NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi

Want to get Involved?

Are you interested in joining an events or programs committee, volunteering in Georgia, Alabama or Mississippi and/or learning about our board of advisors? Please reach out to the NKF Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi office, we would love to get to know you! Please visit https://www.kidney.org/volunteer/opportunities or contact Mikki Hollinger.

Upcoming Fundraising Events

ATLANTA KIDNEY WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 2025

We invite you to join us for the upcoming 2025 Atlanta Kidney Walk. The Kidney Walk is a day to celebrate with the kidney community while raising funds and awareness for kidney health & organ donation.

For more event or sponsorship info, please contact Christin Cerda.

Register and Donate Here

Professional Resources and Patient Education

ATLANTA NEPHROLOGY NIGHT DINNER

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Topic: Early Intervention and Modifying the Underlying Disease in Lupus Nephritis

Please join Dr. Sumeet Munjal, MD, FASN (Nephrologist) and Dr. Wambui Machua, MD (Rheumatologist) for an engaging, insightful discussion on Lupus Nephritis. The presenters will explore the critical role of early, proactive management in preserving long-term kidney function, discuss strategies to overcome common barriers to care and review clinical tools that support timely, disease-modifying approaches to lupus nephritis treatment.

Target Audience: Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, and APPs, including PAs and NPs

Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm (EST)
Location -The Capital Grille
                94 Perimeter Center 
                West, Dunwoody, GA 30346 

Register Here

BABG: FINDING A LIVING DONOR PROGRAM

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

Are you a kidney patient or a loved one looking for the most effective way to find a living donor? The National Kidney Foundation Alabama is here to help. With the increasing kidney transplant waiting list, we developed The Big Ask: The Big Give program to empower you. This in-person program will provide you

with the best strategies and essential tips for sharing your story and connecting with a potential living donor. You'll receive valuable education, practical tools, and helpful advice to craft and share your unique journey. Plus, you'll hear inspiring stories directly from kidney patients who received a living donor transplant and from living donors themselves.

Event Schedule:
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Check in and Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Finding a Living Donor Program

Location: UAB National Alumni Society House- Alumni Hall 2, 
                1301 10th Ave S.,
                Birmingham, AL 35205

For any questions, please contact Mikki Hollinger 

Register Here

HUYNTSVILLE NEPHROLOGY NIGHT DINNER

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Evolving the Treatment Paradigm to Earlier Intervention in IgA Nephropathy with Jay Barry Wish, MD

Join renowned nephrologist Dr. Jay Wish for an engaging and insightful session exploring the changing landscape of IgA Nephropathy care. This discussion will delve into the importance of timely intervention and how emerging clinical strategies are transforming patient outcomes.

Target Audience: Nephrologists and APPs, including PAs and NPs

Time- 6:00pm-8:oopm (CST)

Location- CHAR Restaurant 
                 931 Bob Wallace Ave SW Suite 201 
                 Huntsville, AL 35801
 

Register Here

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Your Kidneys and You Free Training

Want to educate others about kidney health? Learn how to present this easy 20 minute presentation to friends, family, colleagues, churches, community centers, schools, and more! Please contact Mikki Hollinger for more information.

Are you the 33%? Take the Kidney Risk Quiz to find out if you're at risk.

Take a Minute for Your Kidneys

Please answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease. This test is free and will only take you a minute to answer the questions.

Take the Quiz Here

Health Fairs

To educate the public on and increase awareness of kidney disease, our staff and volunteers participate in various health fairs throughout the state. If you are interested in being trained as a volunteer for a health fair in your area, or if you are interested in having a NKF representative exhibit at an upcoming health fair, please contact Mikki Hollinger.

DRIVE FOR DIALYSIS

Help provide patients in the Southeast with care packages to brighten their spirits and make the long-hours of treatment a little more bearable.  For sponsorship information and personal donation opportunities, please reach out to Neko Northington.

Additional Support

NKF Peers

  • NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.  
  • Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org
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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
  • Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES  (1.855.653.2273)  or email nkfcares@kidney.org
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Kidney Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!

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Kidney Pathways

Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

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A to Z Health Guide

Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.

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Organ Donor Registry

Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant?  There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the organdonor.gov link below.

Learn More

Ways to Support

Donate

To send a physical check, please use the address below:

  • 830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
    Box 405
    Atlanta, GA 30316

If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.

Donate Today

Advocate

Are you interested in becoming an advocate? NKF is the largest, most comprehensive longstanding patient organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.

Use Your Voice

Donate Your Car

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate your vehicle to the NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi today!

Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

Kidney Cars

What's your story?

We want to hear about your unique experience with a kidney transplant, living donation, or kidney disease. Your story may be the one that gives someone hope.

Share Your Story

Monthly Giving

Together, we can provide all patients with access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis with your monthly gift of any amount.

Donate Monthly

Local Office

830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
Box 405
Atlanta, GA 30316
United States

Email: nkfga@kidney.org
Fax: 770.452.7456
Phone: 770.452.1539
Toll Free: 800.633.2339
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