NKF Serving Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas

Mailing Address Only:

National Kidney Foundation - KS, MO, AR

9218 Metcalf Ave. #424
Overland Park, KS 66212

Community Events

Patient Empowerment Program

Monthly Sessions

Join your kidney community for an educational and empowering day! The Patient Empowerment Program webinars aim to engage, empower, and educate individuals affected by kidney disease. Learn from healthcare professionals and hear from other patients impacted by kidney disease. This virtual event is FREE! Created for kidney patients and their family / care partners, though anyone with an interest in their health are welcome. Registration is required to attend.

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

Next Session:
“Mouth Matters: Dental Health and Kidney Disease" 

Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:30 pm CT
Virtual Event - Live Webinar via Zoom

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Reserve Your Spot!

Camp ChiMer (overnight kids camp)

Camp ChiMer will be back in Summer 2026

Camp ChiMer just wrapped up our 39th season! Welcoming over 30 campers and 40+ adult volunteers, representing 11 different states. Thanks to everyone involved in camp this year. We look forward to seeing you again next year for our 40th year!

Camp ChiMer brings together children ages 9-18 who are undergoing dialysis or have had a kidney transplant. Camp provides them the opportunity to enjoy traditional summer activities, such as swimming, in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Camp gives every kid the chance to thrive: cultivating connection, community, independence and adventure.

Camp will be staffed by physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and volunteers. Campers are medically supervised.

For more information on how to sponsor or get involved in our 2026 camp, contact Tiffany Scheffler.

Camp ChiMer website
Become a Volunteer

2025 Kidney Walks

Kansas City 10.12.25       Wichita 10.19.25

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. Team and individual walker registration opens in January!  For more information about Kidney Walk, how to start your fundraising team, or on becoming a volunteer please contact Tori.snowden@kidney.org

Find Walks in other communities at KidneyWalk.org

Professional Resources + Education

Renal Roundtable programs

A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND NETWORKING PROGRAM

Renal Roundtable programs are locally-based professional education events that bring together nephrologists and advanced practice clinicians for an opportunity for a collegial exchange of ideas and open dialogue amongst local nephrology professionals.

Featuring compelling presentations and roundtable discussions with nationally renowned experts in the field - on cutting edge, and sometimes controversial issues, relevant to their practice - these non-accredited programs allow for the sharing of case studies, common experiences, and best practices.

Hosted by the NKF Medical Advisory Board of Kansas City

Partnership Opportunities

Upcoming Dates

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Title TBD: Topic - Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Featuring Susanne Nicholas, MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Title: When Renal Meets Rare: A Panel Discussion
Featuring Dr. Ahmed Awad DO, Dr. Ahmad Tuffaha, MD, and Dr. Reza Zonozi, MD

Topic Highlights:

  • Immune drivers of IgA nephropathy
  • Fabry Disease
  • ANCA Associated Vasculitis and therapy
Register for Next Event

CNSW Quarterly Connect

Hosted by the CNSW of Kansas & Western Missouri

(Council of Nephrology Social Workers)

Join us for virtual check-in meetings to share challenges, accomplishments and resources, to get and give support, and to discuss CNSW chapter business and plan future check-in and educational meetings. Bring your lunch and join us via Zoom Meetings.

Date: TBD Winter 2025

Email JoAnna.Rogers@kidney.org to be added to the local Chapter's listserv to be notified of future meetings.

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CNSW Local Chapter Programs

Hosted by the CNSW of Kansas and Western Missouri (Council of Nephrology Social Workers)

In partnership with the CNSW of Pacific Northwest.

Fall CE Program

Topic: The Heart of the Work: Grief, Ethics, and Caregiving in Social Work 

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:15 am CT 

Location: Virtual, Streaming via Zoom

Download CE Activity Flyer.

Register for Next Program

Resources for Patients + Support People

¿Tiene preguntas sobre la enfermedad renal? ¡Podemos ayudar!

Nuestra línea de ayuda de información NKF Cares, ofrece apoyo a las personas afectadas por enfermedades renales, donación o trasplante de órganos. Está diseñado solo para pacientes, familiares y sus cuidadores. Hable con un especialista que responderá sus preguntas y escuchará sus inquietudes. Esto está disponible en inglés y español de lunes a viernes de 9am a 7pm, hora del este.

Aprende Más

Have questions about kidney disease? We can help!

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. This is available in English and Spanish Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm ET!

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NKF Post-Secondary Education Scholarship

Culpepper Exum Scholarship

The NKF is proud to offer the Culpepper Exum Scholarship, made possible due to the generosity of nephrology social worker, Beth Witten, in memory of her brother. This scholarship is an opportunity designed to help two deserving people on dialysis, or kidney transplant recipients, achieve their aspirations and complete their post-secondary education goals. Award recipients must be a resident of Kansas or Missouri.

Our 2025/2026 academic year award recipient has been selected. The 2026/2027 academic year scholarship application will be available in January 2026.

View Scholarship Flyer
Learn More and Apply

Get Involved with NKF

There is no "us" without "you". Give, volunteer, or advocate to help win the fight against kidney disease.

Want to get involved?

Are you interested in joining a committee or learning about our board of advisors?

Opportunities in Kansas, Missouri, or Arkansas contact Tiffany Scheffler 

Opportunities in Oklahoma, contact Calvin Lyons 

Volunteering with NKF

Looking to volunteer? Check out all the latest local volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer with Us

What's your story?

We want to hear about your unique experience with a kidney transplant, living donation, or kidney disease. Your story may be the one that gives someone hope.

Share Your Story

Monthly Giving

Together, we can provide all patients with access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis with your monthly gift of any amount.

Donate Monthly

Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri! 

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 Kansas and Western Missouri today! 

Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

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Local Office

Mailing Address Only
9218 Metcalf Ave. #424
Overland Park, KS 66212
United States

Email: nkfkswmo@kidney.org
Phone: 913.262.1551
Toll Free: 800.596.7943
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