Gala! Gala! Gala! NKFI Celebrates Life!

The NKFI will be hosting three galas this fall throughout the state! Don’t miss out on the fun as the NKFI Celebrates Life Under the Stars with these fabulous events:

Northeast Indiana Region’s Celebrating Life Under the Stars Gala! Casino Royale Night. Honoring Stephen McMurray, M.D. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne. Click here for more information.

Indianapolis Celebrating Life Under the Stars Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Click here for more information.

Northwest Indiana Region’s Celebrating Life Under the Stars Gala. Honoring Raied Abdullah, M.D. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville. Click here for more information.

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One More Kidney Walk in 2009

You can still make a difference by walking the walk in the fight against kidney disease at the North Central Indiana Region’s Kidney Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Join Father Malloy, honorary walk chairman, as he celebrates the one year anniversary of his kidney donation for his nephew. Registration is free and open to all ages, so come join in the fun! Click here to register or for more information.

Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Legislation Introduced

Bipartisan legislation was introduced last month in both houses of Congress to improve the quality of life for people with kidney disease. Led by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) and U.S. Representatives Dave Camp (R-MI) and Ron Kind (D-WI), the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act (S. 565 and HR 1458) would assist thousands of Americans under the age of 65 who are being cut off from Medicare payments for drug therapy after 36 months by extending coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients.

This legislation is a major step towards accomplishing the goal of the National Kidney Foundation's END THE WAIT! initiative to find solutions to the organ shortage and eliminate the wait for kidney transplant within 10 years.

Join NKF’s Take Action Network and alert your Representatives and Senators to extend coverage of these important drugs.