NKF Serving the Pacific Northwest

NKF of the West

Upcoming in-person and virtual programs and events across CA, NV, OR, and WA
October 3, 2025 8:00am PT In-Person Event | Crowne Plaza, Foster City, CA | Medical Professionals
 
October 9, 2025 5:30pm PT In-Person Event | Book Passage, San Francisco, CA | General Public
 
October 16, 2025 12:00pm PT Virtual Event | General Public
 
October 16, 2025 6:00pm PT In-Person Event | Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek | Medical Professionals

Kidney Community Programs

To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.

Ask Away: Making the Most of Every Medical Visit: A Virtual Session for the Kidney Community

Thursday, October 16, 2025

JOIN US for a one-hour Zoom session on Thursday, October, 16, 2025, 12pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET, to empower patients and families to:

  • Feel calmer, more confident going into your appointments
  • Speak up, ask questions, and get clear answers
  • Make sure your doctor really hears what matters to you
  • Know where to find trustworthy health information

Register online: https://nkfcnow.org/AskAway

Presenters

  • Catina O’Leary, PhD, MSW, President and CEO, Health Literacy Media
  • Christina Goalby, LMSW, Senior Advisor of Transplant Partnerships and Education, Health Literacy Media

Host: National Kidney Foundation serving CA, NV, OR and WA

Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Target Audience: 

  • Anyone who struggles to understand medical jargon
  • Anyone who wants to better advocate for themselves at appointments
  • Providers who want to better connect with patients and their care partners

Kidney Community Resources

To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.

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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.

En Español

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NKF PEERs

NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor. Mentors are people who have been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences.

En Español

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Kidney Cars

Donate your vehicle! Call 800.488.CARS (800.488.2277), schedule your pickup, and receive a tax receipt for your donation. We make donating easy. Complete the online form to start your donation. Kidney Cars turns your ride into a vehicle for change.

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Volunteer

NKF Volunteers are essential to local events! They help educate fellow kidney patients, support programs, and advocate for improvements that directly impact our community. 

Sponsor NKF Programs & Events

Partner with the National Kidney Foundation serving Oregon and Washington. Sponsorship opportunities include signature events like the Kidney Walk and Authors Luncheon, patient & community education programs, medical professional education programs, health equity initiatives, and workplace engagement & wellness programs. Learn more about available partnerships: 

2026 NKF West Coast Sponsorship Opportunities

Local Office

220 Montgomery Street
Suite 1041
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States

Email: eventsnca@kidney.org
Fax: 253.201.0736
Phone: 253.201.0881

Upcoming Events