State Office1169 Oak Valley Drive

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 (734) 222-9800

(734) 222-9801 Fax

Toll free in Michigan(800) 482-1455www.nkfm.org

The Challenge We Face...1 in 8 adults in Michigan have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most don’t know it.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the 2 leading causes of CKD.

1 in 3 children born in 2000 in the U. S. will develop diabetes.

45% of the dialysis population is African Ameri-can.

Detroit1900 East Jefferson

Suite 222Detroit, MI 48207(313) 259-1574

(313) 259-1855 Fax

Flint411 E. 3rd St.

Suite 2Flint, MI 48503(810) 232-0522

(810) 232-0533 Fax

Chronic kidney disease is permanent kidney dam-age or decreased level of kidney function for three months or more. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to total kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival.

Early detection and treatment can often keep chronic kidney disease from getting worse. When kidney disease progresses, it may eventually lead to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life.

Get InvolvedThe NKFM’s largest Fundraising event is the Kidney Ball: Motown Magic. This black tie event, which typically draws a crowd of 700, has quickly developed a reputation as the “most fun black-tie event in Metro Detroit.” The event’s Motown theme is carried throughout the night which includes cocktails, dinner, a live and silent auction and live entertainment. The event is held in Detroit each year.

Champion of Hope and Galaxy are two Fundraising Dinners the NKFM holds each year. Honorees are chosen for their outstanding contributions in the areas of health care, business, community and public policy help to provide hope and healing to the citizens of Michigan.

Grand Rapids260 Leonard NW Suite 2Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 458-9520(616) 458-9532 Fax

What is CKD?Get Tested-If you have diabetes, high blood pres-sure, or a family history of kidney disease, you are at risk. Get tested.

Volunteer-The NKFM welcomes volunteers of all ages and interests.

Join-Health care professionals, patients and their families can benefit from the educational informa-tion, guidance and support provided by NKFM membership or participation in the People Like Us Legislative Volunteer Network.

Support NKFM-You can help by participating in a fundraising event, making a direct or memo-rial gift, or including the NKFM as part of your planned giving. NKFM meets the comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.

How You Can Help

www.nkfm.org

NKFM AT A GLANCE

Keeping Kids Healthy

Preventing Chronic Disease

Connecting to People with CKD

Investing in our Future

The NKFM’s Kidney Walk is a fundraising walk to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Walkers join together to raise funds in support of prevention, education, training, and programs for patients with chronic kidney disease. Walks are held in many different locations throughout Michigan in the spring and fall.

The NKF Golf Classic is the nation’s premier golf event for charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate in an exciting competition for the chance to compete at Pebble Beach! Golf outings are held in different locations throughout Michigan from spring to late summer.

Mission: To Prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. Mission: To Prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. Mission: To Prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it.

Keeping Kids Healthy: Preventing Chronic Disease in the Community:

Connecting to People with CKD: Making Lives Better

Investing in our Future:Research and Education

KID’S PROGRAMSAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three children born in 2000 will develop diabetes and at least 25% will develop hyperten-sion. Since diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease, it is essential that we teach kids to lead healthy lives, right from the start.

The NKFM has a number of programs to teach kids how to prevent kidney disease as well as to improve the quality of life for those kids that have already been affected by kidney disease.

K.I.C.K. “Kids Interested in the Care of their Kidneys”

Kids and Kidneys

Healthy Families Start with You

Kids’ Camp

Eat A Rainbow

Healthy Kids and Kidneys

PATIENT SERVICESThe NKFM is committed to improving the quality of life for those people affected by kidney disease, therefore, we offer many programs to help. Programs offer help such as functional and vocation rehabilitation assistance to patients, trained peer-to-peer support, financial assistance to patients with emergency needs, and help paying for prescription drugs. R.I.S.E. – Rehabilitation, Information, Support, and Empowerment

Peer Mentoring Program

Luann Scheppleman-Eib Patient Emergency Fund

Drug Bank

PUBLIC POLICYThe National Kidney Foundation of Michigan advocates on behalf of people with chronic kidney disease through the legislature, government agencies and health care systems. Help create support for programs and policies that benefit people with kidney disease by joining the People Like Us Legislative Volunteer Net-work.

GENERAL PREVENTION PROGRAMS 70% of all cases of kidney disease, which were caused by diabetes or high blood pressure, may have been prevented, prevention is a top priority of the NKFM. The NKFM offers a range of prevention programs and services.

Healthy Families Start with You

Diabetes Outreach regions (TENDON, ECDON, and SEMDON)

Healthy Communities Start with You

Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)

PATH/Enhance Fitness

MINORITY FOCUS PREVENTION PROGRAMSMinority populations are at higher risk for developing diabetes and high blood pressure and are therefore at higher risk for developing kidney disease. Preventing disease in the minority population is important to the NKFM so we’ve focused many of our prevention efforts there.

Healthy Hair Starts with a Healthy Body™

Dodge the Punch: Live Right™

Body and Soul

Body and Soul: Living On Through Love

Tomando Control de su Salud

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONStatewide professional education conferences and workshops are offered for physicians, nurses, dietitians and social workers which address current treatment advancements. These programs insure the highest quality of care for people with chronic kidney disease.

RESEARCHThe NKF and its affiliates work together to invest millions of dollars for chronic kidney disease research. We offer financial support for research projects focusing on the cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases. The two distribution mechanisms for funding are Research Fellows and Young Investigator Grant Program.

PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNSThe NKFM provides a number of Public Education Campaigns throughout the year. The purpose of these campaigns, on topics from diabetes and high blood pressure, to dialysis and transplantation, is to educate the public on risk factors for CKD so they might be able to prevent or delay the disease. The campaigns urge people, among other things, to get checked by their doctor, look into their families health history and sign an organ donor card.

Our Guiding Principles • Prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its leading causes; diabetes and high blood pressure • Pursue funding in support of our mission • Advocate for people living with and at risk of CKD

• Promote quality of care for people with CKD, diabetes and hypertension • Educate the public about CKD, diabetes, hypertension and obesity • Promote organ and tissue donation • Support research of CKD