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About Us

Our Mission

To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Making Lives Better

The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana, was organized in 1968 in an effort to recognize the need for an organization to help patients on dialysis and those in need of a kidney transplant. Since its inception in 1968, the NKFL has provided programs and services such as Kidney Camp, Patient Support Groups, free Medic Alert Tag jewelry and Emergency Assistance Grants designed to assist those with kidney diseases in our four-state area.

Knowledge is Power

The best way to prevent diseases is to truly understand the risks and causes of the disease. In an effort to educate the community regarding the risks associated with diseases of the kidney and urinary tract, brochures and publications are distributed at a variety of community events. The National Kidney Foundation is the major health organization in the United States whose sole purpose and efforts are directed toward the eradication of these diseases.

Our Partners

You! Individual people are the only ones that can make a difference. The work of the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana is funded entirely by public donations. The achievements of the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana are made possible through individual contributions. Whether you volunteer your time to help with fundraisers and events, make a monetary contribution, or sign an organ donor card, your support helps NKFL make lives better throughout our region.