Fourth Annual MCKF Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk

Posted on May 11, 2013 in 2013 5K, fundraiser | 0 comments

Congratulations to all of the runners who participated in the fourth annual MCKF Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk.   It was an exceptional day.  We had 27 sponsors, 547 registrants and 50 of the most exuberant kids running in the 100-yard dash Fun Run.  The day was filled with music, family activities, raffle prizes and educational opportunities.  Because of runner participation, countless hours of hard work by our volunteers and our magnificent sponsors, we were able to garner a net profit of $12,692.16. 

These funds will be used to positively impact the lives of those in our community living with kidney disease.  It is through your generosity and benevolence that we are able to carry on the mission of the MCKF.  Thank you to all who helped make this a successful event.

Give to MCKF While Eating at Ruby Tuesday

Posted on Feb 3, 2013 in 2013 5K, fundraiser | 0 comments

Did you work up an appetite at the Kicking Kidney Disease 5K?  Too tired to cook?  Want to celebrate meeting a personal or team goal? Just want to enjoy a meal with friends?

We have just the place.

Enjoy a meal at Ruby Tuesday on Saturday, March 2nd and Ruby Tuesday will donate 20% of your purchase to the Marion County Kidney Foundation. Simply download and print the PDF file below and present to your server. It’s that easy!

Bon appetite!

MCKF is participating in the H&R Block referral program

Posted on Jan 20, 2013 in fundraiser | 0 comments

During tax season, Jan 1-April 15, Marion County Kidney Foundation is participating in the H&R Block referral program.  For every new client that presents the attached promotional code and has their taxes completed at H&R Block, MCKF will receive $20.00.  Last year, MCKF became enrolled in the program very late in tax season (March) and still received a check for $250 without even trying to get referrals.  This year our goal is to raise $2000 which means we need 100 referrals.  You can help by simply distributing the flyer below to family, friends, businesses. You can distribute hard copies or electronically via email, Facebook or any other social media.  You must take the flyer with MCKF’s code with you for us to receive credit. This is a national program, so out-of-state family and friends can participate.

On behalf of the Marion County Kidney Foundation and those we serve, thank you for your ongoing support!

Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk Reminder

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 in 2013 5K, fundraiser | 0 comments

REMINDER

The Marion County Kidney Foundation (MCKF) will host it’s 4th Annual Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 2nd.  This is our major fundraiser.  With funds raised last year ($16,267.40) we were able to provide 28 individual grants to patients in financial crisis, provide $4,500 in holiday grocery gift cards to patients in need, and hold a Transplant Financial Readiness workshop for patients.

The philosophy of MCKF is to empower patients to improve the quality of their lives.  We believe in a “hand up” not a “hand out”.  We are proud of some of our successes:  One patient who received a grant to repair her car was not only able to get to dialysis treatments, she was also able to continue her education.  At age 55, she received the ”Outstanding Student” award from her college.  Another patient received an individual grant to purchase glasses.  Now she can see well enough to do her modality of choice which is peritoneal dialysis. This was very important to her quality of life.

In order to continue to build on these successes, we continue our fundraising efforts.  We are so appreciative of the support we receive from our OKG supporters and our community. Last year we had close to 600 runners/walkers, 13 community teams and 32 sponsors!  We hope that this year’s 5K fundraiser will be even more successful, but we need everyone’s help.

Here are some ways to help:

•  Register individually or with a team to run in the race. There’s a trophy for the Fastest Team (average time of team’s 5 fastest runners), The Biggest Team (team with most registrants), Spirit Award (team demonstrating the most Spirit).  There are also individual awards in each age category. Team Registration deadline is Feb 1st so don’t wait.  You may register as an individual until race day.

• Encourage family and friends to register. Tell your church family, clubs, etc about the race. Use email, Facebook or any other social networking site to tell people about this fun event.  Direct them to our website or FaceBook page for more information.

• MCKF Race Shirt – If you have a race shirt from previous years, wear it on casual Fridays, wear it to the gym, wear it out in the community.  People love our shirts and they are good advertising.

• Volunteer:  It takes enormous effort to put on this event but “many hands make light work”. Call (352) 671-5013 to volunteer.

Thank you for all your support!