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AKEBIA Therapeutics Partners with National Kidney Foundation Of Florida to deliver care packages, Hope to central Florida Dialysis Patients

Orlando, FL– February 15th, 2019 – Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a national health care crisis, and Akebia Therapeutics has made it a priority within their company and the community where […]

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John E. Cunio, M.D. and John R. Richardson, Jr., M.D. Memorial Lecture

An annual event focused on recent developments in kidney disease prevention and treatment Orlando Florida, March 2, 2019 — The National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc. and Alessia Fornoni, M.D. […]

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Advocate from Florida Will Converge on Washington for Kidney Patient Summit

Orlando Florida, February 22nd, 2019— Melissa Tuff from Cape Coral, Florida will join other advocates from across the country to push for early detection, living organ donation, and more funding […]

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Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) recognized by the NKF at Kidney Day

Throughout his time as a legislator, Representative Bill Posey (R-FL) has made incredible strides as an advocate for kidney patients. His passion for transforming the landscape of healthcare for the […]

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Hawthorne Fund Releases 2018 Annual Report

Hawthorne Fund Releases 2018 Annual Report

In 2016, the National Kidney Foundation of Florida (“NKFF”) received a bequest to establish the Hawthorne Fund, a fund to provide financial assistance grants to transplant patients to help with […]

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Free Kidney Health Check Offered to Orlando Residents

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, the National Kidney Foundation of Florida offered a free kidney health check at Orlando’s Dr James R. Smith Community Center.  The purpose of this event […]

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POLLO TROPICAL® PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION AS PART OF NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

As part of National Kidney Month, Pollo Tropical® is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation in an awareness and fundraising campaign.  Beginning March 4, the brand will donate $1 for […]

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THE NKFF KONICA MINOLTA GOLF CLASSIC: A SMASHING SUCCESS

Date: October 16, 2018   Contact for further information: Zoe Plasencia Zplasencia@kidneyfla.org 1.800.927.9659   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    THE NKFF KONICA MINOLTA GOLF CLASSIC WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS HELPING THE […]

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33rd Annual NKF Rich Salick Pro/Am Press Release

33rd Annual NKF Rich Salick Pro/Am Press Release

The 33rd Annual NKF Rich Salick Pro/Am Surf Festival   Nearly 400 professional and amateur surfers competed in the 33rd Annual NKF Rich Salick PRO/AM Surf Festival.  The popular Surf […]

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