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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Deacon Blues Concert for the Tampa Kidney Walk

NKFF Patient Story – July 2018

From Marie Elebash… Yes, I believe in miracles. My son needed a second kidney transplant to live. The prediction from his doctors’ was that it would take 10 years for […]

Rick Salick Memorial Scholarship

The National Kidney Foundation of Florida Richard K. Salick Community Awards Program is a scholarship fund for graduating high school or homeschooled seniors or students currently enrolled in accredited universities […]

Local Golfers Primed for Pebble Beach

National Kidney Foundation Konica Minolta Golf Classic raises over $283,000 Local golfers qualify to take their game to Pebble Beach after winning the National Kidney Foundation Konica Minolta Golf Classic […]