History Maker: NKF Founder
Ada DeBold’s love for her son, Bobby, led the founding of the National Kidney Foundation. In 1950, Bobby was diagnosed with “nephrotic syndrome,” a fatal disease at the time. To save him, Ada established the National Nephrosis Foundation, bringing together doctors and families to fund research. Assisted by her husband Harry, Ada tirelessly networked and raised funds. Her relentless efforts enabled Bobby to participate in a groundbreaking drug trial, although it came too late to save him. Ada's initiative evolved into NKF, which continues her legacy.
