We fight for your future
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Recently Diagnosed
Visit our patients and families resource center to begin the process of putting a treatment plan into place and actively managing your health.
Get Screened
Learn about your risk for kidney disease and take charge of your health at one of our free, kidney health screening events.
Get Involved
Help us support kidney disease patients by volunteering, becoming an advocate, or participating in a #TeamKidney event.
Our MISSION
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.
DONATE NOW
Help the NKFI create resources for patients and communities touched by kidney disease, and give hope to the millions of families that face the challenges of a CKD diagnosis.
HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Our community of hope and progress starts with you. The passion and dedication of our supporters powers all our efforts, and is at the heart of all our accomplishments in patient services, community education, professional development, and advocacy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity & Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, individuals and communities served feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability or education.
BE AN ORGAN DONOR
Offer a patient battling kidney disease a new beginning, and change the course of their family's future by giving the most extraordinary gift imaginable: the gift of life.
upcoming EVENTS
Whether you're a patient, caregiver, loved one, or just want to learn more about chronic kidney disease, we invite you to attend one of our free patient educational programs held throughout the year, across the state.
Renal dietitians and licensed nutritionists are invited to earn continuing education credits while networking with colleagues at this day-long event. Discounts available for early registration.
Join fellow NKFI supporters for an incredible display of community spirit, and help push the fight against kidney disease into the future, and closer to the finish line.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND CHANCE
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
To date, our KidneyMobile® program has provided more than 55,000 free kidney disease screenings across the state of Illinois.
70% of the screened participants had at least one abnormal test result, and more than 45% were immediately referred to a physician or health center.
EVERY YEAR WE INVEST MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
We offer help and information to patients and families, and connect them to valuable resources. Including:
WE WORK WITH EXPERTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS
Through our national initiative, The Big Ask, The Big Give, we give patients who are considering organ donation the tools they need to ask their families, loved ones and communities for help.
We collaborate with lawmakers, medical experts, and civic leaders to shape public policy on behalf of families affected by kidney disease
We work to ensure that the State of Illinois does its best to offer excellent care and support for kidney disease patients, people on dialysis, and organ donors
