Anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease It is second only to diabetes as the leading cause of kidney failure. …
Kidney Walk
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation is 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
The Kidney Walk presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ
transplant recipients, donor families, the medical communities and general
public to celebrate life and support the Foundations mission
The NKF Kidney Walks are designed to help people understand the need for
early detection of kidney disease While raising funds for the National
Kidney Foundations programs and services, the Kidney Walk provides an
opportunity for family, friends and colleagues to participate in an
inspiring, community-based event
In Hampton Roads there will be two walks:
Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Portsmouth City Park
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Center City in Newport News
At the Newport News location, there will also be an International Chili
Society sanctioned Chili Cookoff For more
information, call 8255450
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsor - 10,000
Oct 4: Portsmouth Walk - Oct 18: Newport News Walk/Chili Cook-off
Recognized as the Platinum Sponsor in event publicity
Company name and logo listed on all collateral marketing materials,
including sponsorship packets, Walk posters, etc
Company name and logo printed on Walk t-shirts as Platinum Sponsor
Commitment deadline is September 1, 2008
Four 4 company banners provided by sponsor displayed at both Walk
sites
Acknowledgement in NKF-VAs Annual Report and prominent feature in
print newsletter, Solutions circulation 5,000 prior to the Walks
Company logo on the NKF-VAs website wwwkidneyvaorg with a hotlink
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and/or literature at
both Walk sites
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Work site or community Kidney Assessment Testing for Community Health
KATCH in sponsors name
Employee volunteer opportunities
Opportunity for company representative to speak during event day
activities at both Walk sites
VIP tent at Newport News site
Gold Sponsor - 7,500
Oct 4: Portsmouth Walk - Oct 18: Newport News Walk/Chili Cook-off
Recognized as Gold Sponsor in event publicity
Company name/logo included on Walk t-shirts and all print media
commitment deadline is September 1, 2008
Three 3 Company banners provided by sponsor displayed at both Walk
sites
Acknowledgement in NKF-VAs annual report and recognition in one issue
of NKF-VAS newsletter, Solutions circulation 5,000
Company name listed on NKF-VAs website wwwkidneyvaorg with a
hotlink
Opportunity to distribute promotional material and/or literature at
both Walk sites
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Work site or community Kidney Assessment Testing for Community Health
KATCH in sponsors name
Silver Sponsor - 5,000
Oct 4: Portsmouth Walk - Oct 18: Newport News Walk/Chili Cook-off
Recognized as Silver Sponsor in event publicity
Name included on Walk t-shirts
and all print media commitment
deadline is September 1, 2008
Two 2 Company banners provided by sponsor at both Walk sites
Acknowledgement in NKF-VAs Annual Report
Company name listed on NKF-VAs website wwwkidneyvaorg with a
hotlink
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and/or literature at
both Walk sites
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Copper Sponsor - 2,500
Oct 4: Portsmouth Walk - Oct 18: Newport News Walk/Chili Cook-off
Company banner provided by sponsor displayed at both walk sites
Company name listed on NKF-VAs website wwwkidneyvaorg and
acknowledged in Annual Report
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and /or literature at
both Walk sites
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Bronze Sponsor - 1,500
Oct 4: Portsmouth Walk - Oct 18: Newport News Walk/Chili Cook-off
Company banner provided by sponsor displayed at both sites
Acknowledgment in Annual Report
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and /or literature at
both Walk sites
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Benefactor - 500
one site
Signage with company name displayed at a beverage stop
Acknowledgement from stage during event remarks
Kidney Facts
20 million Americans - about 1 in 8 Virginians - including children, now
have chronic kidney disease - and that many more are at increased risk
Nearly 800,000 persons in Virginia and 200,000 in West Virginia have
indications of kidney disease 9,000 Virginians are currently on dialysis
Approximately 100,000 people die every year from kidney disease
17 people die every day awaiting an organ transplant
Of 99,500 patients awaiting a transplant, 72,000 of those await a kidney
transplant
The number of kidney failure patients is expected to more than double, to
600,000, by 2010
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the US, accounting for
more than 43 percent of the people who start treatment for kidney failure
each year
High blood pressure and chronic kidney disease are closely related It is
second only to diabetes as the leading cause of kidney
failure
Warning Signs of kidney and/or urinary tract disease: pain in lower back,
blood in urine, painful or frequent urination, puffiness around eyes, feet
Diabetes and/or high blood pressure or family histories of either
increase the risk of kidney disease
Older Americans and African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders,
American Indians and Hispanics are at greater risk
What you can do:
Participate in a National Kidney Foundation Kidney Early Evaluation Program
KEEP health screening — free to the public
When having a physical examination, request a eGFR Glomerular Filtration
Rate report that indicates how well your kidneys are functioning Have a
routine test for blood pressure, urine and creatinine levels
Kidney Walk Sponsorship Agreement
Yes, I want to help The National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias and
support the 2008 Kidney Walks
Platinum Sponsor 10,00000 Gold Sponsor 7,500000
Silver Sponsor 5,00000 Copper Sponsor 2,50000
Bronze Sponsor 1,50000 Benefactor 50000
My check is enclosed for _________________
Please bill my credit card
for __________________
Amer Express MC Visa Discover
Card : _____________________________________ Exp Date: ________ VIN
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Signature:
__________________________________________________________________
Company name:
____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________
Billing Address:
______________________________________________________________
City, State: __________________________________________ Zip:
___________________
Home Phone: _________________________Business Phone:
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Email Address:
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Please make checks payable to: National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias
NKF-VAs
Please mail or fax form to:
National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias
2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 102
Hampton VA 23666
P: 7578255450 F: 7578255452
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Did you know
One
in eight Virginians and West Virginians - more than 20 million
people - have kidney disease and most dont know it; at least 20
million more are at risk
Anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney
disease is at greater risk
Nearly 90,000 people are waiting for organ transplants; 17 people die
every day while they wait
Of every NKF dollar, 80 cents goes directly to programs and services,
exceeding industry standards
NKF provides cutting edge education for physicians and allied health
professionals and research that ultimately improves the lives of kidney
patients
Patient services programs help identify people at risk for kidney
disease, support patients and families and provide education about
treatment
National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias
Kidney Walk
Source:kidneyva.org
