NKF Serving New England

We’re here to listen and support you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find answers to the most common questions and stay informed about the latest coronavirus developments.

Read our local update report we’ve created to help educate people about NKF New England! This impactful book contains information about this year’s programs and services and personal stories from kidney patients in New England. Do you have your own story to share? We would love to hear it! Please reach out Marsea McGonagle.

Join us to honor those in New England that have made major contributions in transplant and nephrology at this upcoming event! The event is hosted by the Medical Advisory Board of NKF New England.

When: Postponed till September 2020. Date to be announced.
Where: The Harvard Club of Boston

EVENT UPDATE – REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19):

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the need to take appropriate precautions to protect those most at risk. Your health and safety are our priority.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people with kidney disease or other chronic conditions are at greater risk of experiencing serious Coronavirus illness. It is especially important for patients to take preventive measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of exposure. This includes avoiding crowds and public spaces.

Here in Boston, our NKF Honors Event will be postponed to a date to be determined, September, 2020. We believe this decision, though not ideal, is in the best interest of the entire kidney community and is necessary to protect the patients and families at the heart of our organization’s mission.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Our teams are making every effort to reschedule these critical opportunities where appropriate and promise to keep you apprised of any updates.

In the interim:

• Read our kidney patient preparedness guide to reducing your Coronavirus risk.
• All previously purchased sponsorships and registrations will be honored at the rescheduled event.

Thank you for your understanding, generosity and support. We look forward to welcoming you to a future NKF event in the very near future.

Please contact Donna.nickerson@kidney.org with any questions.

Honors Gala

Kidney Crossroads will discuss new initiatives to improve the lives of Americans suffering from kidney disease, expand options for patients and reduce health care costs.

Kidney Crossroads: Part 1 (Virtual Event)
Date: June 17, 2020
Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Register Today

Kidney Crossroads: Part 2 (Virtual Event)
Date: June 24, 2020
Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Register Today

NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic at Boston Golf Club
POSTPONED TO FALL, date TBD
Kidney.org/BostonGolfClub

NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic at TPC Boston
September 14, 2020
kidney.org/TPCBoston

NKF New England is proud to hold two annual NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classics. The top finishing teams in both will be invited to compete in the National Finals held at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts in January 14-17, 2021. Find more information, about how you can participate, by clicking on tournament websites above.

Get your bib from NKF for the Falmouth Road Race! We have a limited amount of non-profit bibs to award to people interested in running! This year’s race is an “at home” event between August 15-29. Interested? Contact Marsea McGonagle at Marsea.mcgonagle@kidney.org or 508-907-6030 ext. 336 to learn more and visit www.falmouthroadrace.com for race details.

The Boston Kidney Walk is scheduled for Sunday October 4, 2020! We will be at North Point Park in Cambridge with a beautiful walk route along the water to the Navy Yard and back. We are looking forward to working with all of our past teams again – and welcoming new teams! Funds raised by the Boston Kidney Walk support patient programs in New England. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of local kidney patients! Stay tuned for more information about registration, sponsorships, and volunteering for the event!

Your Kidneys & You

Medicare alone spends $87 billion caring for individuals with kidney disease. Go from "zero" to "kidney consciousness" in less than 3 minutes with our Your Kidneys and You video! This can be embedded on corporate Intranets as part of an employee wellness program, shown at community health fairs, or shared with members of your organization.

For information on the above program please contact Stacey Senat, Program Manager at Stacey.Senat@kidney.org.

Ask Your Employer About Participating in a Drive For Dialysis Event!

Does your company have a volunteer day? Ask them to consider a Drive for Dialysis Event! These are great volunteer events hosted at corporate locations for staff to learn about kidney disease and put together bags of items for dialysis patients. The volunteers are provided with materials that are helpful to local dialysis patients to be pulled together in a tote bag and they add a personal message for the bag recipient. NKF then delivers these bags to a local dialysis center. Staff learn about kidney health, hear from a patient speaker, and create care packages that are very meaningful for local patients.

Hosting a Drive for Dialysis event is easy! Ask your company if they would have a volunteer event for staff with our out-of-the-box program. We'll work with the company to design a volunteer opportunity that meets your company’s unique needs! For more information please contact Donna Nickerson.

Health Screening Volunteers Needed
KEEP Healthy is the National Kidney Foundation's free community-based kidney health screening program. Volunteers are needed at screenings throughout the year. Contact Stacey Senat for more information.

Become a Your Kidneys & You Presenter!
Help raise kidney health awareness by becoming a Your Kidneys & You Presenter! Volunteer to deliver a short presentation on kidney health to groups in your community. Contact Stacey Senat for more information.

Volunteers Always Needed!

Learn more about getting involved.
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