NKF Serving Connecticut

Night of Hope Gala - Spring Fling

Spring is a time for fresh starts and renewed hope. In this spirit, National Kidney Foundation Serving Connecticut is thrilled to able to host its annual Night of Hope Gala IN PERSON on March 10, 2022.

We will be honoring Oscar Kenneth Serrano, MD, MBA, FACS, from the Hartford Hospital Transplant & Comprehensive Liver Center, and Richard Formica, MD, Director Transplant Medicine & Medical Director Adult Kidney Transplantation from the Yale New Haven Transplant Center.

For information & sponsorship questions, please contact Marcia Hilditch.

Connecticut Kidney Walk

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.

Information on the 2022 Connecticut Kidney Walk will be coming soon!

The Big Ask The Big Give

Do you need a kidney transplant? Or do you have a family member or friend who needs a kidney? Click here to view our resources on effective strategies, tools, and tips for finding a living kidney donor.

Kidney Cars

The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Program enables you to turn in your used car, van, truck, motorcycle or even boat into funding for kidney education, research and organ donation programs. You'll also very likely receive two benefits you won't get from a dealer trade-in (or from a holiday song). You'll get a good feeling and you may even get a tax-deduction! Click here or call (800) 488-KARS!

Volunteering with NKF

Looking to volunteer?

Check out all the latest local volunteer opportunities here.

Learn about "Your Kidneys and You"

Your Kidneys & You is a presentation on kidneys, risk factors and preventative action steps, with a focus on where to turn for more information. You may request a Your Kidneys & You presentation for your workplace, civic organization, school, club or place of worship. Click here to learn more

Latest News from the National Kidney Foundation

Your Connecticut Advocates and other Kidney Volunteers are working tirelessly new legislation to help Living Donors. A study in 2015, showed that approximately 25% of Kidney Donors experienced some form of discrimination when they sought to obtain or modify life or health insurance. The Living Donor Protection Act for Connecticut would protect the Living Donor from these adverse actions. By removing this barrier to donation, the supply of kidneys will increase and reduce the wait time for those waiting on the Transplant list.

It's easy to make a difference! Sign up now to learn how to get involved with legislation relating to kidney disease, transplantation and organ donation.

Eating Right

For people with chronic kidney disease at any stage, understanding how nutrition can affect their health is critical. Kidney health care professionals can help by providing important support and education about dietary requirements and modifications that could potentially slow the progression of kidney disease and improve overall health outcomes.

Click here for helpful tips on salt-free seasoning.

Learn more about Kidney Disease Friendly Cooking.

Download a family recipe book for kidney patients

Pasta With Pesto

SERVINGS: 8
PREP TIME: 20 mins
COOK TIME: 15 mins

Author: National Kidney Foundation
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Course: Side Dish, Entree
Preferences: Vegetarian

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Ingredients		Cooking Instructions Combine all ingredients, except for the uncooked pasta, in a blender or food processor; Blend or process until smooth; Cook pasta in unsalted boiling water according to package directions; Toss sauce with drained pasta. Serve hot.
1 lbs	Linguine
1/4 cup	Olive Oil
1/4 cup	Parmesan Cheese - Grated
2 tbsp	leaves Basil - Dried
1/4 cup	chopped Parsley - Fresh
1 clove	Garlic