Welcome to the NKF Serving East Tennessee

Chocolate Fest

East Tennessee's chocolate lovers are invited to attend one or both Chocolate Fest events. The day features scrumptious chocolate from some of the finest establishments in East Tennessee.

Coupon Books Raise Money and Awareness

National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennessee receives $73,332 from sale of coupon books. Pictured are Helen Harb and NKFET Board Members. KenJo Markets and Hardee's Restaurants sold discount coupon books in their convenience stores and restaurants.

Newman's Angels Yard Sale raises $500 for NKFET

Dr. Ed Newman's office staff, "Newman's Angels" held a yard sale to raise money to fight kidney disease. Pictured are Jennifer Kuechenmeister, NKFET Program Director and Dr. Newman.

Transplant Recipient Family generates $3,000 and great publicity for Organ Donation

The McGinnis family, owners of Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore, pictured at right, are kidney transplant recipients. The McGinnis' and bookstore staff are shown presenting a check for $3,000 to Helen Harb Division President as part of a "Gift of Life" promotion.

Share Your Story With Us

Read the inspiring stories of kidney patients in our area and find out how to submit your own story.

Fistula First

The Fistula First Breakthrough Coalition announces the addition of two resources for patients on their Web site www.fistulafirst.org: Frequently Asked Questions for Patients and Families and Patient Resources

Coffeehouse Conversations

This is a transplant-specific support group to help foster conversation, education, friendship and support from transplant recipients in East Tennessee.

National Public Radio All Things Considered

Independent producer Matt Holzman underwent a kidney transplant operation a decade ago. A few days after his operation, he discovered and kept all the messages concerning his kidney. He uses the messages to paint a tale of how the operation that saved his life came about.

Thank you

Hundreds of people from all walks of life across East Tennessee volunteer their time, talents and give of their resources to the work of the National Kidney Foundation. Without YOU, our programs and services would not be possible.

Ken-Jo Savings Books

HELP SAVE LIVES

Thanks to KenJo and Hardee's for another successful Savings Book Campaign. And thanks to everyone who purchased a book and helped us raise $73,332 to benefit kidney patients right here in East Tennessee!