Emily Dvorchak, PR Manager

NKF Serving the Alleghenies

3109 Forbes Ave Ste 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
edvorchak@kidney.org
(412) 254-3605
www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-alleghenies

NKF Serving the Alleghenies Fact Sheet

Mission
The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is
dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases and improving the health and
wellbeing of individuals and families affected by kidney disease.
About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
26 million Americans have been diagnosed and millions more face risk of diagnosis.
High-risk groups include senior citizens, diabetics, African Americans, those with a
family history of kidney failure, and those with high blood pressure.
CKD causes the kidneys to lose function over time and may ultimately lead to kidney
failure. If so, patients require dialysis or a transplant to stay alive.
Early detection and treatment of CKD may prevent kidney failure.
Select Programs and Events
The Kidney Walk An annual family-friendly walk held in various locations. This
years Pittsburgh walk aims to raise $223,500 for the foundation.
Kidney Gift of Life Gala A prestigious fundraising gala held each spring to honor
three notable people for their work within the region and dedication to NKFALL.
NKF Golf Classic An annual golfing tournament at Valley Brook Country Club that
raises money to fight kidney disease. The top five finishers may compete nationally.
KEEP Healthy Assessments Periodic health screenings to prevent progression of
CKD among at-risk individuals. KEEP stands for Kidney Early Evaluation Program.
Detection measures include blood and urine tests.

PA Renal Transportation Program NKFALL assists with this program, which

reimburses eligible PA residents for transportation costs incurred in transit to/from
dialysis treatment.
History
In 1950, Ada and Harry DeBold launched the National Nephrosis Foundation (NNF) in
efforts to connect kidney patients with doctors.
NNF became the National Kidney Foundation in 1964.
NKF Serving the Alleghenies was founded in Pittsburgh in 1978.
Key Players
NKF Chief Executive Officer Bruce Skyer; bskyer@kidney.org
NKFALL Executive Director Erin L. Tuladzieck, MS; etuladzieck@kidney.org
Geographic Responsibility
NKFALL serves 80 counties in total
o 33 counties in Western Pennsylvania, from
Erie to the southern state line and east to
DuBois.
o 47 counties in West Virginia, from Hancock
County to the southern state line and east to
Grant County.

NKFALLs
80-county
territory