NKF Serving Ohio

Donation of Household Items

If you would like to schedule a pickup of small household items, please contact National Kidney Services at 614-351-2900 or visit their website nkspickup.com

Northern Ohio Office:
PO BOX 40544 | Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: 440.465.0245
 
Central Ohio Office:
1491 Polaris Pkway; Box 268 | Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614.882.6184
 
Cincinnati Office:
9674 Colerain Ave #297 | Cincinnati, OH 45251
Phone: 513.961.8105

ALL OHIO

PEDIATRIC The Big Ask: The Big Give, First Steps to Transplant

If you were unable to join us for our recent BABG Pediatric hybrid program, please see this video. In this program, pediatric patients and families will learn about how to connect with a transplant center, the different types of transplants, and what to expect during the evaluation process and hear personal stories from kidney patients who have received a kidney transplant.

NORTHERN OHIO

DRIVE FOR DIALYSIS

There are more than 100,000 new patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in the U.S. each year. For many of these individuals facing kidney failure, dialysis is a lifeline. The NKF Serving Northern Ohio's Board of Advisors will gather together on February 6th to assemble care packages for dialysis patients in the Greater Cleveland area – support their efforts by making a donation towards this program! Contact Maddi Burch for details.

Donate Here

NORTHERN OHIO'S PATIENT SYMPOSIUM

April 22nd-24th, 2025 (Virtual) & April 27th, 2025 (In Person)

Mark your calendars for the NKF Serving Northern Ohio's Patient Symposium. Virtual: April 22nd-24th, 2025 & In-Person: April 27th, 2025 in Independence, Ohio. Don't miss out on the NKF's annual program designed to engage, empower, and educate patients and their families on the world of kidney health! Contact Leah Adams for more details. 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE - CLEVELAND KIDNEY WALK

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Registration begins soon for the Annual Cleveland Kidney Walk! Check back for details in 2025.

CENTRAL OHIO

Renal Roundtable

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

Join NKF Central Ohio for dinner and networking at Lindey’s at 5:15 pm on January 21st, 2025!

This unbranded dinner program aims to bring Primary Care and Nephrology together with one common goal: better outcome for kidney patients.

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Calliditas Therapeutics.

Please Note - This program is for medical professionals only.

Register Here

SAVE THE DATE - KIDNEY & TRANSPLANT SYMPOSIUM

March 7th-8th, 2025

Join The National Kidney Foundation on March 7th and 8th, for a two-day Kidney and Transplant Symposium. The Kidney & Transplant Symposium has been bringing renal professionals together for over ten years, equipping them with solid tools needed to deliver premium care for kidney patients of all ages. Earn over 8 CME credits and network with kidney professionals from across the state of Ohio.

If you have any questions, please contact Hayley Fournier.

Registration opens Winter 2024!

SAVE THE DATE - CENTRAL OHIO KIDNEY WALK

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Thank you for supporting our 2024 Central Ohio Kidney Walk. With your help, we raised $72,000 for kidney patients in the Central Ohio area.

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Central Ohio Kidney Walk on June 22nd, through Downtown Columbus.

Have questions or want to get involved? Contact Megan Haggerty.

Registration opens Spring 2025!

CINCINNATI

Kidney Health Peer Support Group

Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00PM

Join us for our Kidney Health Support Group!

Are you or someone you love affected by kidney disease? You’re not alone! The National Kidney Foundation serving Cincinnati invites you to connect with others who understand your journey.

🗓Date: December 17th

🕒Time: 6:00pm

📍Location: 2802 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

Together, we’ll share experiences, provide support, and learn about managing kidney health from our expert speakers. This is a safe space to ask questions, find resources, and connect with a caring community.

Your health matters! Let’s empower each other and thrive together. 

Register Here

RENAL ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Medical professionals in Cincinnati, don’t miss NKF Serving Cincinnati’s upcoming Renal Roundtable on January 30th! This engaging program will focus on ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, exploring strategies for achieving and sustaining remission in severe active cases of GPA and MPA.

Join us for this vital discussion and advance your understanding of managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis. Register today!

Location: 7875 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236

Time: 5:15pm - 8:00pm EST

Register Here

Additional Support

NKF Cares

  • Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns
  • Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES  (1.855.653.2273)  or email nkfcares@kidney.org
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Kidney-Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!

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NKF Peers

  • NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.  
  • Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org
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Kidney Pathways

Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

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A to Z Health Guide

Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.

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Ohio Organ Donor Registry

Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans and 3,000 Ohioans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant?  There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the Donate Life Ohio link below.

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Ways to Support

Donate

To send a physical check to one of the Ohio offices, please use one of the addresses below:

  • Northern Ohio - PO BOX 40555 | Bay Village, OH 44140
  • Central Ohio - 1491 Polaris Pkway; Box 268 | Columbus, OH 43240
  • Cincinnati - 9674 Colerain Ave #297 | Cincinnati, OH 45251

If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.

Donate Today

Advocate

Are you interested in becoming an advocate? NKF is the largest, most comprehensive longstanding patient organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.

Use Your Voice

Donate Your Car

Do you have a car sitting in your driveway looking for a new home? Look no further, we have the solution for you!

  • Call 800.488.CARS (800.488.227) or select your location to start our online form.
  • Fast, Free Pickup - 24-hour pickup. All on your schedule.
  • Save on Taxes - We handle your car. You get a tax receipt.
Kidney Cars

Thrift Store

Do you have clothes, small furniture or household items that you'd like to donate to a good cause? Kidney Services can pick them up, and proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation. To schedule a pickup, find out what items are accepted or request a receipt for a previously picked up items, please visit the link below.

National Kidney Services

Local Office

P.O. Box 40544
Bay Village, OH 44140
United States

Email: Anna.Tzinis@kidney.org
Phone: 440.241.6780
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