National Kidney Foundation - Northern Ohio

10/06/2026

Genes contain information that helps your body develop and function. But genes can change, creating variants. Sometimes they can directly cause kidney disease or increase a person's risk of developing it.

Genes are like the body's instruction manual. They contain information that helps your body develop and function. But genes can change, creating variants. Often these are harmless. Sometimes they can directly cause kidney disease or increase a person's risk of developing it. Here’s what you need t...

10/05/2026

Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Call today! 855.NKF.CARES (855.653.2273).

10/04/2026

THIS COMINGWEEKEND is our annual Cleveland Kidney Walk at our NEW venue this year at the Cleveland Zoo on October 10th! By participating, you’ll make an impact that lasts far beyond event day, and show every patient that hope is on the horizon.

Help support National Kidney Foundation today!

10/03/2026

Yesterday and today we were with the Serving Area Military (SAM) and Veterans Center for their ninth annual Veterans’ Resource Fair at MAPS Air Museum! We were able to provide information, resources and education to about 1,000 individuals around and ! Huge shout out to our Medical Advisory Board member Lynne Kotte for her dedicating her last 2 days being there. 🫶🧡

09/30/2026

We are SO excited to have you NEXT MONTH at Cleveland Kidney Walk at our NEW venue this year at the Cleveland Zoo on October 10th! By participating, you’ll make an impact that lasts far beyond event day, and show every patient that hope is on the horizon. https://kidneywalk.org/cleveland

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out over the weekend to our annual Toledo Kidney Walk! We so appreciate our walkers, volunteers & sponsors who made this event possible! We love our kidney community so much and thanks for walking with us to raise awareness and critical funds to end ! 🧡👟

09/28/2026

Do you know someone struggling with their kidney disease diagnosis? The NKF Peers mentoring program can help.

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09/24/2026

Join us for our annual Cleveland Kidney Walk at our NEW venue this year at the Cleveland Zoo on October 10th! By participating, you’ll make an impact that lasts far beyond event day, and show every patient that hope is on the horizon. https://kidneywalk.org/cleveland

09/23/2026

The KidneyCARE Study now has participants in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Join this research study that will advance patient education and kidney disease treatment.

The KidneyCARE Study is a patient registry for people at all stages and with all types of kidney disease. As part of the KidneyCARE Study, you help research by answering survey questions about your experience with kidney disease.