Attention Ohio Art Enthusiasts & Teachers

On behalf of the National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio, we are pleased to announce a brand new and exciting art competition taking place in Ohio!

From now until March 11, students of all ages across the state will have the opportunity to learn about kidney health and enter their own original art to be judged for a very exciting contest. For more details and what they will win click here.

In addition to participating in the art contest, beginning the week of January 18th, classrooms may receive education about kidney health by accessing an educational video via the internet produced by the National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio and the Cleveland Clinic. Details on how to access this video can be obtained by contacting Amy Solmos Wayne, 440-933-4909, amy.solmoswayne@kidney.org.

We look forward to seeing all of the wonderful art!

Participate on Team Ohio in the US Transplant Games!

Madison, WI
July 30-August 4

The US Transplant Games are the nation's premiere athletic competition held every two years for recipients of organ transplants. This four day Olympic-style event will unite more than 6,000 athletes and spectators from across the United States for exciting competition in 37 events. This event is the largest gathering of transplant recipients in the world.

For more information, please go to http://www.kidney.org/news/tgames/index.cfm. The key to the success of this national program and your local team is dependent upon your support. Start fundraising today to make a difference in your local community to increase donation and save lives. Please go to http://donate.kidney.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TG_signup and scroll to Team Ohio!

If you would like to get involved, please contact Dena Lurie, Team Manager at 614-481-4030.

NKF 60th Anniversary

Throughout the past 60 years the National Kidney Foundation is proud to have contributed to the medical, educational and legislative advances which have helped thousands of kidney patients and organ recipients live richer, fuller lives. We have evolved into a thriving organization taking a leadership role in all aspect of kidney prevention and care—from public education and patient advocacy to the support of research and the development of clinical guidelines. We invite you to participate in NKF programs and activities during our 60th year. Check out our special 60th Anniversary website and take a look back at some of the key people and milestones who have brought us so far so fast.

SAVE THE DATE

2010 Kidney Conference
May 4-5, 2010
Quest Business and Conference Center
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, Ohio 43240

Continuing Education Credit available for CKD, Dialysis and Transplant Professionals (Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dialysis Technicians, Social Workers and Dietitians).