NKF Serving the National Capital Area & Virginia
Who We Are & Our Mission
We are the National Kidney Foundation offices proudly serving Washington DC, Virginia & Southern Maryland.
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.
Upcoming Events
Organ Donation Awareness 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM (Tournament), Wizards Game Begins 6:00 PM
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
You might be laying bricks, but you'll still be helping the Foundation! Join NKF Serving the National Capital Area, in partnership with the NBA's Washington Wizards, for the Organ Donation Awareness 3v3 Basketball Tournament. In this round-robin style tournament, participants will face off in teams of 6 (3 members playing at a time) with classic 3v3 style scoring until one team is crowned champion. Best of all, the games will be played on the same Capital One Arena court our friends at the Washington Wizards play on! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you do not want to miss out on! After the game, tournament participants and their friends, family, and colleagues are invited to attend the 6:00 PM Wizards game against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets. All proceeds from this event will support the National Kidney Foundation's efforts to raise awareness about the organ donation and transplantation processes. Do you or your company/organization want to participate? E-Mail giles.mosher@kidney.org to inquire about openings today.
NKF Congressional Awards Reception
Date: Monday, February 26, 2024
Location: Capital Hilton, Washington DC
The National Kidney Foundation's annual Congressional Awards Reception honors those serving in the United States Congress and Senate who have been outstanding champions of the fight against kidney disease through their legislative and advocacy work. In addition, NKF will also be awarding the Patient Advocacy Award, given to an individual who has persevered to make a difference in the lives of kidney patients in their local communities. This reception will be held in conjunction with NKF Advocacy Day, where kidney champions, patients and living donors from across the country fly into Washington DC to meet with their representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss policies and issues that will affect their lives. Sponsorships and tickets are available by contacting infowdc@kidney.org
Date: Friday, March 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - Midnight
Location: The Anthem, Washington DC
Get your dancing shoes on and join the National Kidney Foundation to celebrate recent advances in kidney disease research, treatment, and advocacy. The NKF Kidney Ball is one of the nation's largest galas and one of only a few dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support the over 37 million US adults currently affected by kidney disease. This year, we will be returning to The Anthem in Washington DC's Wharf area where guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner, cocktails and drinks, a silent auction, a mission moment, and an awards ceremony honoring individuals and corporate champions who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to help NKF raise awareness about CKD.
Honorees and Entertainment are to be announced shortly!
Contact michele.anthony@kidney.org if you or your organization are interested in sponsoring or purchasing a table for this event. Don't miss out - these go fast!
Our Programs
Renal Roundtable: IGA Nephropathy
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Drive for Dialysis
When: Anytime!
Looking for a great employee volunteer opportunity for your company/organization? Want to help kidney disease patients and their loved ones while doing so? Look no further than NKF's Drive for Dialysis program, which allows companies the opportunity to have their employees volunteer by helping pack care packages for dialysis patients in their local communities. These bags include items like blankets, water bottles, and other small gifts to help make the recipient's time on dialysis just a little easier. Along the way, participants will learn more about kidney disease and how he/she can take steps to prevent kidney disease in their day-to-day lives. If you or your organization is interested in learning about how you can start a D4D at YOUR workplace, click the link below to learn more.
How You Can Support
Donate
Donate today and help NKF make an impact in our local kidney community. All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to give back, whether it is assisting NKF staff with a fundraising event, working the event itself, or simply donating your time or talent.
Advocate
Big victories are possible with your voice.
Prescription Discount Card
The prescription discount card program benefitting NKF will not only help build awareness of CKD, but will make prescriptions more affordable for people with this life-threatening disease.
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