Kidney Foundation of Western New York
@kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social
Dedicated to increasing awareness and improving lives of those with kidney disease. Based in the Buffalo area and serving 8 counties of WNY. https://www.kfwny.org/
Who is at higher risk for chronic kidney disease? Diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney disease and obesity are all common risk factors.
If you're at risk of kidney disease, it's important to keep an eye on your kidney health and take steps to protect your kidneys.
If you're at risk of kidney disease, it's important to keep an eye on your kidney health and take steps to protect your kidneys.
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Who is at higher risk for chronic kidney disease? Diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney disease and obesity are all common risk factors.
If you're at risk of kidney disease, it's important to keep an eye on your kidney health and take steps to protect your kidneys.
If you're at risk of kidney disease, it's important to keep an eye on your kidney health and take steps to protect your kidneys.
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease. The damage caused by diabetes usually occurs slowly, over many years. You can take steps to protect your kidneys and to prevent or delay kidney damage.
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease. The damage caused by diabetes usually occurs slowly, over many years. You can take steps to protect your kidneys and to prevent or delay kidney damage.
Philip Bellis of Forestville, NY, is in need of a kidney donor. He has type O blood and is listed with the transplant center at ECMC. Phil is a 43-year-old father of five who adores spending time with his family.
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Philip Bellis of Forestville, NY, is in need of a kidney donor. He has type O blood and is listed with the transplant center at ECMC. Phil is a 43-year-old father of five who adores spending time with his family.
Rachel Kijek-Miller of Hamburg, NY, needs a kidney transplant. She has type A blood and is listed with ECMC.
Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family.
#KidneyStories #KidneyDonorNeeded
Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family.
#KidneyStories #KidneyDonorNeeded
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Rachel Kijek-Miller of Hamburg, NY, needs a kidney transplant. She has type A blood and is listed with ECMC.
Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family.
#KidneyStories #KidneyDonorNeeded
Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family.
#KidneyStories #KidneyDonorNeeded
The NY State Department of Health has announced the launch of the Living Donor Support Program to help cover some expenses associated with living donation. These can include travel expenses, lost wages, dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed medical costs. www.health.ny.gov/professional...
October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The NY State Department of Health has announced the launch of the Living Donor Support Program to help cover some expenses associated with living donation. These can include travel expenses, lost wages, dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed medical costs. www.health.ny.gov/professional...
David Carberry lives in Hamburg, NY. He has blood type “AB” and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Dave is listed at ECMC.
He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: kidneyconnection.org/my-story-Dav...
He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: kidneyconnection.org/my-story-Dav...
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
David Carberry lives in Hamburg, NY. He has blood type “AB” and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Dave is listed at ECMC.
He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: kidneyconnection.org/my-story-Dav...
He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: kidneyconnection.org/my-story-Dav...
Bobbie Shepherd is celebrating a special milestone this week: 50 years with her transplanted kidney! The Ohio resident received the donated organ at age 7.
Check out her inspiring story: www.10tv.com/article/news...
Check out her inspiring story: www.10tv.com/article/news...
September 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Bobbie Shepherd is celebrating a special milestone this week: 50 years with her transplanted kidney! The Ohio resident received the donated organ at age 7.
Check out her inspiring story: www.10tv.com/article/news...
Check out her inspiring story: www.10tv.com/article/news...
Controlling diabetes is an important way to protect kidney health. Niagara County is offering a free six-week diabetes self management workshop starting Oct. 20. Check it out! www.niagaracounty.gov/news_detail_...
September 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Controlling diabetes is an important way to protect kidney health. Niagara County is offering a free six-week diabetes self management workshop starting Oct. 20. Check it out! www.niagaracounty.gov/news_detail_...
Are you considering a kidney transplant? Join the National Forum of ESRD Networks on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a free 1-hour webinar to learn about the reality of this life-changing surgery.
September 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Are you considering a kidney transplant? Join the National Forum of ESRD Networks on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a free 1-hour webinar to learn about the reality of this life-changing surgery.
The Kidney Foundation of WNY joins in celebrating Nephrology Nurses Week from Sept. 14-20! #NNW25 #NephNurseStrong
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Kidney Foundation of WNY joins in celebrating Nephrology Nurses Week from Sept. 14-20! #NNW25 #NephNurseStrong
Erie County Medical Center reported that 11 life-saving transplants were performed at ECMC in August, adding, "Thank you to our donors and their families for their selfless gift of life."
#DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
#DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
September 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Erie County Medical Center reported that 11 life-saving transplants were performed at ECMC in August, adding, "Thank you to our donors and their families for their selfless gift of life."
#DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
#DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
Just 1 in 3 people know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, according to a recent survey commissioned by the American Kidney Fund.
August 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Just 1 in 3 people know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, according to a recent survey commissioned by the American Kidney Fund.
When 14-year-old Joana’s life was turned upside down by end-stage renal failure, her mother stepped forward without hesitation. Marina donated a kidney to her daughter in 2013, sparking nine years of thriving life for Joana despite initial challenges and rejection scares.
August 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
When 14-year-old Joana’s life was turned upside down by end-stage renal failure, her mother stepped forward without hesitation. Marina donated a kidney to her daughter in 2013, sparking nine years of thriving life for Joana despite initial challenges and rejection scares.
Considering home dialysis? The National Forum of ESRD Networks will host a free webinar Tues., Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Nephrologist Ramin Sam, MD, will discuss the modality. Patients & a care partner will share personal successes & experiences with home dialysis. tinyurl.com/HomeDWebinar
August 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Considering home dialysis? The National Forum of ESRD Networks will host a free webinar Tues., Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Nephrologist Ramin Sam, MD, will discuss the modality. Patients & a care partner will share personal successes & experiences with home dialysis. tinyurl.com/HomeDWebinar
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. More than 100,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list. Members of racial and ethnic minorities make up 60 percent of those waiting. Every day, an average of 13 people die waiting for a transplant.
www.kfwny.org/post/nmdam2025
www.kfwny.org/post/nmdam2025
August 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. More than 100,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list. Members of racial and ethnic minorities make up 60 percent of those waiting. Every day, an average of 13 people die waiting for a transplant.
www.kfwny.org/post/nmdam2025
www.kfwny.org/post/nmdam2025
John Cole of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney transplant from a living donor. He is working with the transplant center at ECMC and has type O blood.
August 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
John Cole of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney transplant from a living donor. He is working with the transplant center at ECMC and has type O blood.
🚙 “Every great road trip needs pit stops, and right now-l'm at one." I've got a lot of miles left in me, but I need a kidney to keep driving forward. Can you help me? One donation can save my life. I’m O negative and currently on ECMC waiting list.
July 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🚙 “Every great road trip needs pit stops, and right now-l'm at one." I've got a lot of miles left in me, but I need a kidney to keep driving forward. Can you help me? One donation can save my life. I’m O negative and currently on ECMC waiting list.
The Kidney Wellness and Transplant Support Group will be having their next meeting in-person at ECMC, 3rd floor in Conference room C beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. Questions? Call 716-898-5450 or email spelino [at] ecmc [dot] edu
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July 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Kidney Wellness and Transplant Support Group will be having their next meeting in-person at ECMC, 3rd floor in Conference room C beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. Questions? Call 716-898-5450 or email spelino [at] ecmc [dot] edu
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When frequent flyer Bruce Gamble needed a kidney transplant, Delta customer service agent Jill Hickey of Birmingham decided to get tested as a living donor. CNN has their story: www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/t...
July 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When frequent flyer Bruce Gamble needed a kidney transplant, Delta customer service agent Jill Hickey of Birmingham decided to get tested as a living donor. CNN has their story: www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/t...
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults limit their sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day. Many people with Chronic Kidney Disease need to limit their sodium even more. Your health care professional can determine your sodium limit, based on your kidney health.
July 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults limit their sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day. Many people with Chronic Kidney Disease need to limit their sodium even more. Your health care professional can determine your sodium limit, based on your kidney health.
Here are *some* of the cases of nutritional supplements that the Kidney Foundation of WNY delivered this week for people on dialysis. We also assisted patients with transportation, groceries and other urgent needs. #KidneyHealth #Dialysis
July 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here are *some* of the cases of nutritional supplements that the Kidney Foundation of WNY delivered this week for people on dialysis. We also assisted patients with transportation, groceries and other urgent needs. #KidneyHealth #Dialysis
Jeff Griffin, along with family and friends, took part in the Walk for Kidney Health on June 22. The group walks in memory of Griffin’s late wife, Margaret, who passed away in March 2022 due to calciphylaxis, a rare disease with no known cure.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Jeff Griffin, along with family and friends, took part in the Walk for Kidney Health on June 22. The group walks in memory of Griffin’s late wife, Margaret, who passed away in March 2022 due to calciphylaxis, a rare disease with no known cure.
www.post-journal.com/news/communi...
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We can't wait to see you at the Walk for Kidney Health on Sunday morning!
June 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We can't wait to see you at the Walk for Kidney Health on Sunday morning!
Attention runners: The 5K for Kidney Health is Sunday, June 22! Register at www.kfwny.org/walk
June 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Attention runners: The 5K for Kidney Health is Sunday, June 22! Register at www.kfwny.org/walk
The Walk for Kidney Health is Sunday, June 22! Sign up today at www.kfwny.org/walk to join us at the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
Participation in the walk itself is free and a great way to show your support for people with kidney disease.
Participation in the walk itself is free and a great way to show your support for people with kidney disease.
June 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Walk for Kidney Health is Sunday, June 22! Sign up today at www.kfwny.org/walk to join us at the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
Participation in the walk itself is free and a great way to show your support for people with kidney disease.
Participation in the walk itself is free and a great way to show your support for people with kidney disease.