Kidney Companions

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Kidney Companions

Kidney Companions exists in the spirit of community & friendship to meet the needs of patients seeking kidney transplantation in Northern Michigan.

Through the power of companionship, we will bring people together to help those living with kidney failure.

04/23/2026

Thank you to IPR for showcasing Susan, one of our incredible volunteers. We are so grateful Susan found Kidney Companions!

04/21/2026

Be sure to shop at Oryana this month and bring your own bags. Kidney Companions is among the great choices to put in a bean for bags!

12/02/2025

Our incredible volunteers lead with compassion with the support people need to get access to life-saving kidney transplants.
We are so grateful to them.
Your gift to Kidney Companions on is a thank you to them and increases access to kidney transplants in Northern Michigan.

11/17/2025

In case you missed our last monthly e-newsletter, we are celebrating a new kidney transplant: our 6th kidney transplant recipient! After two prior failed attempts and being removed from the waitlist due to limited support and unreliable transportation, Kidney Companions stepped in to fill the gaps. And now, with Kidney Companions’ help, our newest partner received a kidney early in October. When he got the call, our Kidney Companions team quickly mobilized: the patient had his Kidney Companions’ go-bag ready and packed, our on-call driver picked up our partner within an hour, and within only a few hours more, our partner was at the transplant center and in the operating room receiving the kidney! We are delighted to report that our Kidney Companion and his new kidney are doing exceptionally well, and the Kidney Companions team (one stellar volunteer, in particular) has been with him on multiple follow-up visits now. As he recovers from surgery, we are continuing to support him with food and meals in the coming weeks.
If you have any interest, please reach out to [email protected] for details, including transplant dietary restrictions.

09/12/2025

Kidney Companions will be at the upcoming Volunteer Fair! Come say hello, learn how we support people living with kidney disease, and discover the many ways you can make a difference—whether it’s lending a listening ear, helping with events, or spreading awareness in your community.

Tuesday September 16 4p -7p
At TADL Woodmere

Your time and compassion can brighten someone’s journey with kidney disease. 💚 Stop by our table, bring a friend, and find out how you can be a Kidney Companions!

08/02/2025

Friday Night Live on Front Street was a beautiful evening tonight!
We loved talking to new folks, seeing how people learn what we do/why we do it with our trivia, kids coloring kidneys, listening to live music, seeing dogs on skate boards, and life size Tetris tower building. Thank you, Downtown TC (Official) for putting on a fun community event!

07/24/2025

Kidney Companions will have a table with some trivia, fun prizes, and some coloring pages for kids! Come visit next Friday, August 1! Downtown TC (Official)

04/04/2025

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and there’s nothing better than coming together to make a difference! From shared smiles to hard work and meaningful moments, we’re grateful for each and every one of you. Swipe through to see the joy, the impact, and the power of community in action!

Let’s keep building, growing, and supporting each other.

11/07/2024

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA)'s mission is to provide opportunities that empower individuals and families to build more resilient, connected communities throughout Northwest Michigan. Kidney Companions fully supports that mission! One of their programs, Meals on Wheels for Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties is looking for more drivers. You can apply on their website nmcaa.net and contact Jennifer Watkins [email protected]

10/08/2024

Our October newsletter is out and our monthly social is this Thursday. Come by Silver Spruce Brewing Company October 10 from 5-7 to say hi and learn how you can get involved.
You can sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter from our website: https://www.kidneycompanions.org/newsletter-archive

09/12/2024

We're celebrating Robert 2 years after his kidney transplant and dialysis free (with pie!) tonight at Silver Spruce. Pop by 5-7 to give the team a pat on the back!

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PO Box 325
Traverse City, MI
49685

Website

https://www.kidneycompanions.org/

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