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Kidney Walks

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. Take a lifesaving step today and sign up for a walk.

Columbia Kidney Walk
March 7, 2020
Segra Park
Registration: 9AM
Walk start: 10AM

Presented Locally by:

For more information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities contact Lauren King at 803.799.3870, ext 633.

NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic

The NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. The top six finishing teams (Gross and Handicap Index Divisions combined) from every local NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic are invited to compete in the National Finals held at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts (additional fees required).

For more information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities contact Lauren King at 803.799.3870, ext 633.

Your Kidneys and You Free Training

This 20-minute presentation educates the audience on the Treatment, Prevention, Awareness of Kidney Disease. It's a great opportunity for friends, family, colleagues, churches, community centers, schools, and more to take charge of their health!

Learn more about your kidneys by watching this video

To have a presentation given for your organization please contact John Tjaarda at 803.799.3870 ext 635.

The Cooking Doc

Dr. Shusterman is a board certified nephrologist at Carolina Nephrology in Greenville SC. He sees patients at all of the hospitals in the upstate and has office hours in Simpsonville, Easley and downtown Greenville. He is also the medical director at the home dialysis clinic in Easley and the Travelers Rest in-center hemodialysis unit. Dr. Shusterman has a passion for cooking and healthy eating and hosts his own internet cooking show. On his show, called "The Cooking Doc," he creates and shares recipes that are healthy for your kidneys and delicious to eat.

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KEEP Healthy - Free Kidney Health Check

The National Kidney Foundation's community-based initiative to educate about the kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and steps to take to keep kidneys healthy and reduce risk.

Check-up includes: risk survey, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure check, free educational materials, and opportunity to speak with a health care professional. Click here for more information.

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.

Call 800.488.CARS

Kidney Clothes Collection

Schedule a next-day pick-up in Columbia or Charleston - 343-3332

By donating your unwanted household items and clothes, you can help fund life-saving services for kidney patients and those at risk in your community. A Kidney Clothes Collection truck will come to your home to take away your unwanted items. Please mark all boxes and furniture with a note indicating they are for the NKF, and a receipt for your generous donation will be waiting for you! Call to schedule your next-day pick-up today. Click here for more information.

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