National Kidney Foundation - Kentucky

06/10/2026

A big round of applause to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who joined us earlier this week for our annual NKF Golf Classic! Every swing, sponsorship, and contribution helps us move closer to a future where kidney disease no longer impacts so many lives. ⛳👏

Thank you for making this year's Golf Classic such a success. We couldn't do it without you! 🧡

06/10/2026

A historic step forward for kidney care in Kentucky! 🧡

We’re excited to celebrate the first robot-assisted kidney transplant performed at UK Healthcare in Kentucky using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Stories like Jeffrey Johnson’s remind us why innovation in transplantation matters. Every advancement brings new hope and improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease!

Congratulations to the transplant team and all those working to expand access to life-changing care across the Commonwealth. 👏

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

We’re so proud of our Executive Director, Brittany Statts, for representing NKF Serving Kentucky at the 2026 Spring Clinical Meeting in New Orleans! Connecting with other NKF staff, healthcare leaders, and policymakers, she continues to build meaningful partnerships that strengthen our mission and impact 👏

05/26/2026

Let us introduce you to Vernice — she’s currently looking for a kidney donor.

Every day, thousands of people across the country are waiting for a second chance through kidney transplantation. Today, we’re honored to share the story of Vernice Mitchell — a registered nurse, women’s health advocate, mentor, mother, leader, and woman of faith who has dedicated her life to caring for others.

Now, Vernice is facing her own life-changing journey as she prepares for a kidney transplant and searches for a living kidney donor.

Even while navigating serious health challenges, Vernice continues to pour into her community through nursing, mentoring women, speaking, and creating safe healing spaces for others. Her strength, compassion, and faith continue to inspire those around her.

By sharing her story, we hope to help connect Vernice with someone willing to give the extraordinary gift of life through living kidney donation.

To learn more about becoming a living donor for Vernice, please contact the UK Transplant Center: 859-323-2467 [email protected]

05/19/2026

Dolly Parton recently shared her struggle with kidney stones, a painful condition that affects millions. Symptoms like severe side or back pain, nausea, blood in the urine, or fever should never be ignored. Staying hydrated and getting early treatment can help prevent serious complications. Wishing Dolly a speedy recovery 💛

"Dolly Parton concert BIC Bournemouth" by pipilongstockings, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Country music legend Dolly Parton recently shared that she had to cancel her Vegas shows due to ongoing kidney stone and digestive system issues. But by sharing her story, Parton is helping shine a light on a cond...

05/01/2026

We’re sharing something special today! National Kidney Foundation's first “LIVING DONOR!” PSA 🎬 It’s real, relatable, and even brings a little humor to a serious topic. Created by comedy director Melissa Silverman (https://www.melissasilverman.tv/), who’s living with CKD from autoimmune vasculitis and waiting for a transplant, this campaign is all about the impact of living kidney donation 🙌

Want to learn more? Check it out: kidney.org/livingdonor 🔗

Watch Melissa's story here: https://youtu.be/6y059qH84Ag?si=vpJ-_VRjd1Hi55Nx

04/29/2026

Big round of applause for Taylor O'Shaugnessy 👏 A proud Donate Life Ambassador and living kidney donor, she was honored at the University of Louisville Baseball game yesterday! She was joined by her kidney recipient, Scott, making the moment even more meaningful.

We’re so grateful to have been there to celebrate Taylor, support her journey, and help raise awareness for the life-saving impact of organ donation!

04/24/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

Join us for Kidney Conversations, our quarterly patient support group for anyone in Kentucky living with kidney disease or supporting a loved one who is. Our first meeting will be on November 10th, and all attendees will be entered into a raffle for a gift card drawing as a thank you for their attendance.

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FP8esPsvkd and consider completing our short survey at https://forms.office.com/r/e0C2YRGBuS to better inform our future patient programming.

We’d love to connect with you, share experiences, and provide support in a welcoming space. ❤️

04/23/2026

In honor of National Pediatric Transplant Week, we’re sharing Team Mariah's story. Born 4/8/24, Mariah is a brave little fighter living with end-stage renal disease, now on hemodialysis as she awaits the next steps toward a kidney transplant. She is also courageously battling Retinoblastoma and complex congenital conditions, yet remains a bright, interactive baby who loves music, toys, and playful moments—bringing joy to everyone around her. 🎶🥰🧡

Are you considering becoming a living donor? Visit NKF's Kidney Learning Center at https://bit.ly/43wRkc2 learn about the process.