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Living Donors Together and 1 Kidney Club Meetup – Eau Claire

Posted on April 8, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s Living Donors Together of WI and 1 Kidney Club are teaming up again to gather living donors, their transplant recipients, and friends of organ donation. This time a meet up in Eau Claire (first time ever to this part of the state). Come for as short or long as you’d like; 44 North has reserved a few tables for us upstairs (order on your own off the full menu). This meet up is a great way to connect with other living donors and friends of organ donation to swap stories and share ways to advocate in the donation world, especially in Donate Life Month. Recipient, Shireen and her living donor, Jen will be in attendance. Jen will share the tales of her recent climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Please RSVP on Facebook by April 9. 

KidneyCARE for Community at ThriveOn King

Posted on March 23, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to partner with Versiti Organ & Tissue and the Cream City Chapter of Links, Inc. on a kidney screening and education event at ThriveOn King. KidneyCARE for Community Day on April 16 will address this growing phenomenon with kidney disease education, healthy kidney screenings, and by emphasizing the need for more options and better access to quality care.

MCW Solid Organ Transplant Symposium 2026 (Professional Event)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by -

The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join Medical College of Wisconsin for the 2026 Solid Organ Transplant Symposium on April 10, 2026 as an exhibitor.

This day-long CME educational activity is designed with two parallel tracks for a diverse audience. The symposium will highlight best practices, access, and innovation in kidney and pancreas transplantation, and optimal strategies and approaches to minimize complications of chronic liver diseases and improve patient care. Invited speakers include distinguished academic providers who can provide up- to-date summaries of the topics.

The target audience for this event is gastroenterologists, nephrologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and dialysis technicians. For more information please contact the event organizers.

Black Family Wellness Expo

Posted on March 23, 2026 by -

The Black Family Wellness Expo is proudly hosted by the Milwaukee (WI) and Cream City (WI) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated. This event supports wellness, health and overall quality of life, and includes numerous activities and community organizations that promote health for the entire family. Stop by the NKFW table at this event on Saturday, March 28, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Evolve Church (6550 N 76th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223)

Silent Crisis: Kidney Disease Awareness Event

Posted on March 23, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join HD Community Enterprises on Wednesday, March 25 at Concordia 27 (831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208). The evening program will include a panel discussion with lived stories and expert insights of kidney transplant, living donation, and chronic kidney disease. Leave with a better understanding of the silent killer of chronic kidney disease including risk factors, prevention, and treatment options.

Featured Speakers:

  • Michael A Crowley – Living Donor and CEO of National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
  • Derek Mosley – Kidney Recipient

Light refreshments will be provided. Your RSVP is strongly encouraged for this free education event at hdcommunityenterprise.com/kidney-awareness 

Silent Crisis: Kidney Disease Awareness Event

Posted on March 23, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is pleased to join HD Community Enterprises for A Silent Crisis: Kidney Disease Awareness on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at  Concordia 27 (831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208). This evening program will shine alight on kidney disease with discussions of kidney transplantation, living kidney donation, and the importance of early detection. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP is strongly requested for this free public event at hdcommunityenterprise.com/kidney-awareness.

Featured Speakers:

  • Michael A.  Crowley – Living Donor and CEO of National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
  • Derek Mosley – Kidney Transplant Recipient

 

Central Wisconsin Gift of Life Scavenger Hunt

Posted on March 21, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join our friends at Central Wisconsin Gift of Life with an informational table at their annual Scavenger Hunt. Stop by to visit us on Saturday, April 18.

Please contact Central Wisconsin Gift of Life directly for event details and registration.

Cream City 5K 2026

Posted on March 21, 2026 by -

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to join Cream City 5k with an informational table at this event. Stop by to visit us at Greenfield Park on Saturday, April 25. For race details and registration, contact Cream City 5k.

Kilby Lake Campground – Organ Donation Celebration Weekend

Posted on February 27, 2026 by -

Kilby Lake Campground will host their annual Organ Donation Celebration Weekend with discounts for living donors, donor families, and transplant recpients, as well as a silent auction to benefit National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. Over the years the crew at Kilby Lake have improved countless lives as ambassadors for NKFW and organ transplant. We thank them for their ongoing partnership and look forward to joining the celebration on August 1.

Contact Kilby Lake Campground to reserve your spot or support their efforts with an auction donation at 608.297.2344 or on their website at https://www.kilbylakecampground.com/contact/

Paired Exchange & Altruistic Donation – Webinar and LDT Meeting

Posted on February 1, 2026 by -

Living Donors Together of Wisconsin's orange and gray logo

Did you know that you don’t have to be a direct match to become a living donor? You don’t even have to wait until your loved one with kidney disease needs a transplant to protect them in the future. Join NKFW’s Living Donors Together April meeting for a special presentation on how paired exchange, donor chains, and non-directed living organ donation can help help save multiple lives and ensure transplant recipients get the best possible match. Stick around after the presentation for an open forum discussion about living organ donation and connect with others navigating this journey.

LIVING DONORS TOGETHER is a program of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. This virtual community of living donors or anyone interested in living donation to learn, network and find support. Caregivers, healthcare professionals or patients interested in living donation are encouraged to participate in this informal conversation.

Meeting Topic: Paired Exchange & Altruistic Donation

Click Here to Register and Receive the Meeting Link

 

Thank you to UW Health Transplant Center for supporting this educational session!