NKF - Eastern Pennsylvania & New Jersey

In 1️⃣ month, NKF - Eastern Pennsylvania & New Jersey will be hosting a virtual volunteer orientation. Join us on July 25th, at 6:30 to learn about our exciting volunteer opportunities, including our Philadelphia and New Jersey Kidney Walks!

Register today: https://kidney.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfuqtrjIiGdTAfTVA70zu-snfhOpHjTie?_x_zm_rtaid=dSD3cjxFTOudyq4yzpbgUg.1718719224426.aa30f7b6d0d7c52a03cdfca5cefebc79&_x_zm_rhtaid=367 #/registration

Calling all golfers! Registration is now open for the 2024 Philadelphia Golf Classic at Union League Liberty Hill.

Click the link to register a Foursome or sponsor the event with a Hole Sign! https://nkfgolf.rallybound.org/union-league-liberty-hill

For more information about the event, contact [email protected]

NEW LOCATION ALERT! Join us on Sunday, October 27th for our 2024 Philadelphia Kidney Walk at our new location-The Philadelphia Navy Yard!

Click the link to register your team or donate: https://www.kidneywalk.org/philadelphia

For more information about registering a team or fundraising, contact [email protected].

Join us on Sunday, September 29th for our 2024 New Jersey Kidney Walk at Hamilton Veterans Park in Hamilton, NJ

Click the link to register your team or donate: https://www.kidneywalk.org/newjersey

For more information about registering a team or fundraising, contact [email protected].

On July 2nd and 3rd; NKF PANJ hosted our 17th Annual Mid-Atlantic Kidney Boot Camp. We were thrilled to have 38 fellows from 11 different schools!

This two-day symposium provides new fellows the training programs and the background that they need to start their fellowship. Fellows were given an understanding of the disease states that they are likely to encounter in nephrology and to network with their peers.

Thank you to all of our attendees, course directors, lecture staff, small group leaders and sponsors for making our symposium a yearly success!

Don’t forget to register for NKF’s volunteer orientation on July 25th!

https://kidney.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfuqtrjIiGdTAfTVA70zu-snfhOpHjTie?_x_zm_rtaid=dSD3cjxFTOudyq4yzpbgUg.1718719224426.aa30f7b6d0d7c52a03cdfca5cefebc79&_x_zm_rhtaid=367&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2bxNm5dGxyLDs4Ru3wGJExtPQrjgAZYuz-49YOciVVwsrlhRbQeShqOls_aem_x0tpioG1RApYvs3l6T0Cug&mibextid=Zxz2cZ #/registration

In 1️⃣ month, NKF - Eastern Pennsylvania & New Jersey will be hosting a virtual volunteer orientation. Join us on July 25th, at 6:30 to learn about our exciting volunteer opportunities, including our Philadelphia and New Jersey Kidney Walks!

Register today: https://kidney.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfuqtrjIiGdTAfTVA70zu-snfhOpHjTie?_x_zm_rtaid=dSD3cjxFTOudyq4yzpbgUg.1718719224426.aa30f7b6d0d7c52a03cdfca5cefebc79&_x_zm_rhtaid=367 #/registration

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the kidney community? Join us on July 25th at 6:30pm for a virtual volunteer orientation to learn about all of the exciting ways you can get involved!

Register today! https://kidney.zoom.us/j/89993509830

June is ! 🌈 LGBTQIA+ individuals have historically faced health disparities linked to societal stigma and discrimination. In addition, they also face greater risk for the major risk factors of kidney disease such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

We at NKF believe all patients should be free from discrimination in health care, regardless of their identity or who they love.

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Please join us for this exciting dinner program in Philadelphia discussing the current data on ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, presented by Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH.

Register by June 21st: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5f4bLi97/update-on-anca-associated-vasculitis-3a3VUzZnN/overview

May 17th marks the celebration of World Hypertension Day. Today, we recognize the 47%, or 116 million, people living in the United States with high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of other severe medial conditions, such as: kidney disease, heart disease, eye damage and stroke. Despite these risks, only 1 in 4 people living with high blood pressure have their condition under control. Swipe to see ways to control your blood pressure and click here for more information: https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/6-ways-to-help-improve-blood-pressure

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Learning ways to manage it can improve your overall wellbeing. Read to learn some tips and tricks on how to manage your mental health. If these struggles persist, reach out to a mental health professional.

There's still time to register! https://nkfgolf.rallybound.org/arcola-country-club

The road to Pebble Beach starts at Arcola Country Club on May 22! The National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic is the nation’s Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Put together a team of your regular foursome, or entertain clients, and get ready to play at the prestigious Arcola County Club for chance for an invite to National Finals at the Pebble Beach Resorts.
For more information visit https://nkfgolf.rallybound.org/arcola-country-club

The road to Pebble Beach starts at Arcola Country Club on May 22! The National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic is the nation’s Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Put together a team of your regular foursome, or entertain clients, and get ready to play at the prestigious Arcola County Club for chance for an invite to National Finals at the Pebble Beach Resorts.
For more information visit https://nkfgolf.rallybound.org/arcola-country-club

🩺 Celebrating National Pediatric Transplant Week! Every transplant tells a story of hope, resilience, and the power of community. Let's raise awareness and support for these young warriors and their families.

‼️ Calling all Kidney Heroes ‼️ Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy volunteering, learning lifelong skills to create change, taking action and inspiring others? Volunteer for NKF PANJ! Join us on April 30th for our virtual volunteer orientation.

Click the link to register: https://kidney.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc-ChrjsuEtcEZM5S5mlI0ap70zQRMkAn #/registration

April is National Donate Life Month, and PANJ is highlighting local kidney donor and recipient stories. Lauren became a living donor in 2014 after hearing about living organ donation on the news. When reading about living kidney donation online, she found a page with stories of people who needed transplants. As soon as she realized she could help someone that needed a transplant, she never had a second thought! She called UPenn, signed up for a donor information session, and 7 months later, she was donating her kidney! She started a donor chain where four people got kidneys the day she donated hers. Later on, she was able to meet her recipient and his wife, who also became a living donor, and they even came to her wedding a few years later! One important takeaway Lauren had was that even though she donated her kidney, she actually was the one who received. She got to meet so many amazing people in the process and is proud to be a part of an awesome community!

Want to share your kidney story? Click here: https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4727880?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpiBdvBktpzNeVXP5movh2P0F83bFXwcrxFHFF133jWbEqBLYyE9Y8n80Cg_aem_ASnxzZ6q1ipZvOm2S7dP8C9k3yWPAwGSavVPiPzyTw2u2nM7aHvQxoS25KFaGJFTpY0

Join us this Thursday for a free patient webinar about how to live well on dialysis!

Register to attend here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5f4bLi97/living-well-on-dialysis-webinar-3a3VUzTV3/overview

Thank you to Educational Testing Services for their support of the National Kidney Foundation serving Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The ETS team assembled 100 Drive for Dialysis care packages for patients on dialysis. Thank you for your passion, compassion and partnership.

To learn more about Drive for Dialysis click here: https://www.kidney.org/content/drive-dialysis

April 3rd is National Donate Life Living Donor Day! Today is a day to show appreciation to all living organ donors for their lifesaving generosity! To recognize living donors on this special day, PANJ is sharing a local story about living kidney donation. Read Gillian's kidney story below:

In 2016, Gillian underwent a kidney transplant from a living donor after enduring three and a half years of dialysis. After sharing her story through various channels including social media, her church group, and her workplace, her coworker Iwona stepped forward as a potential donor. Although Iwona wasn't a direct match for Gillian, she initiated a donor chain by donating to another recipient, ultimately leading to Gillian receiving a new kidney. A year post-transplant, Gillian met her donor, Leonna, and they celebrated her life-saving gift together. Gillian's transplant journey profoundly impacted everyone involved, supported by her close-knit team including her son and mother. She expresses gratitude to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for their exceptional care. Through her experience, Gillian learned the invaluable importance of having a strong support system during the transplant process.

Want to share your story to inspire others? Click here: https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4727880

April is National Donate Life Month! To kick off our celebration, PANJ is highlighting organ donors in our area. Michele donated one of her kidneys to her brother, Michael. Since then, he has had two more transplants under his belt, including one from his daughter, Mary Kate. This inspired Michael’s other daughter to donate one of her kidneys to the National Donor Registry, which spread hope and saved someone’s life all the way in Washington D.C!
Want to share your kidney story to inspire others? Click here: https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4727880

Thank you to The Links Black K.A.R.E, Hackensack Meridian Health and Holy Name Medical Center for celebrating World Kidney Month and bringing awareness to the prevention and detection of kidney disease.

Happy World Kidney Day from National Kidney Foundation -Eastern PA & NJ! On World Kidney Day, the kidney community comes together to raise awareness about the importance of your kidneys, focusing on prevention methods, risk factors, and how to live with kidney disease.

The theme of 2024's World Kidney Day is Kidney Health For All. This year's goal is to raise awareness about ensuring equitable access to appropriate care and treatment for people living with kidney disease to improve their quality of life and to delay the progression of kidney disease.

Learn more about NKF's effort for Kidney Equity For All: https://kidneyequityforall.org/

We’re thrilled to share that Penn Medicine’s Dr. Roy Bloom will be honored with the Excellence in Care Award at the 2024 National Kidney Foundation Honors Reception on March 20. This prestigious honor recognizes those who are dedicated to driving life-changing breakthroughs for treating and preventing kidney disease.

Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding accomplishment in the comments! 👏

National Kidney Foundation is proud to announce Kelly Schmitt as the Mission Moment speaker at the NKF Honors Reception. When Kelly suddenly lost her mother in 2007 her grief nearly consumed her, but she was able to channel her grief into something life changing. Kelly’s mother was an organ donor and through the donation process Kelly learned about organ donation and transplantation. This is where Kelly says she found purpose, becoming a living kidney donor.

We are excited to share Kelly’s story of grief, hope and love to all our Honors Reception attendees. If you would like to hear Kelly’s story, make sure to purchase a ticket today: https://support.kidney.org/event/2024-honors-awards-reception/e540675

National Kidney Foundation is proud to announce Dr. Peter L. Abt as a recipient of a 2024 Excellence in Care Award. Dr. Abt is a Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is an attending surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and liver and kidney transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As a pediatric transplant surgeon, Dr. Abt’s expertise and dedication extend well beyond the operating room providing care and support throughout the entire transplant journey, making himself available to all his patients around the clock. His level of dedication and support truly encompass what it means to be excellent in his field.

To join us in honoring Dr. Abt, make sure to secure your ticket to our gala event taking place on March 20th at the Down Town Club in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, or to purchase your ticket, click the link here: https://support.kidney.org/event/2024-honors-awards-reception/e540675