Make plans to
attend the patient and family picnic on Saturday, June 8,
2013, at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in
Jackson. This is a fun time for patients and their families
to take a break from dialysis schedules and come together
for food, fun and fellowship. Last year's picnic was
attended by over 400 people! The meal will be provided by
Catering by George's and music by Sound Design.
For
more information, call the Foundation at
601-981-3611.
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The
Kidney Connection
"Spring
Fling"
Raffle
Congratulations to
FMC Southwest Dialysis patient, Betty Wilmoth, who won the
$1,000 grand prize. Betty says she will use the money to
help with repairs on her home from the hail storm!
Almost $14,000 was
raised by the dialysis units. 100% of funds raised will be
used for patient emergencies.
The Board
of Trustees of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation has
announced a generous donation, made possible from the estate
of Michael Rubenstein.
We are humbled to receive such a gracious
gift from Michael, who was a kidney transplant recipient,
and we are committed to honoring his memory in a way that
would be pleasing to him.
Michael Rubenstein
Memorial Kidney Walk...raises over $121,000
Thanks to
all who participated in the walk, and many thanks to our
presenting sponsor, Fresenius Medical Care.
Also, we appreciate the
support from: Action Properties, Fondren Express Trolley,
Fondren Presbyterian Church, Great Harvest Bread, McDade's
Fondren, Mix 98.7, Peters Real Estate, St. Dominic
Care-A-Van, Schwan's Ice Cream and WLBT!
............................... Donatelifems.org
Mississippi now has an organ donor registry. Register to be
an organ donor at
donatelifems.org.
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...
Medical Alert bracelets or
necklaces are available for kidney patients
through the MS Kidney Foundation office. The
jewelry is offered at a reduced rate of $4.
Please contact your social worker.
2013 Patient
Conferences
A
conference designed for kidney dialysis patients, kidney
transplant patients, as well as kidney patient family
members and caregivers, will be held in three parts of the state:
Sunday, April 14,
2013, at the Leflore
County Civic Center in Greenwood, MS
Sunday, August 18,
2013, at the East MS Electric Power Association (EMEPA) in
Meridian, MS
Sunday, November 10,
2013, at Forrest General Hospital Conference Center in
Hattiesburg, MS
Why Should You Attend?
To be empowered by
the knowledge you will acquire
To broaden your
network of peer support by meeting others
To receive answers
to important questions about your care
To be inspired and
motivated!
For more
information, please call the MS Kidney Foundation at
601.981.3611.
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Thank you, WJTV, for helping
to promote our FREE screening for kidney disease. And thank you,
Dr. Juncos, nephrologist, and Ms. Eddie Horne, screening
participant.
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.
Over
9,000 of the 2013 Kidney Connection Calendars are being printed
and will be 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
Shelton Montgomery who just recently obtained his GED!
He joins Jorge Portillo, Tiffany Phipps, Ashley Cross, Kitzi Porter, Brenda Gohl,
Preston Butts, Lawrence Pearson and Neal Wilson who have
also obtained their GED!
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:
2013 Kidney Connection Calendar
2013 Springl Patient Newsletter
2012 Annual Report
2012 Annual Newsletter
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In Honor or
in Memory...
The Mississippi
Kidney Foundation welcomes donations in memory
or honor of a loved one. An acknowledgment card
will be sent to the family. All donations will
be listed in the annual newsletter.
Call the Mississippi
Kidney Foundation at 601.981.3611. We accept
Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Legacy Program...Please
consider being a part of the Mississippi Kidney
Foundation's Legacy Program. When you notify us
of your commitment to include the MKF in your
estate plans, your name will be added to the
Legacy plaque in our office.
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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.
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