East Tennessee Kidney Foundation

04/03/2026

ETKF was proud to be part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration for Trinity Dental Clinic!

Trinity Dental Clinic is an incredible community partner, working with us every day to support dialysis patients across Blount County—We hope to expand services into additional counties soon. We’re grateful for their commitment to improving lives and strengthening our community.

04/02/2026

Today, ETKF had the honor of attending the Gift of Life Ceremony at UT Medical Center alongside Tennessee Donor Services.

Hearing the unwavering dedication of Dr. Oscar Grandas, the steadfast commitment of Billy Jarvis, and the deeply moving stories shared by Martha Wright, a donor mother, and Hallerin Hilton Hill, a transplant recipient, left us profoundly impacted.

It was a powerful reminder of the lives touched through organ donation and the incredible strength, compassion, and generosity within this community. We left feeling both humbled and truly blessed.

04/01/2026

Today, ETKF is in the Tri-Cities area of Kingsport, Tennessee, working alongside the incredible clinics we are honored to support each day. DCI, Fresenius, and DaVita are on the front lines every day caring for dialysis patients with chronic kidney failure and ESRD.

We are proud to partner with these clinics to help provide nutritional supplements, warm blankets, and support and encouragement cards for patients during treatment. Many dialysis patients often feel cold during treatment because of lower blood pressure, anemia, blood cooling outside the body, cool dialysate, and clinic room temperatures that are kept low for safety.

A special thank you to Mikayla and Sarah for taking the time to be with us today—we appreciate your compassion and dedication to these patients.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and to support the teams who care for our community every single day.

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04/01/2026

April is 💚💙

Right here in East Tennessee, thousands of people are waiting for a kidney transplant.

One decision — yours — could save a life.

Living kidney donation is often the fastest and best option for patients, giving them more time with the people they love.

If you’ve ever considered becoming a donor, now is the time to learn more.

👉 https://www.etkidney.org/how-to-become-a-kidney-donor/

03/30/2026

We cannot wait for this!!!

We're raising awareness for kidney health and the critical need for kidney donors during National Kidney Month on Connections!

On this segment, Knoxville broadcaster Hallerin Hilton Hill Show joins us to share the transplant journey that resulted in him receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant from a living donor.

Don't miss this episode of Connections on Tuesday, March 31st, at 7 PM ET/6 PM CT on our page and on your favorite podcast platforms!

03/27/2026

We are incredibly grateful to all of the amazing community partners who helped make this year’s Knox Shamrock Fest such a success! 💚

With over 50 nonprofit booths represented, this event was a true reflection of what community is all about—coming together to support, uplift, and serve one another.

We’re proud to stand alongside organizations that are committed to making East Tennessee a better place for everyone who lives here, works here, and raises their families here.

📸 Check out event photos here: https://www.etkidney.org/event-photos/

Thank you for your passion, your partnership, and your impact. We couldn’t do it without you!

03/25/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing team at Toyota Tsusho America for their generous donation of blankets to the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation 💙

For dialysis patients, treatment can last several hours at a time—often leaving them feeling cold, fatigued, and vulnerable. These blankets will do so much more than provide warmth—they offer comfort, dignity, and a small sense of home during a difficult and necessary medical process. Something as simple as a warm blanket can make a long treatment session a little more bearable, and that matters more than words can express.

As a small but dedicated team, support like this allows us to better care for the patients who rely on us every single day. This is what community looks like.

Thank you, Toyota Tsusho America, for stepping up and making a real difference in the lives of dialysis patients across East Tennessee.

03/24/2026

We always love catching up with James and the incredible team at Fresenius Loudon (Lenoir City)! 💙

Making deliveries of Pure Protein Bars is more than just a visit — it’s about supporting patients with the nutrition they need to stay strong through dialysis. Programs like this help ensure patients get the protein and nutrients that are critical to their health and quality of life.

Grateful for partners who care as deeply as we do about our community.

Learn more about our Nutritional Supplement Program: https://www.etkidney.org/nutritional-supplement-program/

03/23/2026

We were honored to represent the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation at the University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium, speaking with the Kenjo Market Management Team alongside Billy Jarvis from Tennessee Donor Services.

It was a meaningful opportunity to share the impact of our programs and highlight the importance of supporting local initiatives that directly serve kidney patients across East Tennessee. Partnerships like these help us continue delivering critical resources and improving lives in our community.

Thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible!

03/20/2026

Spring is here 🌸 — and it’s the perfect time to refresh your health habits.

March is National Kidney Month, a reminder that small, everyday choices can make a big difference in preventing kidney disease. From staying hydrated to managing blood pressure and making smarter nutrition choices, prevention starts with you.

Learn simple steps you can take today to protect your kidney health:
https://www.etkidney.org/preventing-kidney-disease/

03/19/2026

Last Friday, March 13th, we had the honor of returning to the Hallerin Hilton Hill Show. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share this meaningful conversation featuring Neal Crye Hallerin, and Travis.

Our work doesn’t stop after events. We continue the search for a kidney for Neal and Teresa, while pushing forward to raise awareness every single month—especially during March, Kidney Awareness Month.

Thank you for supporting this mission and helping us keep the momentum going.

03/18/2026

We are so blessed to have had the amazing support from everyone at DCI. Thank you so much!!