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Washing your car by hand isn't just a task. It's a practical way to maintain the appearance of your vehicle and its condition. While it might seem like a straightforward process, there are crucial things to know to prevent accidental damage to your car's finish. Kidney Cars is here to help...

In June of 2019, Danny Craig was vacationing with his family in Florida. It was their very first night, and he was planning to make a hearty dinner to kick off their stay. Suddenly, he was hit with a wave of fatigue that made it nearly impossible to follow the recipe. Then he began to cough up blood. He knew something was wrong, but he didn’t want to be seen by a doctor until he was back home. But his wife and daughter—both registered nurses—...

Station Volunteers 10-12 volunteers needed to assist with blood pressure, BMI and UA check

Consult Volunteers 4 provider (RN, MD, PA) volunteers needed to assist with reviewing test results Professional volunteers needed to assist with the Clinician Consult station. In this role the provider will review test results (BP, BMI, ACR UA), provide recommendations to improve kidney health, and direct participant to their doctor or clinic for...

No one wants to think about taxes during the holiday season, especially when finances are tight.

However, many people don’t realize they’re sitting on items that could provide tax benefits for 2015, while also helping out their favorite registered charity.

Take, for example, an old car, boat or motorcycle. If you need to free up valuable garage space, or offload a vehicle that’s no longer working, there are simple...

Kidney transplant patients have a weaker response to influenza immunization than healthy individuals, especially in the first six months after receiving a transplant, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

Respiratory viral infections are common among transplant patients, and are cause for concern because they can be...

Have you been thinking of donating your old vehicle to charity to get a nice deduction on your taxes? Now is a great time to donate your car to Kidney Cars before the end of the tax year. Gifting an old clunker has become a favorite way for Americans to get a tax benefit while getting rid of a vehicle they no longer need. It allows you to escape the hassle of trying to sell...

Natasha Kelly was a bright-eyed college freshman when she first noticed something wasn't right with her health. She began to feel strange and exhausted, barely able to walk the short distance to her classes. Campus doctors were stumped since her bloodwork results were fairly normal, with only a slight dip in kidney function. Natasha moved back home with her grandparents as she could not cope with the growing fatigue or keep up with her...

Why golf with NKF now? Matt Marvel, President & Founder of BUILT National, and long-time supporter of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) understands that doing good is good for business.  In fact, his team has increased their participation in the 2020 NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic series by over 30% this season - despite challenges presented by the global pandemic.

“The tournament...

If you’ve ever considered donating a car to charity, now is a fabulous time to do it. As winter draws to a close and those longed-for days of spring, with its warmer weather and opportunities to get out and work in the yard, the time couldn’t be better to free your yard of extra cars and other unused vehicles.