Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Latest Events

Thu Feb 11 @17:30 - 07:00PM
Gift of Life Celebration Committee
Fri Feb 12 @12:00 - 01:00PM
Glens Falls Kidney Walk Committee Meeting
Tue Feb 16 @18:30 - 08:00PM
Transplant Games Committee Meeting
Wed Feb 17 @17:30 - 07:00PM
NKF Board Meeting
Thu Feb 18 @07:15 - 10:00AM
Blood Pressure Clinic

2009 -2010 Fundraising Events

Snow Shoe Softball Tournament, February 27, 2010

Glens Falls Area Kidney Walk, April 25, 2010

Jody B. Herrington Memorial Bowling Event, March 6

Gift of Life Celebration, May 27, 2010

Albany Kidney Walk, June 6, 2010

NKF Golf Tournament, August 30, 2010

Chili Challenge, November 2010

For information about any of our events, call (518)458-9697

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Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York!

Diamonds at the Desmond:

60 Sparkling Years of the NKF

Join us for a dazzling evening of networking, diamonds and more as we celebrate a major milestone and honor outstanding members of our community! 
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Join our 2010 Albany and Glens Falls Kidney Walks

  
The Kidney Walk is a great way to bring the entire community together for a great day of family fun, entertainment, kids activities and more, all in the fight against kidney disease.
Read more... [Join our 2010 Albany and Glens Falls Kidney Walks]
 
Win a Trip/Wine Tour to Napa Valley!
How would you like take a luxury wine tour of Napa Valley for only $50!  We have your chance.
Read more... [Win a Trip/Wine Tour to Napa Valley!]
 
Legislative Action Center

Let your voice be heard! Help educate state and federal legislators about kidney disease and organ donation by joining becoming part of the NKF's "People Like Us" advocacy movement. Let them know how their health policy decisions affect you!

 
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"End the Wait!" Initiative Gaining Momentum

NKFs new END THE WAIT! campaign, launched in January, is a comprehensive action plan designed to end the wait for a kidney transplant in the U.S.
Read more... [End the Wait!" Initiative Gaining Momentum]
 
What's new in Education?

The NKF has educational opportunities for everyone - professiolnals, patients, family members and those at risk for CKD.  Here's a sneak peak at what's available now!

 
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Research Applications Now Available

 The National Kidney Foundation offers a number of research opportunities.  Click here for more information, procedures and applications, and deadlines. 
 
Walk Kick-Off Breakfast: Bouncing Back in 2010 The Economy, Community, and You

This year’s Walk Kick-off Breakfast will feature an energizing presentation from one of the country’s leading authorities on business and success, Rick Grandinetti of Succeed Inside the Box.
Read more... [Walk Kick-Off Breakfast: Bouncing Back in 2010 The Economy, Community, and You]
 
Flu Season is Here - Protect Yourself!

The flu season is upon us. There are many steps you can take to help protect yourself from being inflicted with the virus. Simple things such as covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough and washing your hands frequently will help slow the spread of the flu. But the most effective method of prevention is by getting vaccinated with the flu shot. To learn more about both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 vaccines, as well as specific steps you can take to avoid the flu, click here.
 
US Transplant Games

Attention all transplant and bone marrow recipients, living donors and donor families!  Join us for the 2010 transplant games and help us spread awareness of the need for organ donation and the success of transplantation.
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"People Like Us" Featured Story

Read this essay by Douglas Brown, who has been living with kidney disease his entire life.  Douglas recently submitted this essay to a national essay contest with the Renal Support Network, and has given us permission to print it here.
Read more... [People Like Us" Featured Story]
 
News Room

Keep up to date on all the latest NKF news and the latest editions of our Life Talk and Walk Talk newsletters!
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Kidney Kitchen

Get the latest kidney friendly recipes here.