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The NKFM was established as an affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation in 1955. Its mission is: “To prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it.” [1] Through legislative and program-based efforts, the organization seeks to prevent three major causes of kidney disease including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. [4]
In 2017, as a part of the SIF through United Way for Southeastern Michigan, the NKFM published Regie's Rainbow Adventure: National Kidney Foundation of Michigan's nutrition education program for disease prevention in the early childcare setting. [2] The NKFM was also awarded a two-year grant by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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To raise funds for its programs, the National Kidney Foundation organizes a national car-donation program called Kidney Cars, [14] run via Insurance Auto Auctions and their One Car One Difference auto donation program, Kidney Walks in major US cities, and the NKF Golf Classic which culminates in a tournament at Pebble Beach.
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The NKR's innovations have generated significant media coverage including a front-page story in the New York Times. [22] and nationally televised interviews by Katie Couric with the CBS Evening News. [23] Diane Sawyer from ABC News, [24] and Byron Pitts at Nightline. [25]
Today, the Foundation is India's only Non-governmental organization that not only provides information about kidney diseases but also how they can be prevented from occurring. The activities in which the organization is involved are prevention camps, regular educational programs, printing and publishing of education materials, subsidized rate ...
The NKF runs a national helpline and a website, and organises an annual conference. [1] The controlling council consists of the patient Associations of hospital renal units. As its members are not healthcare professionals, its role is restricted to campaigning for improvements to renal provision and treatment, and national patient support services.