Kidney Connect – February 2024
February 2024 News and Updates from the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.
Do you have focal segmented glomerulosclerosis?
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare type of kidney disease that causes scarring in the filters of the kidneys. FSGS can make it hard for your kidneys to filter waste, which can lead to kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
A Wine Affair Has Been Discontinued
After many successful years, the 2022 edition of A Wine Affair just did not live up to expectations in terms of monies raised per hour of time required to plan the event.
Kidney Connect – October 2023
October 2023 News and Updates from the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.
A Tribute Concert for Kyle Peterson
The evening will raise funds for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio and Diabetes Youth Services in the memory of Kyle through the sale of custom t-shirts by Crunchwear and a 50/50 raffle. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Distillery, 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd., at 8 p.m., for a great night of music and memories.
Introducing our New Medical ID Program
The Kidney Foundation is now offering free MyID bracelets, wallet cards and portable ID tags to all dialysis patients in our 20-county service area.
Did You Know We Recycle?
Longtime Kidney Foundation volunteer Vicki Riley, who lost her brother Fran to chronic kidney disease, is a passionate recycler who participates in the TerraCycle recycling program.
The 25th Annual Pancake Breakfast
25th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction to benefit the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio. Saturday, Apr 1, 2023. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage, grits, coffee and juice. $7.00 per person
Register for the 31st Annual Frank Kuhr Kidney Classic
Sign up for our outing on May 15th, 2023 at Toledo Country Club.
2022 Annual Charity Wine Gala Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2022 Charity Wine Gala!