NKF Serving Upstate and Western New York

Honors Awards Benefit

Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

For more information about the event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities contact Ellen Scalzo at 585.598.3963 Ext. 371.

Health and safety continue to be our number one priority. NKF’s staff, board of directors and healthcare advisors are closely monitoring the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. We are currently planning to host this event in-person on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Our safety procedures were created in accordance with state, local and federal guidelines. If a change to the current program needs to be made, we will provide you with detailed information on those changes and how we’ll be connecting the kidney community in that situation.

Let’s have fun and help keep each other healthy!

2021 Upstate & Western New York Kidney Walk

Thank you, Upstate and Western New York!

Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and support for the Kidney Walk! We loved the photos and videos you shared with us. Thank you to all walkers, team captains, and donors. Thank you to our generous sponsors. You helped us raise $109,500 to support critical patient programs in Upstate and Western New York. Great job everyone! Let’s all look forward to being together next year at Charlotte Beach – or from wherever you choose to walk! Your choice.

Professional Education

For US Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

Non-CME Education program

Programs coming soon.

CME Educational Program

2022 NKF Joint Meeting of the Upstate and Western New York Councils on Renal Nutrition Conference. For more information contact Susan Brayer at 585.598.3963 Ext. 373.

Date to be determined.

Renal Roundtables

Renal Roundtables are professional education and networking lecture series open to physicians and advanced practitioners. Renal Roundtables provide kidney healthcare professionals access to renowned experts in kidney disease and an opportunity for open discussion among participants.

For more information on sponsoring a Renal Roundtable contact Ellen Scalzo

Employee Wellness

Medicare alone spends $87 billion caring for individuals with kidney disease. Go from "zero" to "kidney consciousness" in less than 3 minutes with our Your Kidneys and You video! This can be embedded on corporate Intranets as part of an employee wellness program, shown at community health fairs, or shared with members of your organization.

For information on the above program please contact Susan Brayer at 585.598.3963 Ext. 373

We are here to listen and support you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find answers to the most common questions and stay informed about the latest coronavirus developments.

Are you or someone you know a dialysis patient?

You are not alone! Talk with someone who has been there.

No one knows how to best cope with kidney disease like someone who lives with it every day. This is why we created Peers.

Have questions about kidney disease? We can help!

Call toll-free at 855.NKF.CARES (855.653.2273) or email nkfcares@kidney.org.

We speak English and Spanish and are available Monday - Friday.

About NKF Cares:

Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.

Join our Hero Circle

Hero Circle is a national network that shares a common belief in the life-saving mission of the National Kidney Foundation. It seeks to raise awareness about the work of NKF and engage individuals through philanthropy, events, and our programmatic initiatives. Your donation of $1,000 or more makes a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by kidney disease.

For more information: Ellen Scalzo

Host a Drive for Dialysis

Challenge your staff to join the fight against kidney disease with a hands-on, in-office volunteer event. You and your team can assemble care packages for dialysis patients in the community where you live and work – brighten their spirits and make the long hours of treatment a little more bearable.

Click here for more information about Drive for Dialysis. For more information or to host contact Susan Brayer, Community Outreach Manager at 585.598.3963 ext. 373.

Team Kidney is a nationwide community rallying support to fight kidney disease by empowering members to create their own unique fundraising events. With each mile logged, transplant anniversary celebrated, or cookie baked, Team Kidney raises funds and hope for the 30 million Americans currently battling kidney disease. With Team Kidney, fundraising is whatever you want it to be! Team Kidney Event Ideas

When you volunteer - you will be supporting the National Kidney Foundation’s programs while giving back to our local Kidney Community!

For more information contact Susan Brayer, Community Outreach Manager at 585.598.3963 ext. 373.

Kidney Cars Car Donation

Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.

Go Casual for Kidneys!

You and your workplace or school are invited to participate in our Casual for Kidneys Day, a dress-down day held to benefit the NKF. This dress down day helps to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease & support the local kidney community. You can bring your employees together for a cause that will truly make a difference. Contact Susan Brayer to learn more.

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