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Upcoming Patient Programs
Webinar: Get Uncomfortable With Lupus Nephritis: What You Need to Know About Lupus and the Kidneys
Date: Thurs, September 14, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT
Lupus nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys, is a serious complication of lupus that can cause irreversible kidney damage and kidney failure. One in two people living with lupus may develop lupus nephritis over time.
Join us for a virtual discussion about some of the uncomfortable aspects of lupus nephritis and learn what steps you can take to help prevent further damage.
Thank you to sponsor, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, for making this program possible.
Webinar: Who You Gonna Call? Getting Care Concerns Addressed
Date: Tue, August 22, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT
Topics Include:
- Knowing your rights as a patient
- First steps toward resolution with dialysis clinic or transplant center
- Other resources: the role of the End Stage Renal Network
Patient Resources + Past Programs
Local Support Groups
As a resource, we recommend:
- Orange County - Saddleback Church Kidney Disease Support Group. The group meets virtually on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Monday of the month. For more information, please contact Helen Mills, Support Group Leader, at sparkymiss@cox.net or 949.412.3210
- Tulare County - Valley Renal Support Group. The group meets virtually and in-person the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8pm PT. For more information, please contact Jennifer McClung, Support Group Leader at meow.2000@yahoo.com
Your Kidneys and You (YKY) & KEEP Healthy
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.
If you would like to learn more, please contact Franco Reyna, Community Outreach Manager, at 818.783.8153 x542 or franco.reyna@kidney.org.
Finding A Living Donor Webinar
Hosted on February 5, 2023, this informative session shared strategies to finding a living donor.
Topics Included:
- Living donation: benefits & strategies
- Sharing your story to find a donor
- Involving friends and family
- Patient panelists will share experiences, tips, strategies and answer questions
Understanding the Kidney Transplant Wait List
This valuable session, hosted in August 2022, was led by Stanford Transplant Coordinator, Kevin Val Discipulo. The webinar provided attendees with information and resources on how to understand and navigate the transplant waitlist.
A free session for patients, their care partners, and community
View additional resources here, follow link below to watch the recorded session.
La Pregunta Mas Grande: El Gran Regalo
La Pregunta Mas Grande: El Gran Regalo (The Big Ask: The Big Give) — Primeros Pasos Hacia El Trasplante (Presentación virtual, internet). 29 de junio de 2022, 10am PDT en asociación con UC Irvine Health & Transplant Center.
Program Sponsorship Opportunities
More Ways to Get Involved
Join the NKF Ambassador Program!
Volunteers are an integral part of the NKF team. Without them we would be unable to reach the 73 million Americans at risk for kidney disease and the health professionals who care for them. Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills and knowledge of the community to: enhance the programs and services to our constituents; facilitate the achievement of our goals; and educate the public about our organization and its mission. Volunteers are a valuable human resource warranting appropriate orientation, training, opportunities for personal and professional growth and ongoing recognition. We value the collaboration of volunteers and encourage their input in planning and development.
Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program
Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Southern California and Nevada! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate your vehicle to the NKF Serving Southern California and Nevada today! Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).
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