Educational Events: Kidney Connections
join us for kidney connections
making kidney connections
We invite you to be a part of Kidney Connections, where each year you have four chances to learn from experts, patient ambassadors, and connect with each other. These events are a great way to meet people affected by kidney disease, share your stories, and learn together. In 2025, we will host a series of webinars in March, May, and November, and one in-person event in September. Each session will bring together healthcare professionals and patients to share helpful information and personal experiences.
meet the ambassadors
making kidney connections
Kidney Ambassadors play an important role in Kidney Connections. They are people affected by kidney disease who help support and encourage others going through similar experiences. Ambassadors tell their stories during webinars and attend in-person events to answer questions, share their experiences, and help create meaningful connections.

location & details

WEBINARS
March 6 - Webinar 1
Kidney Health and Prevention
May 15 - Webinar 2
Lupus and Kidney Disease
Thursday, May 15, 2025
12:00 - 1:00pm
Ambassadors: Kimberly & Dalilah
Healthcare professional: Dr. Patrick Cunningham, UChicago Medicine
November 13 - Webinar 3
Nutrition and Kidney Health
Thursday, November 13, 2025
12:00 - 1:00pm
IN-PERSON
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for an exciting half-day in-person event on Saturday, September 13 at the Chicago Courtyard Marriott UIC. You'll hear from patients and experts in a series of panels and have the chance to connect with others.
AGENDA
8:30am Registration and networking (continental breakfast available)
9:00am Welcome and patient panel discussion
10:30am Break and networking
11:00am Expert panel discussion
12:30pm Lunch and Networking
1:00pm Adjourn
Agenda may be subject to change

kidney health resources
empowering through education
program sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this program? Contact Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org.