National Kidney Foundation Serving Central Ohio

10/30/2026

🎉 WE'RE 85% OF THE WAY TO OUR GOAL!

The Central Ohio Kidney Walk may be over, but the impact doesn't stop there!

Thanks to our incredible walkers, teams, sponsors, and supporters, we've made it 85% of the way toward our fundraising goal! We are so grateful for everyone who showed up, shared our mission, and helped make this year's Walk such a success.

But we're not finished yet! We have until November 18th to keep fundraising and close the gap.

Every dollar helps the National Kidney Foundation fight kidney disease, support those impacted, and work toward a future free from kidney disease.

Can you help us cross that finish line? There's still time to donate or share your fundraising page!

💚 Let's get to 100%!

https://www.kidneywalk.org/centralohio

10/25/2026

Amazing story highlighting Joey and Central Ohio’s own Chris! Their story and commitment to raising awareness about kidney disease and living donation continues to inspire us. 🧡

Joey Artinian has taken on some big challenges in his 26 years. He lost 100 pounds, became a long-distance runner, and donated a kidney to his dad. Now, he’s training to run the Chicago Marathon in NKF’s name.

10/21/2026

THANK YOU, CENTRAL OHIO KIDNEY WALK SPONSORS!

What started as a chilly fall morning turned into a beautiful, sunny day filled with smiles, community, and so much FUN!

Our Central Ohio Kidney Walk wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Thank you for investing in our mission, showing up for our community, and helping us raise awareness and support for the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease.

Your generosity helps the National Kidney Foundation continue providing education, resources, advocacy, and hope to those who need it most. We are so grateful to have you on our team!

From all of us at NKF, THANK YOU for helping make this year’s walk such a special day!

10/16/2026

☕🍂 NEW FOOD TRUCK ALERT! 🍂☕

We have a LAST-MINUTE addition to this Sunday’s Central Ohio Kidney Walk, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Meet Coffee Cabin, joining us to serve up hot coffee and hot chocolate to keep you cozy on our chilly fall morning!

And that’s not all. Stick around and satisfy your cravings with delicious eats from our other food vendors, Tabouli Cafe and Grateful Griddle!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and make a morning of it! There’s still time to register, and we can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Coffman Park | Dublin, OH
📅 This Sunday, October 18
⏰ Event starts at 8:30 AM

10/15/2026

🍂🏈 Make this Sunday morning count! 💚

It’s NOT too late to join us for the Central Ohio Kidney Walk THIS SUNDAY, October 18! 🎉 Bring the whole family, grab your friends, and spend a fun fall morning making a difference for the 1 in 7 American adults affected by kidney disease.

🥾 Enjoy a morning walk with our amazing community
🎨 Family-friendly fun and activities
🎃 Fall festivities and festive photo opportunities
🍔 Food trucks and tasty treats
💚 Help raise awareness and funds to support kidney patients, education, research, and advocacy

📍 Coffman Park | Dublin, Ohio
🗓️ Sunday, October 18
⏰ Event starts at 8:30 AM

Whether you’re walking with a team, bringing the kids, meeting up with friends, or coming out to support someone you love, there’s a place for YOU! Every step and every dollar helps make a difference.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Sign up today and be part of something meaningful.

🔗 Register here: https://www.kidneywalk.org/centralohio

Let’s make it a Sunday full of community, connection, fall fun, and a whole lot of heart!

09/30/2026

🚶‍♀️💙 Join us for Walk with a Doc this Saturday!

Get moving, connect with your community, and learn more about kidney health with the National Kidney Foundation!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Woodward Park & Community Center
5147 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
📌 Meet at the front picnic tables on the Karl Road side of the park

We’re excited to have Hayley Fournier, Programs Manager with the National Kidney Foundation Serving Central Ohio, joining us as our speaker! She’ll share information about kidney health and NKF programs before we head out for our walk.

Whether you’re an NKF supporter, a kidney patient or caregiver, or simply looking for a fun way to get moving, we’d love to have you join us! 💙

👉 RSVP here: https://walkwithadoc.org/rsvp/?id=209365

09/29/2026

🧡 Kari's first Kidney Walk! 🧡

This weekend, I had the opportunity to head to Toledo to help Josephine with the Toledo Kidney Walk at the beautiful Glass City Metropark.

It was such a great day — but more than anything, it was incredible to see so many people come together and be reminded of why we do what we do. Seeing kidney patients, families, donors, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters all in one place made the mission feel so real.

Now, I’m even more excited to bring that energy home to Central Ohio on October 18!

https://www.kidneywalk.org/centralohio

09/28/2026

🏆 WEEKLY FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE WINNER! 🏆

Congratulations to Leon Chou, this week’s challenge winner! 🎉

Leon was selected at random from everyone who completed this week’s challenge and is taking home a restaurant gift card!

And we’re especially excited to have Leon with us on October 18 at the Central Ohio Kidney Walk, where he’ll be sharing his personal story during our Mission Moment.

We can’t wait to hear from Leon and celebrate with him on Walk Day!

09/23/2026

👕 Want your Kidney Walk T-shirt before Walk Day? There’s still time to earn yours!

Raise $100 in donations on your individual Walk page to receive your Kidney Walk T-shirt.

📅 Raised $100 by September 20? Your shirt will be mailed directly to you before Walk Day!

💌 Reach $100 after September 20? No worries — you’ll still receive a shirt, but it will be mailed after the Walk.

Keep fundraising, keep sharing, and let’s hit that $100 goal!

📅 Central Ohio Kidney Walk | Sunday, October 18
📍 Coffman Park, Dublin

09/17/2026

We had an amazing Renal Roundtable this past Tuesday evening in Dayton, Ohio! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Otsuka, for an insightful presentation on IgA Nephropathy.

Another special thanks to our networking hour vendors: Amgen, Merck, and Natera. It was an evening full of education and connection!