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NKF Serving West Tennessee

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NKF Golf Classic

The NKF Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Qualifying first, second, and third place foursomes from every local NKF Golf Classic are invited to compete at the National Finals held at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts.

 

 

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Memphis Kidney Walk

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.

 

Take a lifesaving step today and sign up to walk.

 

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A Conversation Can Save A Life

THE BIG ASK, THE BIG GIVE

Often the hardest part for someone with kidney failure is asking a loved one or friend to become a donor. Whether you need a kidney or are considering donation, let us help you start the conversation. Living donation makes better lives possible.

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Drive for Dialysis

Drive for Dialysis is a hands-on, non-skills based corporate volunteer opportunity that allows you to engage your staff/colleagues from the comfort of your office. Employees unite as a team to assemble care packages for delivery to a local dialysis clinic(s); while learning about kidney disease and its risk factors.

Car getting towed

Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving West Tennessee! 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 West Tennessee today! Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

Additional Resources

NKF Cares Help Line

Get help navigating the challenges of kidney disease, organ donation and transplantation.

Toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES 

(1.855.653.2273) 

nkfcares@kidney.org

NKF Peers

Are you looking for peer support in dealing with CKD? NKF offers mentoring through our NKF PEERs program, and our new online communities for Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Living Donation and Transplant.

Eating Right

For people with chronic kidney disease at any stage, understanding how nutrition can affect their health is critical. Kidney health care professionals can help by providing important support and education about dietary requirements and modifications that could potentially slow the progression of kidney disease and improve overall health outcomes.
Helpful tips on salt-free seasoning
Learn more about Kidney Disease Friendly Cooking
Download a family recipe book for kidney patients

Prescription Discount Card

The prescription discount card program benefitting NKF will not only help build awareness of CKD, but will make prescriptions more affordable for people with this life-threatening disease. Each time someone saves money with their prescription discount card benefitting NKF, BuzzRz makes up to $1.00 donation to the organization—at no cost to the cardholder—to help fund the mission of NKF. The card can save up to 80% on most brand name and generic medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

Sign Up to be an Organ Donor

Register with Donate Life or Mid-South Transplant Foundation

Local Office

4728 Spottswood Avenue
#226
Memphis, TN 38117-4817
Phone: 901.683.6185
Fax: 901.683.6189

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