Upcoming Patient and Professional Education Programs
Come join the NKF of Western New York, Inc. for the following upcoming programs:
Patient Programs
Patient Education Program:
CKD Management Class
Has your doctor told you your kidneys are not functioning as they should? Then come to our chronic kidney disease management class: “Take Control of Kidney Disease through Knowledge.” You will learn how you can slow down the progression of kidney failure with proper nutrition and diet and life style and health management. 
Upcoming Dates/Times:
Thursday, March 19, 9:30 a.m., NKF offices
Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m., NKF offices
Tuesday, May 5, 5 p.m., NKF offices
Wednesday, June 3, 9:30 a.m., NKF offices
Thursday, July 9, 5 p.m., NKF offices
Tuesday, August 4, 5 p.m., NKF offices
Patient Picnic
Sunday, August 30, 2009 – 12noon
Ellicott Creek Park
Niagara Falls Boulevard
Tonawanda, New York
Come for a day of food and fun! This social event includes games and a basket auction, along with plenty of food.
Call (716) 835-1323 to register.
Professional Programs
“Seize Chronic Kidney Disease, Celebrate Collaboration”
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York
Three Continuing Education Credits Available
For more information and to register, call (716) 835-1323.
This program will provide three continuing education credits for nurses, dietitians, social workers and dialysis technicians. The first segment addresses the management of CKD and delivery of best practice care through the collaborative roles of the nurse, dietitian, dialysis technician, and social worker. The second part of the program will be presented by Kathe LeBeau, Project Manager for the Renal Support Network’s weKAN group and a hemodialysis patient. The focus of her talk will be promoting patient participation in the dialysis setting.
Grassroots Growing!
Help the NKF of Western New York, Inc. grow in 2009!
Are you a member of a church or civic group that is looking to make an impact on the committee? Well, 1 out of every 8 of your neighbors has kidney disease and the NKF of Western New York, Inc. is the only non profit in the area to give assistance solely to these families. Do I have your attention now? Are you wondering how you can help out?
We are looking for groups to participate in our Grass Roots Campaign 2009 and put on a small event for the Foundation. You can do something simple like a Chicken BBQ or a Pancake Breakfast, or something more creative like a Rock a Thon or a Snow Shoe Walk! No matter what the event, you can help us spread life saving information to your group and community on what they need to do in order to stay healthy and fight Chronic Kidney Disease!
For more information on how you can help out please contact Maria Batt at (716) 835-1323 or email her. Ask about our KEEP Screenings and CKD classes as well!
IAFF Cruise for the Cause - Cruising for Kidneys
Come join Local 282, The Buffalo Professional Fire Union and Local 1333, The North Tonawanda Professional Fire Union and help us Cruise to find a Cure!
Saturday August 8, 2009 firefighters and community members will take to the streets to cruise for kidneys! The 70 mile motorcycle poker run will travel along Erie and Niagara County to end in North Tonawanda for a party filled with food, drink, live entertainment and prizes!
Don’t think that you have to own a motorcycle to attend! Feel free to stop by the after party and help us celebrate life and join in the fight to end Chronic Kidney Disease!
Interested in volunteering or signing up for the ride? Call Maria Batt at (716) 835-1323 or email her. Sponsorship opportunities available so act now!
NKF Golf Classic
The NKF Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate for the exciting competition, valuable gifts, and the chance to win great prizes, all to benefit a worthy cause. With tournaments held throughout the year in virtually every state, there is sure to be an NKF Golf Classic event at a prestigious golf course near you.
Kidney Walk
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.
U.S. Transplant Games
The U.S. Transplant Games is a four-day athletic competition among recipients of organ transplants. Competition in the U.S. Transplant Games is open to anyone who has received a lifesaving solid organ transplant--heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas. Bone marrow recipients are also eligible to participate. As much as the Games is an athletic event that calls attention to the success of organ and tissue transplantation, it is also a celebration of life among recipients, their families and friends.
Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)
KEEP is a free kidney health screening program designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high risk individuals and provide free testing and educational information, so that kidney disease and its complications can be prevented or delayed.