Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania

The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals affected by kidney disease in Central Pennsylvania. Established in 1979, it focuses on education, outreach, support services, and advocacy for living organ donations.

Mission

The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania aims to educate the community about chronic kidney disease through outreach and screening, provide services and support to those impacted by kidney disease, and advocate for more living organ donations to reduce wait times for life-saving kidney transplants[1][2]. The organization is guided by principles of integrity, stewardship, community, collaboration, and compassion in its relationships with patients, support teams, and other agencies[2].

Activities and Impact

The foundation supports its mission through various activities:

• Education and Outreach: Educating Central Pennsylvania about chronic kidney disease[2].
• Support Services: Providing services to individuals and families affected by kidney disease[1][3].
• Advocacy: Advocating for increased living organ donations to reduce wait times for kidney transplants[1][4].

Fundraising and Events

Notably, the foundation partners with events like Elegant Progressions, a popular fundraiser that has contributed significantly to supporting local initiatives. This event helps fund patient-focused initiatives and has played a crucial role in the foundation's service area, supporting over 4,550 individuals impacted by kidney disease[4].

Vision

The foundation envisions enhancing the lives of everyone affected by kidney disease, aligning its work with broader national goals to combat kidney disease[2].

Financial Support

The organization relies on special events, individual gifts, memorials, vehicle donations, and estate bequests to fund its initiatives[4]. This diverse support base allows the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania to maintain its services and outreach within its twenty-eight county service area.