The 2011 Kidney Ball: Motown Magic, also known as the "the most fun charity fundraiser in metro Detroit" will be held on Saturday, December 3 at the MGM Grand Detroit. It will be a magical evening of food, fun, and dancing to the soulful sounds of Motown. The night includes a spectacular dinner, live entertainment by the Jerry Ross Band, a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions and even an after party! More.
26 Million people have chronic kidney disease and another 20 million are at risk. The NKF'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 Foundation's mission. ![]()
The "Love Your Kidneys" campaign educates the public about what the kidneys do, what happens when they don't work properly and who's at risk for kidney disease. Love Your Kidneys is a direct call-to-action to take care of the kidneys through early intervention and to learn more about exactly why and how kidney health is important. ![]()
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.