NKF Serving Ohio

Donation of Household Items

If you would like to schedule a pickup of small household items, please contact National Kidney Services at 614-351-2900 or visit their website nkspickup.com

Northern Ohio Office:
PO BOX 40544 | Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: 440.465.0245
 
Central Ohio Office:
1491 Polaris Pkway; Box 268 | Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614.882.6184
 
Cincinnati Office:
9674 Colerain Ave #297 | Cincinnati, OH 45251
Phone: 513.961.8105

ALL OHIO

PEDIATRIC The Big Ask: The Big Give, First Steps to Transplant

If you were unable to join us for our recent BABG Pediatric hybrid program, please see this video. In this program, pediatric patients and families will learn about how to connect with a transplant center, the different types of transplants, and what to expect during the evaluation process and hear personal stories from kidney patients who have received a kidney transplant.

NORTHERN OHIO

Kostumes for Kidneys

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Join us for Kostumes for Kidneys, a Pediatric Awareness event honoring children with CKD and their families on Thursday, October 24th at Akron Children's Hospital!

This event will feature speakers from the NKF and Akron Children's Hospital, as well as patient, family, and legislative speakers addressing the disease state in Ohio and beyond. Bring the family in your best kostumes and enjoy games, food, candy, vendors, and more!

RSVP to Angela Kandes at 330.543.3479 by October 15th!

For more information, please contact Leah Adams.

Komedy for Kidneys

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Komedy for Kidneys is NKF's annual networking event, uniting more than 250 medical professionals, c-suite level executives, and community leaders in the fight to end kidney disease. The event provides ample networking opportunities and honors several NKF Honorees that have gone above and beyond in their support of the mission.
The Komedy for Kidneys Main Event begins at 6:00pm. During this time, attendees will network with Northern Ohio's lead medical and business institutions. The Main Event is in a separate location from the theater, where the second half of the event will be held. The event program begins at 8:00pm and features a mission moment speaker, honorees, and impact report.

Sponsorships and tickets are now available! Contact Maddi Snyder for more details.

Event Location:
Pickwick & Frolic
2035 E. 4th St.
Cleveland, OH 44115

 

Purchase Tickets Here

CENTRAL OHIO

Central Ohio Kidney Walk

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

8:30am-11:00am

Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio

 

The Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 70 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk. Join the 550 Central Ohio residents in their walk to raise money for the kidney community.

 

For more event information, please contact Megan Haggerty

Register Here

Renal Roundtable

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Join the National Kidney Foundation Central Ohio for dinner and networking with your colleagues! Come support your local NKF office on October 1st, 2024 at 5:15pm at The Refectory Restaurant.

Vinay Srinivasan, MD, MBA will discuss Understanding the Role of APRIL in the Pathogenesis of IgA Nephropathy.

Please Note - This program is for medical professionals only.

Register Here

CINCINNATI

Kidney Health Peer Support Group

Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00PM

Join us for our Kidney Health Support Group!

Are you or someone you love affected by kidney disease? You’re not alone! The National Kidney Foundation serving Cincinnati invites you to connect with others who understand your journey.

🗓Date: October 29th

🕒Time: 6:00pm

📍Location: 2802 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

Together, we’ll share experiences, provide support, and learn about managing kidney health from our expert speakers. This is a safe space to ask questions, find resources, and connect with a caring community.

Your health matters! Let’s empower each other and thrive together. 

Register Here

Additional 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
  • Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES  (1.855.653.2273)  or email nkfcares@kidney.org
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Kidney-Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!

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NKF Peers

  • NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.  
  • Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org
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Kidney Pathways

Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

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A to Z Health Guide

Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.

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Ohio Organ Donor Registry

Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans and 3,000 Ohioans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant?  There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the Donate Life Ohio link below.

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Ways to Support

Donate

To send a physical check to one of the Ohio offices, please use one of the addresses below:

  • Northern Ohio - PO BOX 40555 | Bay Village, OH 44140
  • Central Ohio - 1491 Polaris Pkway; Box 268 | Columbus, OH 43240
  • Cincinnati - 9674 Colerain Ave #297 | Cincinnati, OH 45251

If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.

Donate Today

Advocate

Are you interested 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. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.

Use Your Voice

Donate Your Car

Do you have a car sitting in your driveway looking for a new home? Look no further, we have the solution for you!

  • 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

Thrift Store

Do you have clothes, small furniture or household items that you'd like to donate to a good cause? Kidney Services can pick them up, and proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation. To schedule a pickup, find out what items are accepted or request a receipt for a previously picked up items, please visit the link below.

National Kidney Services

Local Office

P.O. Box 40544
Bay Village, OH 44140
United States

Email: Anna.Tzinis@kidney.org
Phone: 440.241.6780
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