National Kidney Foundation - Minnesota

05/21/2026

Last night, NKF Serving Minnesota hosted another Nephrology Night, bringing together kidney healthcare professionals for a dinner at Pinstripes in Edina. The topic of the evening was Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

We were honored to have NKF board member Jennifer Cramer-Miller open the event and share her kidney journey with the audience. The educational program featured two outstanding faculty members from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Anne Kouri, pediatric nephrologist, discussed FSGS in pediatric patients, and Dr. Patrick Nachman provided an update on the latest clinical trials and advances in this rare disease.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so special.

📸 Check out the photos below!

Our next Nephrology Night will take place on July 7th, focusing on IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD). Registration is now open: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzEGbB

Hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Join us for Donation Awareness Night with the MN Twins!⚾️⚾️
And now - even more exciting news! The game will conclude with a concert by Ludacris! The price of the concert is included in your ticket! 🎉🎉

Organ Donation Awareness Night at Target Field is a little over a month away! Join us on Friday, June 26th, as the Twins take on the Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm.

You'll want to get there early as LifeSource will be joining The National Kidney Foundation and Kidney Specialists Minnesota with a pre-game on-field recognition, ceremonial first pitch and singing the 7th Inning Stretch!

Each ticket purchased gets a complimentary event t-shirt.

Get your tickets now! https://www.gofevo.com/event/OrganDonationDay26

05/07/2026

The National Kidney Foundation serving Minnesota invites physicians and multidisciplinary nephrology teams to an evening of education and networking!

Nephrology Night: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in Pediatric and Adult Patients

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Pinstripes – 3849 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN 55435

Two leading specialists will be presenting:

Anne Kouri, MD, MS – Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Minnesota
Patrick Nachman, MD – Director, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Minnesota

The evening will also feature Jennifer Cramer-Miller — NKF board member, author, and FSGS patient — who will bring a patient perspective to the conversation.

The lecture and dinner are complimentary — but registration is required.

Register now: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzEGZZ

Open to physicians (primary care and all specialties), nurses, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, and the whole kidney care team.

04/24/2026

Thank you to our friends at Principal Financial Group and Saputo Inc. for participating in our Drive for Dialysis program. Employees come together to learn about kidney health and package dialysis care bags for kidney patients. We are grateful for all of you! These two drives raised funds and packaged 200 bags for patients.
If you're interested in participating in Drive for Dialysis, reach out to us today!

04/06/2026

Thank you to our partners at Hennepin Healthcare for helping us improve screening and identification of chronic kidney disease!

03/10/2026

World Kidney Day – March 12, 5:30–7:30 PM

Join our free online Kidney Patient Symposium! Connect, learn, and get support for your kidney journey.

Register now & join us online!
https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzBSiX

12/09/2025

Take a moment to learn about mental health and kidney disease, featuring Minnesota's own Shannon Glynn.

When it comes to kidney health, taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Tune in to explore how mental health support can improve your overall well-being and breaking the stigma around therapy and medications. https://bit.ly/3MiMdFH

12/01/2025

11/26/2025

Are you looking for some holiday cheer this weekend? Check out the Glow Holiday Festival!

11/20/2025

💚 **Today is Give to the Max Day!** 💚

Kidney disease affects millions of people — often silently — and the the National Kidney Foundation works every day to provide education, patient support, and crucial research.
Please consider a donation to NKF this Give to the Max Day!

✨Whether it’s a few dollars or a larger gift, every contribution helps support patients, families, and the fight against kidney disease.

👉Together, we can bring hope, raise awareness, and support those who need it most.

Thank you for your generosity! 💛

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Loveyourkidneys