Join us for a dazzling evening of networking, diamonds and more as we celebrate a major milestone and honor outstanding members of our community! 

Date: May 27, 2010
Location: The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany
This year’s Gift of Life Celebration holds special significance for the NKF, as it marks 60 years of medical research and treatment milestones that have led to significant improvements in the lives of  people with kidney disease.
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We are pleased to announce this year's award recipients:

Capital District YMCA, for the Edwin Sperber Legacy Award
Acceptance by J. David Brown, CEO

In recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the National Kidney Foundation, a very special recognition will be presented to all of our healthcare professionals for their Contributions to Healthcare.

We hope you, your colleagues, friends, and family will consider joining us as we celebrate in style and honor individuals who work tirelessly to save lives.

How You Can Help:
Are you well connected throughout the community, and comfortable with selling?
Consider joining our “Diamonds” committee!  Help is needed with recruiting sponsors, selling event tickets and securing auction items. Meetings are held once a month at 5:30 pm.  For more info, please contact Carol LaFleur at 533-7880, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sponsor or Donate:
Sponsorship opportunities for this special evening are currently available.
Your investment will reward you with the satisfaction of supporting millions of patients and families affected by kidney disease, and give your company recognition before area CEO’s,
top level management, government officials, healthcare industry executives, and others.

In addition, we are currently accepting donated products and services for our live and silent auctions. Click here for the sponsorship form. Click here for the auction form.
For more information, contact Carol LaFleur at 533-7880, or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Special thank you to honorary chair Tracy Metzger!  Special thanks also to the sponsors that have committed to date:

Capital District Physicians Health Plan

Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

Silhouette Eye Studio

Desmond Hotel & Conference Center

Frank Adams Jewelers

Millennium Business Communications

CBS 6/Capital Region's CW

Add your company to this growing list!