Mississippi Kidney Foundation

WOW! Over $113,000 was raised by patients, staff, nephrologists and supporters for the 2011 Kidney Walk Dialysis Unit Challenge! Funds will be used for patient emergencies. Many thanks to all of you who made this possible!

2011 Kidney Walk Dialysis Unit Challenge
            (From 01/01/11 - 12/31/11)
UMC                                            $16,852.44
Hattiesburg Clinic                       $14,129.46
Mid Delta                                     $12,470
Davita Pascagoula                      $5,000
Davita Lucedale/Ocean Springs $5,000
FMC Canton                                 $4,233
FMC Central                                 $3,669.38
FMC McComb                                $3,459
UMC Transplant                            $3,420
Davita Jackson North                   $3,233.90
FMC Southwest Jackson               $3,134.25
FMC Corinth                                  $3,000
Davita Home Training                   $2,554
FMC Yazoo City                             $2,550
FMC Rankin                                    $2,369
FMC Centerville                             $1,922.80
FMC Greenville                               $1,822
Davita South Jackson                   $1,486
FMC Brookhaven                            $1,456
Davita Southwest                         $1,325
FMC Meridian                                 $1,300
Davita Canton                               $1,236
UMC In-patient/Nocturnal             $1,206
FMC South MS                                $1,152.50
FMC Magee                                     $1,040
FMC Forest                                      $1,020
FMC Home Training                          $1,000
FMC Tupelo                                      $1,000
Davita Brandon                               $993
FMC Natchez                                    $910
Davita Lexington                             $872
Davita Hazlehurst                           $860
FMC Clarksdale                                $715
FMC Columbus                                 $650
FMC Kosciusko                                $638
FMC Starkville                                 $635
Davita Carthage                             $577
FMC Southaven                               $560
FMC Hazlehurst                               $518
FMC Holly Springs                           $500
DRG Fayette                                   $500
FMC Ferriday                                   $500
FMC Cleveland                                 $425
UMC Pediatric                                  $425
FMC Newton                                     $300
FMC Philadelphia                              $300
FMC Greenwood                               $110
FMC Columbus (Home)                     $100
FMC Macon                                       $100
FMC Louisville                                   $100
FMC Aberdeen                                 $100

TOTAL                           $113,428.73
(This total only reflects funds raised by the dialysis units and does not include other walk donations.)
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Who Supports the Mississippi Kidney Foundation!

You can too!
The Cash for Clunkers Program may be over, but the Mississippi Kidney Foundation is still accepting vehicles as charitable donations. If your repair bills are too high or your trade-in value is too low, please consider donating your unwanted vehicle, running or not, to the Mississippi Kidney Foundation. We even provide FREE TOWING and you may receive an opportunity for a tax deduction.

Look at some of the Mississippians who have donated a vehicle...you won't believe your eyes! Steve Martin, Paul Newman, James Taylor, Michael Douglas, Roy Rogers, Tom Jones and Daniel Boone! The Kidney Kars Program, now in its 20th year, is fast approaching the $2,000,000 mark in funds raised, as well as the 4,000 mark of donated vehicles.

Remember, 100% of funds raised STAY in Mississippi! Learn More...

Kidney Kars

Vehicle Donation Program

Call 601-981-3611 and turn your old car into a lifesaver!

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Donatelifems.org

Mississippi now has an organ donor registry. Register to be an organ donor at donatelifems.org.

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Holiday Cheer for UMC Pediatric Nephrology Patients!

Magician Dorian LaChance entertained both patients and family members with balloon animals and magic! Each patient also received a $25 gift card to Walmart.

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Three Patient Conferences Scheduled Make plans to attend one of the three Annual Patient Meetings:

Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Lighthouse Park and Visitors Center in Biloxi

Sunday, August 19, 2012, at MORA in Flowood

Sunday, November 4, 2012, at BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo

For more information, call the Mississippi Kidney Foundation at 601.981.2611.

Special Thanks!

Bower Foundation Grant Renewed

The John D. Bower Foundation has announced the renewal of a three-year grant to the Mississippi Kidney Foundation. This marks 15 consecutive years of grant support from the Bower Foundation.

The Mississippi Kidney Foundation recently received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation and the Mississippi Advisory Council. Words cannot express how very much we appreciate this donation and how grateful we are for their vote of confidence in what we do! Mississippi ranks among the top in the nation for kidney disease, and the MKF will work diligently to provide free screenings for kidney disease throughout the state.

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REAP

(free screening for kidney disease)

If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease, you are invited to attend our next FREE screening for kidney disease.

January 28, 2012 - Jackson, MS

February 12, 2012 - Jackson, MS

February 18, 2012 - Brookhaven, MS

February 25, 2012 - Greenville, MS

March 10, 2012 - Meridian, MS

March 21, 2012 - Jackson, MS

March 31, 2012 - Tupelo, MS

April 14, 2012 - Natchez, MS

September 22, 2012 - Jackson, MS

October 27, 2012 - Carthage, MS

Call 1-800-232-1592 for a reservation.

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In the spirit of giving, please consider making a donation to the Mississippi Kidney Foundation in loving memory or in honor of a cherished friend or family member.

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2012 Kidney Connection Calendars

Over 9,000 of the 2012 Kidney Connection Calendars have been distributed throughout the state to dialysis patients and renal professionals.

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Southern Comforts of Mississippi Cookbook

For the dialysis patient and family

If you are a Mississippi dialysis patient, the cookbook is FREE. If you live in another state, you may purchase the cookbook for $10. (This includes shipping and handling.)

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"Invest in Your Future" Program

If you were unable to graduate from college, have you considered trying to obtain your GED?

Check out the new "Invest in Your Future" Program. It will provide the $40 GED test fee, along with a $250 incentive award when you pass the GED!

Congratulations to Brenda Gohl, Preston Butts, Lawrence Pearson and Neal Wilson who have obtained their GED!

Now is a perfect time to make a new year resolution to work toward getting your GED in 2012. For more information, please call Gail Sweat, executive director of the MKF, at 601.981.3611.

Announcements:

To receive a copy of any of the following, please call the MS Kidney Foundation at 601-981-3611 or 1-800-232-1592:

2012 Kidney Connection Calendar
2011 Annual Report
2011 Annual Newsletter
2011 Patient Newsletter

Our Mission
The mission of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, chartered in 1965, is to serve Mississippi kidney patients by providing quality programs and services, to provide public education and screening to promote the prevention of kidney disease, and to promote organ donation throughout the state. Read More...