The National Kidney Foundation
Kidney disease is a major health problem in the United States and around the world. Nearly 75,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a lifesaving kidney transplant and 341,000 rely on a dialysis machine to keep them alive. Recent studies indicate that the disease is on the rise and as many as 26 million Americans currently have chronic kidney disease. Because symptoms may not appear until the kidneys are actually failing, millions of people with kidney damage remain unaware and are not taking steps to protect the health of their kidneys.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a major voluntary non-profit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through its affiliates nationwide, the NKF conducts extensive public and professional education aimed at promoting early detection and improving patient care, provides vital patient and community services, including free screenings for those at risk, advocates for patients through legislative action and supports kidney research to identify new treatments.
The NKF relies on individual and corporate donations, foundation and government grants and revenue from special events to support its range of programs, services and initiatives. To make a contribution that will help further our lifesaving efforts, visit www.kidney.org or call the foundation at (800) 622-9010.
