WANTED: Interns and Volunteers!
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of over 6,000 people a year affected by kidney disease? Do you possess excellent communication skills? Are you self-motivated, outgoing, organized…if you fit the bill, we would love to hear from you!
Currently, we have two internships available.
Development & Special Events and Programs & Operations. Click here (
39kb download) to see the internship descriptions. If you’re interested in becoming part of our team, please send your resume and cover letter to Erin Tuladzieck.
Volunteers are our KEY to SUCCESS! The NKFALL is always looking for volunteers to help with community outreach, special events, and administrative support. If you’d like to hear more about how you can help today, please contact the NKFALL at (412) 261-4115.
Special Events
Kidney Gift of Life Gala
Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, May 20, 2010!
Click here to see last year's Kidney Gift of Life Gala Photo Gallery!
Since the Kidney Ball’s inception in 1988, proceeds from the event have been used to advance two of the most important functions of the National Kidney Foundation: research and patient services. A portion of the proceeds is allotted to fund a research grant for a local investigator. The remaining funds are used to provide programs and services to patients and family members. Thus, participation in this event provides participation on both the local and national levels. 
Corporate Monopoly Tournament
Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 30, 2009!
The tournament is one of Pittsburgh’s most innovative corporate fund-raising traditions, combining a legacy of competitive spirit and fun while, at the same time, achieving the important goal of raising critical funds for thousands of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia residents who suffer from kidney disease.
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.
NKF Golf Classic
Mark Your Calendars! Friday, August 7, 2009 — Latrobe Country Club
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 a NKF Golf Classic event at a prestigious golf course near you.
Team Pittsburgh
Team Pittsburgh is made up of over 60 organ transplant recipients and donor families. They will compete in more than 12 Olympic-style individual and team events at the Games. All proceeds from their fundraisers benefit Team Pittsburgh's participation at the U.S. Transplant Games.
Program Events
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.
Did you attend a free KEEP screening and were amazed with your results? What was the process like? Let others in the community know how important getting this screening was to you and let your story be heard as a way to better educate the public about the importance of early kidney disease detection! For more information, please contact Cherie Peters, Regional Program Manager, Development and Communications Manager, at (412) 261-4115 ext. 12. Don’t be shy, help us spread the word about the importance of early kidney disease detection today!
Kidney Day at Kennywood
Save the Date! Sunday, May 24, 2009!
Come enjoy a well-deserved change from the continual rigors of treatments, exams, shots and diagnostic testing that unfortunately accompany kidney disease with a day at the park.
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.
