NKF Launches “End the Wait” Initiative     

     There is on an urgent need to increase the number of organs available for transplantation in the United States. To address this complex problem, the Board of Directors of the National Kidney Foundation has launched a comprehensive action plan to increase the number of transplants for kidney patients.
     The End the Wait! initiative is a roadmap to implementing tested and proven strategies that will effectively end the wait for kidney transplants in 10 years.

     Working in collaboration with other organizations, government agencies and individuals, NKF’s recommendations will eliminate barriers, institute best practices across the nation, improve the transplant system, cover the cost of donating an organ, reduce regional and ethnic disparities and increase living and deceased donation throughout the United States.

     To learn more about this exciting initiative and for a full list of recommendations click here .

 

Join us for the next Coffee House Conversations™ telephone call!

To empower and educate individuals affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), transplantation and donation, the National Kidney Foundation’s People Like Us hosts monthly Coffee House Conversations™ telephone calls. On these free, interactive telephone calls, you will hear from experts, and be given an opportunity to ask them questions. The next call is:

  • "Travel on Dialysis"
    Monday, July 13
    6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
    Register Online

Click here for more information and for the link to sign up to join the call.

 

UPCOMING KEEPS

June 27th- St. Paul's Baptist Church (South Campus)

Richmond, VA

 

Click here for more information

 

CALL TO ACTION!

Join Transplant Experience and learn the important steps needed to stay healthy before and after transplantation. Take the time to check out this incredible resource by visiting their website, www.transplantexperience.com.

 

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