NKF Serving Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming

Become a Volunteer Today

Interested in Volunteering with NKF? Email Jackie at jackie.hahn@kidney.org for our current opportunities.

Kidney Walk Colorado - 2022

Kidney Walks

The Kidney Walks are the largest walks in Colorado and New Mexico to fight kidney disease with nearly 3,000 attendees. Attendees include the kidney and transplant community, donors, recipients, dialysis patients, families and friends, medical professionals and the entire community who come out to celebrate life and support NKF’s mission to educate the public about kidney disease and increase awareness of organ transplantation.

 

For more information reach out to Danielle Otsuka at Danielle.otsuka@kidney.org.

Interested in Volunteering for any of our Kidney Walks? Please contact Jackie at jackie.hahn@kidney.org

Renal Roundtables

Lecture series providing nephrologists, nephrology nurse practitioners, transplant providers, and those who care for patients with CKD (cardiologists, endocrinologists and nurse practitioners) with an opportunity to network as well as engaging presentations on issues that are relevant to their practice and patients. Three dinner and lecture events will be held throughout the year with highly regarded speakers and thought leaders in CKD.

 

For more information reach out to Danielle Percival at Danielle.percival@kidney.org.

The Big Ask: The Big Give — Finding a Living Donor

The National Kidney Foundation’s initiative to increase living donation and provide information to those who may be considering donating a kidney. The workshop provides waitlisted patients along with their family and friends, the tools and strategies they need to share their story and find a living donor. We offer this program in Spanish and English. 

 

For more information and to find out about our next Big Ask: Big Give please reach out to Danielle Percival at Danielle.percival@kidney.org.

Kidney Support Groups — Monthly

The National Kidney Foundation has partnered with social workers at dialysis centers in Denver and Southern Colorado to provide support group meetings, six timers per year.

 

For more information and to RSVP please reach out to Danielle Percival at Danielle.percival@kidney.org.

NKF Colorado Golf Classic — June 26, 2023 at The Club at Ravenna

The National Kidney Foundation Colorado Golf Classic is the nation’s Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate in 30 events across the U.S. for the exciting competition and the chance to earn an invitation to the National Finals at Pebble Beach—while raising over $3.5 million for the NKF. Register today for the Colorado Golf Classic on June 26th at Ravenna

 

For more information reach out to Danielle Otsuka at Danielle.otsuka@kidney.org.

Kidney Patient Education Symposium - November 2023

NKF cordially invites you to attend a free educational seminar geared towards kidney patients and caregivers.  

Kidney Education Symposium
Held in-person
Sunday, November 5th 
Colorado Springs, CO 

To register email danielle.percival@kidney.org 

The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Education Symposium in Colorado Springs is an opportunity to bring together anyone affected by kidney disease (pre-dialysis, dialysis, ESRD, transplant, living donors, caregivers and family members)to learn about topics which concern the patient and their entire family.  Free to attend, includes lunch. 

 

Great Chefs of the West

The 41st Annual Great Chefs of the West (GCW) on March 14, 2024 at Reelworks, Denver Colorado benefits the National Kidney Foundation and welcomes patrons from across Colorado who are passionate about good food and raising money for a good cause. Great Chefs of the West is the premier kidney community event of the year. Great Chefs of the West is a highlight in Denver following restaurant week, and Denver’s foodie event of the season. With an all-star gathering of top local chefs preparing amazing food and drinks, live music and live and silent auctions it truly is a celebration and all for a great cause.

 

For more information about tickets, sponsorships or event details reach out to Danielle Otsuka at Danielle.otsuka@kidney.org

Close up of dialysis machine with medical worker

Traveling to the Colorado Rockies and need dialysis treatments?

For those traveling to the Colorado Rockies, there is a new dialysis clinic open in Avon, Colorado. Kidney Center of the Rockies is the very first outpatient dialysis clinic available to dialysis patients in the Vail Valley area. Whether local or visiting from out of State, patients wishing to vacation or move to the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains now have a wonderful option available to them.

Car getting towed

Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming! 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 Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming today! Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

Want to get involved?

Are you interested in joining an events or programs committee, volunteering in Colorado or New Mexico, and/or learning about our board of advisors? Please reach out to the NKF Colorado & New Mexico Office, we would love to get to know you! Please email us at nkfconm@kidney.org

Local Office

2000 S. Colorado Blvd
Tower One Suite 2000-420
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 720.748.9991
Toll Free: 800.596.7943
Fax: 720.748.1273

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