Upcoming Events
We regularly host webinars for patients and caregivers as well as signature events like the Kidney Walk and Authors Luncheon. Give back to the local kidney community by attending, supporting, and fundraising with us.
2025 Northern California Kidney Walk
Sunday, June 1, 2025
The Northern California Kidney Walk is a San Francisco Bay Area tradition that you won't want to miss! You can start building your fundraising page or make a donation today. Your walk builds hope for a future without suffering—for every person in this fight. By participating in the 2025 Northern California Kidney Walk, you’ll let others know they’re not alone. Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 9am PT Location: PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. Registration open now!
Interested in volunteering at the Kidney Walk? Complete our signup form below.
Special Thanks to 2025 Presenting Sponsor & Corporate Walk Chair
We are so grateful to have Sutter Health as 2025 Presenting Sponsor for the Northern California Kidney Walk on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at PayPal Park! Their partnership in taking a step towards a brighter future for all in the local kidney community is deeply valued and appreciated. 
We are honored to announce Cynthia Lee, SVP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Sutter Health, as 2025 Corporate Walk Chair for the NorCal Kidney Walk. We're so excited to have her valued leadership for this year's Kidney Walk in San Jose, CA! Thank you for joining us in the fight against kidney disease.
Professional Programs
Designed for healthcare professionals committed to continuing their education and improving patient outcomes, the Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) offers activities courses, events and other engaging content on an array of carefully selected topics given by renowned faculty.
Kidney Community Programs
To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.
Kidney Community Resources
To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.
NKF CARES
Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
NKF PEERs
NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor. Mentors are people who have been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences.
Kidney Cars
Donate your vehicle! Call 800.488.CARS (800.488.2277), schedule your pickup, and receive a tax receipt for your donation. We make donating easy. Complete the online form to start your donation. Kidney Cars turns your ride into a vehicle for change.
Volunteer
NKF Volunteers are essential to local events! They help educate fellow kidney patients, support programs, and advocate for improvements that directly impact our community.
Thank You to Our Community
Here are photos from the 2024 Northern California Kidney Walk at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA.
Sponsor NKF Programs & Events
Partner with the National Kidney Foundation serving Northern California. Sponsorship opportunities include signature events like the Kidney Walk and Authors Luncheon, patient & community education programs, medical professional education programs, health equity initiatives, and workplace engagement & wellness programs. Learn more about available partnerships:
Local Office
220 Montgomery Street
Suite 1041
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Upcoming Events
- May 17, 2025 09:30 AMHyatt Regency Bellevue900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004 - May 21, 2025 06:00 PMVirtual Event
- Jun 01, 2025 09:00 AMContact: Joe GrubbsPayPal Park1123 Coleman Ave
San Jose, California 95110