Prevention Programs

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).

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.

October 2023 News and Updates from the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.

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. 

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.

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.