About Us

The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin offers hope, creates change and transforms care for individuals and families who face or live with the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.

We believe in:

  • • creating public awareness about kidney health and how to prevent or slow the progression of chronic kidney disease
  • • collaborating to make an impact on public health issues like diabetes, obesity and food insecurity
  • • offering connections to reliable resources and compassionate support through our Patient & Caregiver Helpline
  • • supporting innovation and advancing treatment breakthroughs and best practices through research
  • • advocating to policy makers to improve access to dialysis treatment options and increase the number of living donors as well as the number of organs available for transplantation

Founded by patients, family members and medical professionals in 1968, the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin has been committed to helping people and their families every day.

Upcoming Events

Apr
25
Sat
7:30 AM Cream City 5K 2026 @ Greenfield Park
Cream City 5K 2026 @ Greenfield Park
Apr 25 @ 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Cream City 5K 2026 @ Greenfield Park | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States
National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join Cream City 5k with an informational table at this event. Stop by to visit us at Greenfield Park on Saturday, April 25. For race details and... Read more »
10:00 AM Screening: Spring Health and Wel... @ Hmong American Peace Academy
Screening: Spring Health and Wel... @ Hmong American Peace Academy
Apr 25 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Screening: Spring Health and Wellness Gathering @ Hmong American Peace Academy | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | United States
NKFW is pleased to join our partners at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin at the Hmong American Peace Academy (4601 N 84th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225) for the Spring Health and Wellness Gathering on... Read more »
May
18
Mon
10:00 AM CNSW – Chapter Meeting @ UW Health, AOB Administrative Office Building, Room 111
CNSW – Chapter Meeting @ UW Health, AOB Administrative Office Building, Room 111
May 18 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Monday | May 18 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Lunch to Follow) In-person Meeting (Virtual Link available by request) UW Health, AOB Administrative Office Building, Room 111... Read more »
Jul
3
Fri
8:00 AM Papa Hawk 5th Annual Golf Outing @ Broadlands Golf Club
Papa Hawk 5th Annual Golf Outing @ Broadlands Golf Club
Jul 3 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Papa Hawk 5th Annual Golf Outing @ Broadlands Golf Club | North Prairie | Wisconsin | United States
The Papa Hawk 5th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Broadlands Golf Club in North Prairie, Wisconsin. Please reach out to organizers directly as registration tends to sell out... Read more »
Aug
1
Sat
all-day Kilby Lake Campground – Organ Do... @ Kilby Lake Campground
Kilby Lake Campground – Organ Do... @ Kilby Lake Campground
Aug 1 all-day
Kilby Lake Campground will host their annual Organ Donation Celebration Weekend with discounts for living donors, donor families, and transplant recpients, as well as a silent auction to benefit National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. Over... Read more »
Mar
1
Mon
all-day National Kidney Month @ Everywhere, USA
National Kidney Month @ Everywhere, USA
Mar 1 – Apr 1 all-day
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join partners across the country in recognizing March as National Kidney Month. Each year, National Kidney Foundation (nationally) prepares a toolkit you can use to raise... Read more »