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Celebrities Boost Applied Underwriters Invitational Golf Tournament's Record Charitable Contribution Dec 11, 2024

This year, the world’s largest national annual charity golf event heads toward its final rounds in early 2025 with 80 events completed and more than 12,000 golfers participating. More →

National Kidney Foundation Recognizes National Kidney Month by Focusing on Diabetes Mar 5, 2021

In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) national public awareness campaign, “Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). More →

Nationwide Kidney Risk Campaign Relaunched Sep 7, 2020

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is joining forces with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and actor, activist and entrepreneur Wilmer Valderrama to reach the 1 in 3 American adults at risk for kidney disease. More →

Angelica Hale Hosts Live Stream NKF Fundraiser Apr 4, 2019

To help usher in National Donate Life Month, which is observed to spotlight the need for organ donation across the country, 11-year-old shining star and singer Angelica Hale will host an exclusive, live, online fundraiser in support of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). More →

Fantasy Football League Taken Over By NFL Players Raises $10,000 For Charity Jan 21, 2015

The Getaway 2 Give (G2G) Collection, a destination club that helps transform the lives of busy people through the power of experiences and contribution, just completed its second Fantasy Football Program using the ESPN Platform. More →

Bid On Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences With IfOnly And National Kidney Foundation Nov 17, 2014

IfOnly, an experiential marketplace that donates a portion of its proceeds to charities, has announced the launch of its partnership with the National Kidney Foundation, providing insider access to titans and authors such as Ariana Huffington, James Patterson, Susan Vreeland, Eric Litwin, Kelly Corrigan, and more. More →

Nick Cannon to Set the Pace as Honorary National Chair of the Kidney Walk Apr 25, 2013

Award winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV’s top rated “America’s Got Talent,” Nick Cannon was named Honorary National Chair of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk program, kicking off this March. More than 100 events are held around the country, drawing 100,000 walkers on 5,000 teams with the goal of raising $8 million throughout the year. More →

Be A Character In James Patterson's New Book And Help Charity Jan 28, 2013

Sixty-five-year-old crime and thriller author James Patterson has sold more novels than Stephen King, John Grisham and Dan Brown combined by creating unforgettable characters like psychologist Alex Cross, NYPD detective Michael Bennett and homicide inspector Lindsey Boxer. More →

Nick Cannon To Host Kidney Walk Aug 29, 2012

Award winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV’s top rated “America’s Got Talent” Nick Cannon will soon shine the spotlight on the body’s least known but most hardworking organ—the kidney. More →

Hollywood Supports Organ And Tissue Donations Jun 21, 2011

Celebrating Hollywood’s support for organ and tissue donation, Donate Life Hollywood will host the third annual Donate Life Hollywood Inspire Awards on June 22. More →

30 Rock Star Sounds The Alarm For Kidney Disease Mar 10, 2011

Grizz Chapman is used to playing a supporting role, in his earlier life as a celebrity bodyguard and in his current role as part of Tracy Morgan’s entourage on the Emmy award-winning NBC hit show, “30 Rock.” But Chapman is taking the lead in the fight against kidney disease in his new role as spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation and Chairman for the Foundation’s 2011 Kidney Walk series. More →

30 Rock Spoof To Raise Real Cash For Charity May 20, 2009

A star-studded charity spoof song recorded for television series 30 Rock is set to raise cash for a real-life charity organization. More →

George Lopez Hosts Golf For Kidney Charity May 4, 2009

Comedian George Lopez is currently hosting a golf tournament in support of The National Kidney Foundation of Southern California’s 30th Annual Gift of Life Tribute Celebration, this year paying tribute to noted philanthropist Stewart Rahr, President & CEO of Kinray, Inc. More →

Jennifer Harman Raises $111,000 In Charity Poker Tournament Mar 18, 2009

Professional poker player Jennifer Harman hosted two days of fundraising activities in Reno, Nevada last week, raising more than $111,000 for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). More →

Jennifer Harman To Play Poker For Kidney Foundation Feb 9, 2009

Celebrity poker player Jennifer Harman is to hold a charity poker tournament to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. More →

Angelina Jolie Donates Jacket To Charity Auction Jun 25, 2008

Angelina Jolie is auctioning off clothes she wore in her latest film to benefit a charity established by Morgan Freeman. More →