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Who We Are & Our Mission

We are the National Kidney Foundation offices proudly Serving Maryland & Delaware.

 

We are revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.

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Give hope, fight kidney disease with your holiday gift.

Your heartfelt gift helps us provide FREE resources, support, and hope for thousands of patients, loved ones and healthcare heroes.

  • Provide families with a place to turn for guidance and answers.
  • Support breakthrough research and clinical trials.
  • Help more loved ones learn about their risk and get diagnosed sooner.
  • Expand access to lifesaving transplants for all.
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Are YOU in the 33%?

1 in 3 adults in the United States are at risk of life-threatening kidney disease. That is over 37 MILLION individuals! Unbelievably, most of these people don't even know they have kidney disease. We want to change that.

 

If you or a family member have one or more risk factors, go to MinuteForYourKidneys.org today and find out what to do next and how to talk to your doctor.

 

Some possible risk factors you and your loved ones should be aware of:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Overweight or Obese
  • Family history of kidney disease.

 

Take the First Step:

The first step to preventing kidney disease is knowing your risk. With one minute to spare, go to minuteforyourkidneys.org and understand your risk for developing kidney disease. When was the last time a minute held so much value?

Take the Quiz to see if YOU are in the 33%

Patient Education

Living Well with Kidney Disease

Check out our four-part Patient Series sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics and the University of Maryland Medical Center to learn more about living well with kidney disease.

Sponsored by:

Beyond Dialysis

Free educational webinar for CKD patients and their caregivers. Sessions include Dialysis options, and kidney transplant, including a panel discussion with healthcare professionals, kidney patients, donors, and recipients.

Sponsored by:

Watch the webinar
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Kidney Walks

Thank you for supporting our Kidney Walk events! Your support helped us fight the fight, but we still need you. There is still time to donate through December. Visit the links below for more information and/or to make a donation. 

 

Northern Delaware - Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Glasgow Park

Maryland Walk - Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Southern Delaware Kidney Walk - Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware

Research Grants for Professionals

Grant Cycle OPENS on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 5:00pm

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland & Delaware (NKFMDDE) is pleased to announce our Research Application Portal OPENED Monday, October 2, 2023, and closes on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:00pm. Please check back on October 2nd for the link to be active for submissions.

 

Over the years, the National Kidney Foundation has invested over $100 million to support the treatment of kidney disease. Locally, the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland & Delaware (NKFMDDE) has been able to distribute over $3,500,000 over the last few decades for pilot projects and for those early in their academic careers. Funding supports pilot projects focused on different areas of kidney disease (i.e., blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, urological disease, dialysis, and transplantation) that will ultimately impact improvement in the care of kidney disease patients through discovering novel mechanisms or management strategies.

 

Local Types of Grants

  1. Professional Development Awards- a maximum award not to exceed $40,000
  2. Mini-Grants – awards up to $10,000 each

 

Questions: Contact Pattie Dash at pattie.dash@kidney.org 

Apply Now
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2023 Santé: Giving Back for Kidney Disease

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 10th at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for the 2023 Santé: Giving Back for Kidney Disease!

 

Guests voted for their favorite vendor in the People’s Choice competition and secret judges selected the Best Dish, Best Beverage, Best Dessert, and Best Display.

 

Huge thanks to all our sponsors, vendors, and media partners who made the event a HUGE SUCCESS!

 

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 event: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry! Watch for more details!

 

 

More information
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Kidney Cars

Do you have a car sitting in your driveway looking for a new home? Look no further, we have the solution for you!
 
The Kidney Cars program is an easy way to donate your car, van, truck, or boat. By donating your vehicle, you are helping to fund public education, patient and community services, research, professional education and organ donation programs of the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware.
  • Start in 1 Minute - Call 800.488.CARS (800.488.227) or select your location to start our online form.
  • Fast, Free Pickup - 24-hour pickup. All on your schedule.
  • Save on Taxes - We handle your car. You get a tax receipt.
Kidney Cars
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Your Kidneys & You

Looking for someone to speak to your group about kidney disease? This education program is designed to raise awareness among the general public about kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and how to protect your kidneys. National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware is available to present this program in a variety of community and business settings. If you are interested in having us present to your group, please contact us. We are also looking for volunteer presenters! If you are interested in being trained to help us get the word out about kidney disease, contact Pattie Dash at 410.494.8545 or email pattie.dash@kidney.org.

Ways to Support

Donate

To send a paper check to the Maryland & Delaware office, please use the following address:

  • 11307 York Road #232, Cockeysville, MD 21030

For general online or memorial donations to the NKF Serving Maryland & Delaware, please visit the link below.

Donate Today

Advocate

Are you interesting 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. Sharing your personal stories with our elected officials can make a significant difference.

Use your Voice

Volunteer

Volunteering with the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland gives you a chance to be part of the mission to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases. Millions of Americans have some form of kidney or urologic disease. Thousands die each year while waiting for kidney transplants. Hundreds of thousands need life-sustaining dialysis treatments to stay alive.

Volunteer

Community Partners

Interested in having the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware participate at your event?

 

Requests should be submitted a minimum of two months (60 days) prior to your scheduled event.

Contact Us
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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

Local Office

11307 York Road #232
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410.494.8545
Toll Free: 800.671.5369
Fax: 410.494.8549

Local Staff & Board

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