National Kidney Foundation of Florida

Happy Friday!!! TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW! Join us for the Ft. Lauderdale Kidney Walk for a FUN DAY with Family and Friends! Are You Walk Day Ready?! Let's walk together to support the National Kidney Foundation of FL at Plantation Central Park, Plantation (9151 NW 2nd St) Opening Ceremony at 9am and Walk Starts at 10am

Barbara Chatman and Jymesia Pickett had the pleasure of participating in the FPL "Hats off to helping" IPledge Campaign Showcase today with a host of other organizations. This campaign focused on the importance of tipping their hats to non-profit organizations and the important work they do to support those in need in our communities. We had a photo op moment with Juliet Murphy Roulhac, JD Director, Broward-SW External Affairs & Corporate Philanthropy Florida Power & Light Company Many thanks also to Darlyne Jean-Charles, MBA Sr. Community Relations Specialist at FPL for coordinating this event. We appreciate the invite and opportunity to share information on kidney disease awareness with the FPL employees.

NKFF "Orange You Glad It's Friday" Spirit Dress Up Day was a "HUGE" success!!! Many thanks to our sponsors: Patient Care America, Memorial Transplant Institute, Davita Clinics (Oakland Park, Boca/Delray, Countyline, InterAmerican, East Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Pierce, Golden Glades, Miami Gardens, Weston), and Fresenius Atlantis Clinic. Everyone "Rocked" the "Orange" as we celebrate and kickoff the upcoming Ft. Lauderdale Kidney Walk on Saturday, November 16th at Plantation Central Park - Opening Ceremony at 9am and Walk Starts at 10am - See You There! I wonder who will win "Best Dressed Office" and "Best Dressed Individual"....Stay Tuned

ARE YOU READY?! The Ft. Lauderdale Kidney Walk is just around the corner with three weeks to go on Saturday, November 16th. Don't miss out on an exciting day of Fun and FUNdraising! This event raises money, empowers the kidney community, and amplifies awareness of kidney disease. Register today at: ftlauderdalekidneywalk.org

The "30 DAY COUNTDOWN BEGINS" today for the Ft. Lauderdale Kidney Walk on Saturday, November 16th at Plantation Central Park, Plantation , FL. This annual community event celebrates life and each other while continuing the fight against kidney disease. So, lace up those sneakers and join us!! Register at ftlauderdalekidneywalk.org today.

The Ft. Lauderdale Kidney Walk is coming in November and we extend many thanks to the sponsors who have already committed their support. Sponsors are the lifeline to fulfilling the mission of NKFF as we come together united in one cause to fight kidney disease. Contact Barbara Chatman at 954-947-4033 for sponsorship opportunities.

The NKFF Team (Laurence Paolino, Jymesia Pickett, and Barbara Chatman) participated in the Dare to Care Community Health Fair at the Faith Center in Sunrise on Saturday. Many thanks to Maggie Guillaume for the invite! Special thanks to Commissioner Sharon Thomas (City of Lauderdale Lakes) for stopping by the NKFF vendor table. Many participants received valuable information on the importance of good kidney health. Knowledge is Power!!

On Tuesday, 5/14, NKFF partnered with Aurinia to host a Renal Roundtable Discussion on “Proteinuria: A Biomarker in Lupus and an Accelerant of Kidney Damage” The guest speaker was Dr. German T. Hernandez, MD FASN, FACP Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, TX Many thanks NKFF Jymesia Pickett, Assistant Event Coordinator, Barbara Chatman, Regional Development Director, Aurinia representatives Michelle Woodley, Quinn Cousin, and Eric Price.