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 awareness about current issues in kidney health and transplant. Ideas include messgaing for social media, requesting a local proclamation from your mayor or county, and more tools to raise awareness. Check it out at the link below or reach out to your local team at National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin at info@kidneywi.org.
National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join Mike “BIGMMIKE” Bell and MTZ Charitable Organization, Inc. as a vendor and health screening provider at the inaugural Gift of Life: A Green Carpet Affair Kidney Awareness Fundraiser. There event is to be held at The Hub (2352 S. Park St, Madison, WI 53713) on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Looking to attend the event? Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/greencarpetevent
March is National Kidney Month! Nutrition is a big topic when it comes to managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and questions about dining out come up frequently. Renal dietitian, Jill Hoyt RDN, CD, of the Mayo Clinic Health Center, will offer guidance on dining out while managing CKD based on current dietary guidelines.
This facilitated webinar is free and open to the public but registration is required to receive the access link.
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to celebrate kidney health and organ transplant with the 2025 Spotlight on Life Gala. This event will include a silent auction, games, and storytelling. Attendees are invited to add a pop of orange with their cocktail attire.
West Bend Community Memorial Library
630 Poplar St, West Bend, WI 53095
Wednesday, April 9
Flag Raising at 1:08 PM
Reception to Follow
Join us as we celebrate National Donate Life Month by participating in a statewide Donate Life flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence to honor donors and their families and promote the mission of organ, tissue and eye donation.
We will raise the Donate Life flag at 1:08 PM to highlight the fact that 1 donor can save 8 lives. We will then observe a moment of silence for 1 minute and 4 seconds to recognize the more than 104,000 patients waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Join us in-person at this free event, or by contributing your story of organ donation to our community stories collection. A selection of these stories will be displayed at the library through the month of April.
LIVING DONORS TOGETHER is a program of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. This virtual community of living donors or anyone interested in living donation to learn, network and find support. Caregivers, healthcare professionals or patients interested in living donation are encouraged to participate in this informal conversation.
Meeting Topic: Update on Living Donation Programs
Registration is required.
Register Here
ABUNDANT
NKFW Movie Screening
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Matinee – Timing TBD
AMC Theater (Mayfair Mall) – 2500 N Mayfair Rd Suite M186, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Save the Date! Join NKFW for a matinee screening of the movie “ABUNDANT”.
“ABUNDANT is a documentary film that follows the unbelievable events that occurred when a cast of kidney donors came together to create a live staged storytelling show.
ABUNDANT enters the world of extreme altruism: non-directed kidney donation where people donate kidneys to complete strangers. Through touching personal stories and illuminating interviews with nationally-acclaimed experts, ABUNDANT explores how our culture struggles with abundance and what we can do to become more altruistic as a community.”
Learn more about the movie: https://abundantmovie.com/
Welcome to The Walk It Out Fashion & Hair Show “The Final Walk”! Join us for a night of glamour and style at the Peck Welcome Center as we spread awareness and importance of kidney disease with National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. Get ready to witness the latest trends in Milwaukee fashion, style and hair on the runway. This event is not just a show, it’s an experience. Don’t miss out on “The Final Walk” – it’s going to be unforgettable!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
Summer Celebration and Walk
Saturday July 26, 2025
Brittingham Park Pavilion
829 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Save the Date! All are welcome for this casual gathering as we celebrate our kidney community with light refreshments, games, and raffles in beautiful Brittingham Park (Madison). This year we will also be bringing back a walk component to this event. Stay tuned for more details! Registration to open Spring 2025.
The 2025 NKF WISCONSIN RENAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE is an opportunity for dietitians, social workers, nurses, dialysis technicians, and others to network, share best practices, and earn continuing education credits. This year, the conference will return to Madison at DoubleTree by Hilton – Madison East (4402 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 with a pre-conference reception on Wednesday, November 12. The day will offer content on current best practices, ethical considerations, and health equity.
Find out more about this event on the Conference landing page.
