NKF Serving the National Capital Area & Virginia

Who We Are & Our Mission

We are the National Kidney Foundation office proudly serving Washington DC, Southern Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

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 Events

NKF Kidney Ball

A charitable evening creating a better tomorrow for kidney patients

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Location: Hilton McLean Tyson's Corner

Now in its 43rd year, the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Ball is one of the nation’s largest fundraising galas supporting the fight against kidney disease, raising more than $5 million in the past decade. The Kidney Ball shines the spotlight on this national health crisis that impacts 1 in every 7 Americans and serves as a call to action for the community to engage in spreading awareness and assisting those in need. Kidney Ball attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception, elegant three-course dinner, robust silent auction, inspiring mission appeal & award ceremony, live entertainment, and networking with some of the National Capital Area’s top business, government,  and medical leaders, as well as kidney patients and their families.

 

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NKF Congressional Reception

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Location: Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC

Celebrating National Kidney Month, the Congressional Reception is held in conjunction with NKF’s Kidney Patient Summit, an annual convening of kidney patients and caregivers nationwide. The Congressional Reception shines the spotlight on NKF’s legislative priorities and is a festive gathering of kidney patients, living donors, Capitol Hill staff, medical professionals, advocacy organizations, and industry partners. Hosted by Jummy Olabanji, Anchor at NBC4, the keynote speaker will be Nick Uehlecke, Principal of Todd Strategy Group, and Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health & Human Services. 

This is a widely attended event that is in compliance with Congressional ethics rules. For more information, email michele.anthony@kidney.org 

NKF Programs

Rare Disease Roundtable

NKF Serving the National Capital Area hosted its first ever Rare Disease Roundtable on January 22 drawing more than 50 professionals to network and learn more about various rare kidney diseases including Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Lupus Nephritis, APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease, and IgA Nephropathy. The presentations received excellent reviews from participants who also appreciated the interactive Q&A opportunities. Sincere thanks to our corporate supporters: Alexion, Amgen, Calliditas, Novo Nordisk, and Vertex. 

Home Dialysis Community Education Program

We were pleased to partner with DaVita, for a free, comprehensive educational program for the National Capital Area kidney community focused on empowering patients to consider home dialysis as a viable treatment option. The event featured a panel of medical experts and patients sharing pertinent information and their experiences before a live Q&A session. Additionally, exhibitor booths from local transplant centers, dialysis providers, and others in the kidney health community provided more information for patients. Thank you to Baxter, Infinite Legacy, Natera, and NxStage for their support. Please contact ashwani.jain@kidney.org for more information. 

How You Can Support

Donate

Donate today and help NKF make an impact in our local kidney community. All donations are 100% tax deductible!

Donate

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. 

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Advocate

Big victories are possible with your voice. 

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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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Are YOU in the 33%?

1 in 3 adults in the United States are at risk of life-threatening kidney disease. That is over 37 MILLION individuals! Unbelievably, most of these people don't even know they have kidney disease. We want to change that. 

 

If you or a family member have one or more risk factors, go to MinuteForYourKidneys.org today and find out what to do next and how to talk to your doctor. 

 

Some possible risk factors you and your loved ones should be aware of:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Overweight or Obese
  • Family history of kidney disease. 

 

Take the First Step:

The first step to preventing kidney disease is knowing your risk. With one minute to spare, go to minuteforyourkidneys.org and understand your risk for developing kidney disease. When was the last time a minute held so much value?

Take the Quiz to see if YOU are in the 33%

We're on Social Media!

Stay connected with our office on social media! We love engaging with our kidney community. Follow the below pages for more information about upcoming events, programs, and helpful tips/information to help you live your healthiest life for your kidneys!

Local Office

1600 Tysons Blvd
Suite 330
McLean, VA 22102
United States

Email: infowdc@kidney.org
Fax: 202.244.7405
Phone: 202.244.7900
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