The National Kidney Foundation has a long history of opposing all cuts to patient care, particularly relating to dialysis. Proposition 8, a ballot initiative put forth in California by the Service Employees International Union—United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), could be disastrous for dialysis patients, causing clinics in low income and rural areas to shut down.
30th Anniversary Authors Luncheon
Saturday, November 3, 2018
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
The National Kidney Foundation's 29th Annual Authors Event is the largest literary event of its kind in the Bay Area. The Authors Luncheon welcomes nearly 1,000 guests annually from San Francisco's leading social, corporate, medical, and literary circles to celebrate a group of renowned, bestselling authors and their captivating stories. Attendees have the opportunity to meet each author during book signing sessions.
Sponsorships & Table Sales available at www.AuthorsLuncheonSF.org or by clicking here.
Special thanks to our Literary Partner Book Passage - the Bay Area's Liveliest Bookstore!
3rd Annual San Francisco Kidney Ball
Friday, March 22, 2019
The Green Room, Veterans Building
The National Kidney Foundation’s Young Professional Board is hosting its annual signature fundraising event. This event features a live concert from local dance band Pop Rocks, catered lite bites, an open bar, and a silent auction. Our event brings the Bay Area together for an evening that puts the urgency of chronic kidney disease at the forefront of national health priorities
Tickets are available at www.nkfsfkidneyball.eventbrite.com. For more information on Tickets or Sponsorships, please contact Erin Forbes at Erin.Forbes@Kidney.org or 415-543-3303 x. 503.
The Big Ask: The Big Give
A conversation can save a life. Whether you need a kidney or are considering a living donation, let us help you start the conversation. Click here for more information.
The Big Ask, The Big GiveLiving donation makes better lives possible but it takes courage to ask others for help. Learn more.
2018 Bay Area Kidney Walks
Register now for the 2018 Kidney Walk Season!!
Silicon Valley Kidney Walk – Cityview Plaza, Downtown San Jose - Sunday, June 3rd
East Bay Kidney Walk – Bishop Ranch, San Ramon - Sunday, June 3rd
San Francisco Kidney Walk – Downtown San Francisco - Sunday, June 10th
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.
Interested in being a Kidney Walk Sponsor, CLICK HERE.
KEEP Healthy - Free Kidney Health Check
The National Kidney Foundation's community-based initiative to educate about the kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and steps to take to keep kidneys healthy and reduce risk.
Check-up includes: risk survey, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure check, free educational materials, and opportunity to speak with a health care professional. Click here for more information.
Nephrology Journal Club
The SCVMC NKF Quarterly Nephrology Journal Club provides nephrologists with updates, knowledge & problem-solving strategies around difficult cases & disease states in CKD so that they may better treat patients.
Interested in Kidney Health Presentations?
Make a difference by spreading awareness about kidneys and kidney disease in your local community. The National Kidney Foundation’s Your Kidneys & You program is a basic and easy-to-present program addressing the #1 goal of NKF’s strategic plan: to increase awareness of the kidneys and kidney health among the 73 million American adults who are at risk for kidney disease.
Your Kidneys & You consists of a 30 minute presentation with accompanying educational handouts. A trained NKF volunteer will come and present to your community group, church or religious service, or office gathering – large or small. Learn more or schedule a presentation by contacting our office.