WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is the area’s leading advocacy and support system for individuals living with chronic kidney disease, their families, and physicians. Our goal is to ease the burden, both emotionally and financially, for those living with the disease as we increase prevention through public education.
Through a compassionate and caring team of staff and volunteers, KFNWO works to be the trusted ally in this region’s daily fight with Kidney Disease and is dedicated to helping people address the total problem of kidney disease and related disorders through:
- Direct and indirect family services
- Working cooperatively with the treatment team
- Making the community aware of the warning signs and the importance of early detection
- Promoting organ donation
In 2025, KFNWO helped patients with:
The National Institutes of Health is recruiting adults (18+) who have primary or genetic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) to participate in a paid Phase 2 clinical trial at the NIH’s hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Participants must have their diagnosis confirmed through kidney biopsy and must not have kidney disease later than stage 3A. This strict criteria has been making the search for trial participants exceptionally difficult. People who have FSGS caused by diabetes or other factors will not qualify. Participants who do qualify will be paid up to $2,000 and have travel covered for trips to Bethesda, MD for them and a companion. They will also receive a promising new drug therapy with few identified side effects. Finding families with a genetic history of FSGS would be helpful. Help us spread the word!
PATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM
We raise funds to help patients overcome the daily challenges of kidney disease.
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.
This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Follow the link below to sign in and select The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio as your preferred charity!
Proudly serving 20 counties in NW Ohio.
“They came to my rescue at a needed time. I didn’t know which way I was going to go with my medications. They really brought tears to my eyes when I got the letter saying I was approved. I’m so thankful for the Kidney Foundation!”
Kidney disease is a life-long family adjustment to embrace: by education and understanding all aspects. By remaining optimistic with the support of family, friends, and community. By collaborating with the healthcare team, by taking one day at a time and living life with joy and purpose.
LATEST NEWS
KFNWO Collaborates with Mercy Community Health for Screening
The Mercy nurses provided essential services such as blood pressure and blood sugar tests, while KFNWO offered A1C tests to those in need. Mercy Community Health nurses have been providing free mobile health screenings in our community for more than 30 years.
KFNWO Sponsors Zeta Xi Zeta Chapter Scholarship Gala
On March 29, 2025, Paul Via Franco, the community outreach coordinator for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, had a wonderful time supporting the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition as they proudly served as a Diamond Sponsor for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Zeta Chapter Scholarship Gala
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