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  • How we Help:  Direct Patient Assistance, Extending a Helping Hand and a Life Line
  • How we Help:  Direct Patient Assistance, Extending a Helping Hand and a Life Line
  • How we Help:  School Based Programs, so we can Teach our Kids about Lifelong Kidney Health
  • How we Help:  Empowering Patients Through Advocacy, Protecting Access to Medication and Treatment
  • How we Help:  Education, For the Public, Patients and Professionals
  • How we Help:  Local Research:  Funding Critical Research to Improve Patient Outcomes, Right Here at Home
  • How we Help:  Giving Kidney Disease a Voice and a Sense of Community
  • How we Help: Direct Patient Assistance, Extending a Helping Hand and a Life Line
  • How we Help: Free Screening Programs, to Help Identify Kidney Disease in Early Stages, When it's Most Treatable
  • How we Help: School Based Programs, so we can Teach our Kids about Lifelong Kidney Health
  • How we Help: Empowering Patients Through Advocacy, Protecting Access to Medication and Treatment
  • How we Help: Education, For the Public, Patients and Professionals
  • How we Help: Local Research: Funding Critical Research to Improve Patient Outcomes, Right Here at Home
  • How we Help: Giving Kidney Disease a Voice and a Sense of Community

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Latest Events

Thu May 23 @05:30PM - 09:00PM
Gift of Life Celebration
Wed May 29
Albany Walk/5K for Kidneys

2013 Fundraising Events

February 23, 2013 - Snowshoe Softball Tournament, Byron Park, Indian Lake, NY

March 2, 2013 - Jody Herrington Memorial Bowling Tournament, Town N Country Lanes, Guilderland, NY

April 18, 2013 - Gift of Life Celebration, Buffalo, NY

April 21, 2013 - 5K for Kidneys, Binghamton, NY

April 28, 2013 - Glens Falls Walk/5K Run for Kidneys, Adirondack Community College, Glens Falls, NY

May 5, 2013 - Walk for Kidneys, Massena, NY

May 23, 2013 - Gift of Life Celebration, Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY

June 2, 2013:  Buffalo Walk/5K for Kidneys, Delaware Park/Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo, NY

June 9, 2013:  Albany Walk/Run for Kidneys, The Crossings, Colonie (Albany), NY

September 13, 2013:  Shane Leone Memorial Golf Tournament, Red Hook Golf Club, Red Hook, NY

September 16, 2013:  Liberty Mutual Invitational, Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs, NY

October 5, 2013:  Walk/5K for Kidneys, Cass Park, Ithaca, NY

October 13, 2013:  Catwalk for Kidneys, Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY

October 27, 2013:  Oneonta Walk for Kidneys, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY

October 27, 2013:  Walk over the Hudson - for Kidneys, Walkway over the Hudson State Park, Poughkeepsie, NY

November 7, 2013:  Chili Challenge, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Latham, NY

For information email info@healthykidneys.org

2013 Walk/Run Registration Open
Kick off the new year right and register for a walk or run near you!  The Walk/5K for Kidneys are a great way to come out and support those living with kidney disease or waiting for a life saving transplant.  Fun filled days for the entire family, they are the perfect event for everyone.  And, 100% of the proceeds from these events stay in the local community, so whether you walk or run, you can take comfort in knowing that your donation dollars are going where you want them - to help those in your neighborhood affected by kidney disease and organ donation.  Events will be held in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Glens Falls, Ithaca, Massena, and Oneonta!  Find all the details below and register by clicking on the event.
 
Gift of Life Celebration Almost Sold Out!
Congratulations to Kimberly Adams Russell and David Adams, as well as The Endocrine Group for being named the honorees at this year's Gift of Life Celebration, to be held Thursday May 23 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.  Tickets are going fast and this event sells out, so reserve your ticket today!  This year's theme is "Step Right Up:  A Night of Nostalgia, an Evening of Hope and Celebration, and will feature games of chance, live and silent auctions, networking, a special performance from Ray Agnew, living kidney donor, and guest auctionere LeGrande Serras.  Event is presented by Martin, Harding & Mazzotti.  Tickets are $350 for honorary committee (two all inclusive tickets and name listed in program); $125 each (all inclusive) or $85 for young professionals (35 and under, all inclusive).  Take a look at our video invite!  Purchase your tickets below:
 
Shop...and Help at the Same Time!
Did you know that you can shop for whatever you need and benefit the Northeast Kidney Foundation at the same time?  That's right - from the convenience of your own computer, you can fulfill all your shopping needs and a portion of what you purchase will benefit LOCAL programs!
 
Free kidney health screenings!

Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure, or does anyone in your family have these or chronic kidney disease?  If so, you're at risk for kidney disease!  The Northeast Kidney Foundation offers free kidney health screenings.  Call 800-999-9697 for more information or register for an event near you.

 
Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Outing

Liberty Mutual Invitational

Don’t miss the chance to be a champion  – and earn an invitation to compete on a U.S. Open course at The Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at Pinehurst.

We invite you the the region's premiere charity tournament!  Join us on September 16, 2013 at the prestigious Saratoga National Golf Club and enjoy a day of golf at one of the area's most elite courses, premium golfer gifts and prizes, and the chance to advance to the Liberty Mutual Invitational national finals at Pinehurst.


charity golf tournament
  • Top Quality Golf
  • Great Prizes
  • Incredible Course
  • Supports an exceptional cause
  • Great networking opportunity

    This is a limited opportunity. Please contact us immediately to reserve your foursome and / or sponsorship.  CLICK TO DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION.

Call 518-533-7880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  Take a quick look at our psa!  You can find a list of golf prizes and learn more about the national finals at www.libertymutualinvitational.com.

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Nikki's Kitchen

Try these fabulous recipes from our ver own Nicolette  Buell.  Nicollette has had FSGS since 1992 and is currently on dialysis and awaiting a second kidney transplant. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.  She shares "You don't have to forego great taste just because you're on dialysis.  My recipes are kidney friendly and renal dietician approved, fun and easy!"  Go ahead, give them a try!   This month's new recipe is a seasonal favorite!  Try Nik's mac n cheese!  And, for footbal Sundays try taco dip and crispy Buffalo chicken wings 

 
Join the Kidney Club
Looking for a way to connect with other patients and family members?  Want a place to ask questions and share experiences?  Then join the kidney club, monthly support group meetings for patients, family members and friends.