NKF Serving Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri

Virtual and In-person events providing physicians and advanced practitioners with a networking opportunity and compelling presentations on issues that are cutting edge and relevant to their practice. Program will be held throughout the year with highly regarded speakers and thought leaders in chronic kidney disease, and an opportunity for group discussion following the presentation. This non-accredited program is intended for healthcare professionals only. The evening’s Renal Roundtable program is complementary to attendees but registration is required.

Contact JoAnna Rogers for Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities.

• Tuesday, April 19, 2022 – “Genetics in Nephrology - What Are We Missing?” featuring Dr. Andrew Lazar, MD
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FRIDAY, October 22, 2021 at 7:30AM
Virtual Event

This full day professional education symposium provides nephrology healthcare professionals and those that work with kidney patients with timely information on CKD guidelines & standards, medication updates, research, treatments, and co-morbidities, so that they may better care for their patients. Sponsorship opportunities available, contact JoAnna Rogers for information.

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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 for a walk below.

Kansas City Kidney Walk - October 2, 2021

Wichita Kidney Walk - October 2, 2021

Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2 pm CST
Virtual Event

Join your kidney community for an educational and empowering day! Learn and hear from professionals and other patients impacted by kidney disease. This two day webinar will provide a variety of engaging, creative activities and educational sessions to keep you connected, empowered and focusing on what you can control. Learn how to be resourceful with strategies and tools for your kidney journey. This virtual event is FREE and open to kidney patients, family/caregivers and the general public. However, registration is required. Registration opens late-January 2022.

Sponsorship and community partner opportunities available, contact JoAnna Rogers for information.

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Culpepper Exum Scholarship for Kidney Patients

We are pleased to announced the 2021 Culpepper Exum Scholarship application is now available. Download flyer and application here.

Nephrology social worker, Beth Witten, established the Culpepper Exum Scholarship as a memorial to her brother who had diabetes and was on dialysis prior to his death from heart disease. This scholarship is intended to help two deserving dialysis or transplant recipient patients to attend any accredited post-secondary educational or vocational program. The award is for up to $1,000 per scholarship paid directly to the institution. Two scholarships will be awarded per school year—one to a Kansas resident and one to a Missouri resident.

Up to $1,000 Scholarship per state (Kansas & Missouri) per year for…

• Any kidney patient – those on dialysis, kidney transplant recipients or anyone in Stages 2-5 are welcome to apply
• Available for use at any trade school, continuing education program, college/university or career advancement program

Please send complete applications to: Attn: Culpepper Exum Scholarship, c/o National Kidney Foundation – 6405 Metcalf Ave, Suite 204, Overland Park, KS 66202. If you need a paper application mailed to you, contact the National Kidney Foundation at 913.262.1551, Ext. 473 to make a request.

Applications must be postmarked or faxed by May 5, 2021.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2021.

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, Parents of KD and Transplant.