Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Latest Events

Tue Mar 16 @18:30 - 08:00PM
Transplant Games Committee Meeting
Wed Mar 17 @17:30 - 07:00PM
NKF Executive Committee Meeting
Thu Mar 18 @14:00 - 04:30PM
Blood Pressure Clinic
Thu Mar 18 @17:30 - 07:00PM
Gift of Life Celebration Committee

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

Team Northeast New York Bowling Tournament, April 11

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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Donate Life New York State - Organ Donation 


Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York!

March is Kidney Month
Recent studies report that 26 million Americans suffer from CKD and millions more are at risk. Worse, today’s epidemics of diabetes and obesity could contribute to even higher rates of CKD in the future. In honor of National Kidney Month in March and World Kidney Day on March 11, we are offering some health tips that may help prevent kidney and other diseases.
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Advocacy Day a Huge Success
On March 2, our kidney patient advocates made over 100 visits to legislative representatives at the NYS capitol for our People Like Us Advocacy Day.Special thanks to our many advocates-patients, family members, and health care professionals that participated, as well as our KEEP screening volunteers, your support means a great deal to us. Also, special thanks to Denise and the staff at Premiere Transportation for their fantastic service!
 
Bowling Fun Day Fundraiser
Help support our local transplant team by hitting the lanes at Uncle Sam's in Troy! View flyer.
 
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.
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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.

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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.
 
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.

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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! 
 
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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What's new in Education?

The NKF has educational opportunities for everyone - professionals, 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 at both the local and national levels.  Click here for information on the local research program, procedures, application and deadlines.  For National programs, click here for more information, procedures and applications, and deadlines.