More Than $1.8 Million Raised During Two Years as National Sponsor of NKF Kidney Walks
| WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the largest provider of dialysis products and services, has raised a record amount of funds to support the goals and initiatives of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) over the course of a two-year partnership.
As the National Presenting Sponsor of NKF’s Kidney Walk, FMCNA and its employees raised and donated more than $1.8 million to support NKF during the two-year collaboration. At local walks, NKF also promoted a recent grant from the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation to support the expansion of NKF’s THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE (BABG) program in 15 new markets. The BABG is the NKF’s awareness platform designed to increase kidney transplantation and living donation through in-person trainings and direct patient and caregiver support. “At the heart of our partnership with the National Kidney Foundation is a shared commitment to raising awareness of and supporting people living with kidney disease,” said Bill Valle, Chief Executive Officer of FMCNA. “We are proud to support critical programs that are making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities impacted by kidney disease.” More than 5,000 FMCNA employees joined over 70 NKF Kidney Walks around the country this year, raising more than $357,000 in funds and contributing to the NKF’s effort to increase awareness of chronic kidney disease, a disease that directly impacts more than 30 million Americans. Of those living with chronic kidney disease, 90 percent are unaware their kidneys are failing. About one out of every three Americans are at risk for developing the disease. Launching each year during National Kidney Month in March and continuing through November, the Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest ongoing fundraiser to fight kidney disease. “Our collaboration with FMCNA has helped to further spread awareness about kidney disease and the importance of living organ donation as a treatment option for those experiencing kidney failure,” said Kevin Longino, CEO of NKF and a kidney transplant patient. “Funds raised by FMCNA and their employees allow us to continue providing patients and their families with the best educational resources, programs, and services both nationally and in local communities throughout the nation.” About Fresenius Medical Care North America About Kidney Disease About National Kidney Foundation Media Contact:
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