How to Donate to the Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation was founded in 1950 by the DeBold family as a way to help families pay for treatment and fund research. The foundation was instrumental in helping fund dialysis and transplant research. Today, the foundation funds research and helps individuals with kidney disease with financial and emotional support. There are many ways to help the National Kidney Foundation.
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There are Several Ways to Donate
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Consider donating a used car, truck or boat, to the National Kidney Foundation. You will get a receipt and can write off the cost of the vehicle as a tax donation. The foundation will arrange to pick up the vehicle and give you the proper IRS documentation.
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Ask your company to consider making a corporate donation to the National Kidney Foundation. Companies can donate either money or goods or services (such as printing, computer equipment, etc).
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Donate money to the National Kidney Foundation by writing a check now or adding the National Kidney Foundation to your will. If you wish to remember the National Kidney Foundation in your will, consult your family and attorney so that your wish is known and made legal and binding.
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Volunteer with the National Kidney Foundation. You can volunteer daily, weekly or monthly. Contact your local branch of the National Kidney Foundation to find out what opportunities are available. The time you do give is appreciated and needed.
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Donate your kidneys. Visit the Donate Life America website at www.donatelife.net and choose your state of residence. There you'll find out how you can register for organ donation. In most states it's as simple as stating the information on your driver's license. You should also make your wishes known to your family and doctor.
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You can also become a living donor of a kidney. This is generally an option that's considered when a close relative, such as a sister, brother or child, is in need of a kidney. To find out about living donation, visit www.livingdonors.org.
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