Press Room
May 2002
Survey Shows Public Says "Yes" to Strangers
New York, NY (May 25, 2002) - While most people would probably agree that charity begins at home, a recent survey offers the inspiring news that nearly one out of every four Americans would...
May 2002
New Study Shows Large Cost Savings Could Result From Measures to Slow Chronic Kidney Disease
New York, NY (May 9, 2002) - A new study projects huge cost savings from slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease in the U.S. When chronic kidney disease progresses, it often leads...
May 2002
National Kidney Foundation 2002 U.S. Transplant Games Celebrity Profiles
New York, NY (May 5, 2002)
Sean Elliott suffered with kidney disease for six years before receiving a kidney transplant from his brother, Noel, in August of 1999. The San...
May 2002
Sean Elliott to Serve as Spokesman for National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY (May 2, 2002) - Former San Antonio Spurs forward Sean Elliott, who made sports history with his unprecedented return to the NBA just seven months after life-saving transplant...
March 2002
Actor Danny Glover Takes on New Role to Fight Anemia
Philadelphia, PA (March 1, 2002) - Actor Danny Glover, best known for his role in the Lethal Weapon movies and currently starring in the recently-released hit, The Royal Tenenbaums, will be...
February 2002
Pre-Dialysis Education Bill Introduced
Washington, DC (February 20, 2002) - On February 14, a bill to establish a Medicare-covered pre-dialysis education program was introduced by Rep. Phil Crane (R-IL). H.R. 3770 states that...
February 2002
Heat's Mourning Issues Warning
New York, NY (February 5, 2002) - NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning is playing defense against a new and formidable opponent – kidney disease. In a National Kidney Foundation print and...
February 2002
Under-Diagnosed Medical Condition Threatens More Than 40 Million Americans With Kidney Failure
Washington, DC (February 5, 2002) - More than 20 million Americans-one in nine adults-have chronic kidney disease, and most don't even know it. More than 20 million others are at...
January 2002
National Kidney Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2002 U.S. Transplant Games Awards
New York, NY (January 15, 2002) - The National Kidney Foundation is currently seeking nominations for three awards to be presented at the 2002 U.S. Transplant Games to be held June 25-29 at...
