National Kidney Foundation
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Board Development
- Community
- Health & Medicine
Location
4225 Fleur Drive#137Des Moines, IA 50321 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The National Kidney Foundation is the major voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing kidney disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Description
The National Kidney Foundation offers free health screenings for kidney disease, public and professional education programs, advocacy to make patients' voices heard through legislative action, and a vital research program to identify new clinical treatments. The NKF achieves life-saving results today through the contributions of a generous public including participation in NKF signature initiatives such as Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation program, Kidney Walks, and the NKF Golf Classic.