Did you know that African Americans are 3 times more likely to experience kidney failure? Because kidney disease often has no symptoms, it can go unnoticed until it is very advanced. But there's good news. Taking steps to live a healthy lifestyle can go a long way towards reducing risk. Read more.
Have you ever thought about donating an organ? Organ and tissue donation helps others by giving them a second chance at life. Learn more about the donation process–and how to become an organ donor.
The Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk.
Provides the latest information about legislation and policy relating to chronic kidney disease, transplantation and donation. The featured action alerts allow you to easily advocate to your Members of Congress on these issues.
Fundraise Your WayTeam Kidney is the new, Do It Yourself fundraising program for the National Kidney Foundation. It enables and empowers our supporters to fundraise however they want, whenever they want, wherever they are. 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.
Kidney WalkThe positive energy of hundreds of people at the Kidney Walk is invigorating, inspiring and amazing! That's because the Kidney Walk is not just about kidney disease. It's about people. Be a part of the Kidney Community in a dynamic and impactful way!
NKF Golf ClassicThe NKF Golf Classic is the Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Each year thousands of golfers across the country participate in over 30 local events for the exciting competition and the chance to qualify for the National Finals at Pebble Beach.
Spring Clinical MeetingsDesigned to bring you fresh approaches to dealing with difficult clinical issues. The program includes interactive sessions for Nephrologists, Fellows and Residents, Nephrology Nurses and Technicians, Renal and Clinical Dietitians, Nephrology Social Workers, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. All programs are accredited for CME and/or CE credit hours.
KEEP Healthy - Free Kidney Health ChecksNKF's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) offers free screenings for those at risk. Through two simple tests that determine kidney function, the KEEP program is finding kidney disease at the earliest stage possible.
Your Kidneys and YouYour Kidneys and You is an education program that gives the basics of kidney function, what happens with kidney disease, and how people can protect their health. What do your kidneys do?