NKF Serving the National Capital Area & Virginia
Who We Are & Our Mission
We are the National Kidney Foundation offices proudly serving Washington DC, Virginia & Southern Maryland.
We are revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.
Upcoming Programs
Ending Disparities in CKD Leadership Summit in Maryland and Washington, DC
Date: June 13, 2024
Location: Virtual
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in Maryland and Washington DC invites you to attend the virtual Ending Disparities in CKD Leadership Summit launching a new roadmap to improve kidney health. The roadmap is the culmination of a four-month-long multi-disciplinary and collaborative effort including key healthcare and public health stakeholders and patient
representatives from across Maryland and DC. Leveraging the Collective Impact model, the Maryland and Washington DC Ending Disparities CKD Leadership Summit initiative will present the findings and recommendations to improve the diagnosis and management of CKD in primary care settings, especially in communities disproportionately burdened by CKD.
Fellows Research Forum
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: 1600 Tyson's Blvd, McLean, VA
The annual Fellows Research Forum invites post-baccalaureate students, medical students, graduate students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and nephrology fellows from the Washington, DC metro area to submit abstracts about their current work in areas related to kidney and urologic diseases and transplantation. These fellows are then provided the opportunity to present their research – in both oral and presentation formats – during our event. The event draws attendees from local research institutions including Georgetown, George Washington, Children’s, Howard, Washington Hospital Center, NIH, and Walter Reed. The winning presentations will receive a cash prize for their work.
2024 Kidney Walks
National Capital Area Kidney Walk
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Freedom Plaza, Washington DC
Time: 8:30 (Registration Opens), 10:30 (Walkers Depart)
Lace up those walking shoes and get ready for our 2024 National Capital Area Kidney Walk! Get your family, friends, colleagues and more together and put together a walk fundraising team to celebrate, honor and remember those who have faced the battle with kidney disease in their lifetimes.
Virginia Kidney Walk
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM (Registration Opens)
Location: Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Sign up today for the 2024 NKF Virginia Kidney Walk. Put together a fundraising team or sign up as an individual fundraiser to help show your support for the National Kidney Foundation.
How You Can Support
Donate
Donate today and help NKF make an impact in our local kidney community. All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to give back, whether it is assisting NKF staff with a fundraising event, working the event itself, or simply donating your time or talent.
Advocate
Big victories are possible with your voice.
Prescription Discount Card
The prescription discount card program benefitting NKF will not only help build awareness of CKD, but will make prescriptions more affordable for people with this life-threatening disease.
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