Educational Events: Advocacy Day
advocacy day
Fri. March 31, 2020
Capitol Building
Springfield, IL
a global effort
for everyone, everywhere
In honor of the 1.2 million Illinois residents who are estimated to be battling kidney disease, every year the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois joins with healthcare organizations and advocacy groups to speak on behalf of kidney patients, living donors and those at-risk of developing the disease. This day of exercising our civic rights is focused on raising awareness of issues relating to kidney health, and welcomes new supporters from all corners of Illinois into our fight.
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location & details
stand for kidneys, defend your rights
ADVOCACY DAY
8:00am - Kidney Advocate Pickup, Chicago
9:15am - Kidney Advocate Pickup, Joliet
Breakfast
12:00pm - Arrive in Springfield
12:15pm - Briefing on Legislator Meetings
Boxed Lunch
1:15pm - Group photo, steps of Capitol building
2:00pm - Press Conference, Rotunda
Legislator Meetings
Blood Sugar Readings, North Hall
4:00pm - Leave Springfield
6:30pm - Kidney Advocate Drop-Off, Joliet
7:30pm - Kidney Advocate Drop-Off, Chicago
kidney health resources
empowering through education
Find resources and information about dialysis - including toolkits, treatment options, and a clinic finder.
Explore how kidney donations work, get details about becoming a donor, and learn about the process of receiving a kidney.
Get the help you need to manage diet and nutrition, and empower yourself to eat and live well with kidney disease.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND CHANCE
advocacy partners
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated partners. For more information on partnering with the NKFI's advocacy efforts, contact Monica Fox at mfox@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.
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improving lives, improving communities
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events
Take control of your own health and connect with experts and resources at one of our free educational seminars.
professional
programs
Learn from leaders in the field and deepen your understanding of CKD at an NKFI professional development day.