. Erin M. Bohen, M.D., M.C.
Gretchen Brandt, M.D.
Angella J. Cole, R.N.
Carolyn Ecelbarger, Ph.D.
Robert D. Fildes, M.D.
Abbey Kendzior, M.S.W., L.G.S.W.
Jeffrey B. Kopp, M.D.
Becky Hill, C.P.T.C.
Linda Holomah
Nina Kolbe, R.D., C.S.R, L.D
Keith Melancon, M.D.
Asha Moudgil, M.D.
Rita Newton, R.D., C.R.N.
Phyllis Oresky, L.G.S.W.
Adam Pearlman, M.D.
Anna Price, R.N.
Andrene Samuels, R.N.
Christina Yuan, M.D.
Honorary Board
Congressman Thomas M. Davis, III
The Hon. Robert Dole
Senator Gloria Lawlah
The Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton
George E. Schreiner, M.D., M.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.S. (Glas)
Congressman Chris Van Hollen
The Hon. John Warner
Mrs. Virginia E. Hayes Williams
Distinguished Advisory Board
Clive O. Callender, M.D.
Richard L. Coffman
Cristin T. Cotten
Gilbert M. Eisner, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Michael C. Elmer, Esq.
The Hon. Donald L. Ivers
Jimmy A. Light, M.D., F.A.C.S.
E. Burns McLindon, C.P.A.
Robert P. Miller
Jack Moore, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
Michael C. O’Grady
Leslie H. Pierce, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
Jean O. Raver
Robert R. Raver
Kamaljit Sethi, M.D., F.A.C.P.
William A. Singleton
Judith Terra
William G. Tompkins, Jr.
W. Edward Walter
Frederick L. Webber
Donald R. Wilson
James F. Winchester, M.D., F.R.C.P., (Glas), F.A.C.P.
Annual Report
From the 2008 Annual Report:
Dear Friends,
As a practicing nephrologist, I see first hand the negative effects kidney disease has on the lives of patients and their families. This is why I am committed to the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area (NKF/NCA) and its fight to end the disease.
Our community is in serious crisis when it comes to kidney disease. In the Washington metro area, more than 700,000 people have the disease and approximately 5,800 people are on dialysis. Additionally, more than 1,600 individuals are waiting for kidney transplants. These numbers are staggering but the NKF/NCA continues to work diligently to improve the lives of patients and their families through community services and education programs.
Our local Knock Out Kidney Disease Program (KOKD), which employs the national Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) screening protocol, offers comprehensive screening and follow-up care for those with risk factors, in addition to physician education for those serving the population in need. Since 1999, the Prevention Programs have screened approximately 17,000 people to determine their risk for development of kidney disease. Of those people screened in our area, 90% had a least one abnormal test result including diabetes, blood and/or protein in the urine, elevated blood glucose or high blood pressure.
Unfortunately, the national statistics are not much better. More than 26 million Americans live with kidney and urinary tract diseases and annually, more than 70,000 people die from these diseases. Many forms of kidney disease do not produce symptoms until the latter stages, however there are warning signs that people must be aware of in order to prevent and treat the disease as early as possible. If kidney disease is detected in stages 1-3, progression to end-stage kidney disease (stage 5) can be delayed or prevented. Unfortunately, at stage 5, the only option for survival is dialysis or a kidney transplant.
The Foundation is indebted for the tremendous support from YOU – our volunteers, donors, and supporters who have given your time, talent, and energy to help us fight kidney disease in our area. I am extremely grateful for your support because without it, we would never have been able to accomplish what we did last year. Together we have made great strides in the fight against kidney disease and I am confident that we will continue to do so in 2009 and beyond.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Perlmutter, MD
2008 Annual Report (PDF 2.1 MB download)
2007 Annual Report (PDF 7.6 MB download)
2006 Annual Report (PDF 5.4 MB download)
2005 Annual Report (PDF 17.7 MB download)
2004 Annual Report (PDF 1.3 MB download)
2003 Annual Report (PDF 845 KB download)
2002 Annual Report (PDF 10.5 MB download)
2001 Annual Report (PDF 1 MB download)
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Our Founder
On November 15, 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Harry DeBold called the first meeting of the Committee for Nephrosis Research. Several months earlier, Mrs. DeBold’s infant son was stricken with nephrosis, a condition of which little was known and for which little could be done. Her determination not to succumb to the grim reality of her son’s disease and her affluence and wealth were important elements which led to the formation of the inaugural lay group destined to becomeThe National Kidney Foundation. The Ada DeBold Society was created to help ensure the philanthropic future of the NKF in honor of Mrs. Ada U. DeBold.
By sharing their financial resources and publicly expressing their support, members of The Ada DeBold Society address NKF’s mission to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. This framework of support helps the NKF plan for the present and look to the future. More information about The Ada DeBold Society.
