A Publication of the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky

FALL 2006
NxStage is the Next Stage in Hemodialysis Treatment
by: Andreas R. Price
If you are a patient having to deal with NxStage treatments are normally done six
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), I hope days per week, but only for approximately
you recognize the importance of a positive two hours per treatment versus the stan-
attitude when it comes to trying to main- dard 4 to 4 1/2 hour treatments done three
tain your health. Part of keeping that posi- times per week in-clinic. While the fre-
tive attitude is a desire to take more owner- quency of six days per week might be a
ship over your own care and treatment. drawback, the improvement in health and ON SALE NOW!
Many dialysis patients have been searching well-being makes the more frequent treat-
for a treatment method that allows them ments worth it. Also, the more frequent Donate Life Wristband $1
both the convenience and the flexibility of treatments are offset by the flexibility pro-
choosing their own treatment times with- vided by performing dialysis in the com- Cookbook $10
out having to be concerned about compro- fort of the patient's own home (or wherever
Team KY T-shirts $5
mising their health. While peritoneal di- the patient chooses).
alysis may be an option, hemodialysis pa- Organ Donation
While the NxStage provides numerous
tients have been limited in their choices for Car Magnets $3
benefits, three particular benefits stand out:
home treatments.
1. It provides more patients with access
Because of my own busy schedule, which to home hemodialysis. SUPPORT TEAM KY
includes frequent travel out of town, I was 2. It improves overall patient health and TODAY!
looking for an alternative to having to gives patients greater control over
schedule my in-clinic treatments at a unit their treatment and their lives.
in another city. As such, when I was ap- 3. Because of the portability of the ma- CALANDAR OF
proached with the opportunity to partici- chine and no need for a dedicated pure
pate in the NxStage hemodialysis home water source, it allows patients the
EVENTS
training program sponsored by the Univer- ability to travel.
Krazy for Kidneys
sity of Louisville, I quickly jumped at the
Andreas R. Price has been an ESRD patient for Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14
chance because of the personal freedom
26 years and returned to dialysis in 2003 after Call 502-585-5433
and fulfillment it offered.
nearly 14 years of transplantation. for information

US Transplant Games brings Thousands to Louisville KEEP Schedule

More than 1,200 athletes competed in their
own field of dreams at the National Kidney
Foundation’s Olympic-style 2006 U.S.
Transplant Games held in Louisville in
June. The four day athletic event show-
cased the success of transplantation while
calling for the critical need for organ do-
nors. Over 7,000 spectators were at the
Games.
Team Kentucky marched in
the Opening Ceremonies
boasting 65 athletes from ages
five to 75. Altogether, Team
Kentucky earned 46 medals
among fourteen sports.
October 21
The 2008 US Transplant Games will be
Maysville, KY
held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 11-
Maysville
16. University of Pittsburgh and the Uni-
Community
versity of Pittsburgh Medical Center
College
(UPMC) will serve as the host facility.
November 4
The 16th World Transplant Games will be
Richmond, KY
held next year in Bangkok, Thailand. Over
Mason Co.
50 countries are expected to participate.
Health Dept.
For the complete medal results or for more
November 9 & 10
information on upcoming Transplant
Paris, KY
Games, please visit
Legion Park Office
www.transplantgames.com. For more in-
formation on Team Kentucky, please call
502-585-5433 or visit www.nkfk.org.
 Kidney Walk: Kidney Walk Awards
Walking the Path to Prevention
Dialysis Team Challenge—Largest Team
hronic kidney disease is a public health issue af- Marilyn’s Angels - Fresenius, Louisville Area
fecting 20 million Americans. The NKFK Kidney
Walk, held on September 16, brought together di- Dialysis Team Challenge - Top Fundraiser
alysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor fami- Bethany’s Bardstown Brats -
lies, and others in the medical community to celebrate life Fresenius, Bardstown
and walk the path to the prevention of kidney disease.
Largest Team
The Kidney Walk welcomed Honorary Chair and guest KPMG
speaker, Louisville Metro Councilman and kidney patient
George Unseld. Councilman Unseld welcomed over 250 Top Team Fundraiser
walkers and encouraged all to continue the fight against Sassy Sisters
kidney disease. Walkers of all ages enjoyed the 2 mile Top Individual Fundraiser
walk at Waterfront Park and visited the Wellness Tent, Sherry Graham
Hero’s Tent, Activity Center, and Silent Auction Area.
Congratulations!
Generous contributions from corporate sponsors and indi-
viduals totaled over $40,000, funding that will support the
Foundation’s mission of making lives better for those 2006 Golf Tournament Results
affected by kidney disease and organ donation. The National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky continues to host one
Thank you to all who supported this year’s Kidney Walk of the most premier golf events for charity in the country. 200 golf-
and a special thanks to our volunteers. The Kidney Walk ers competed in the 2006 NKF Golf Classic held at Lake Forest
couldn’t have been successful without your support! Country Club on June 26, 2006. Brad Rives and John Voyles, Jr.,
co-chaired the event again and provided another outstanding year
Prevent Kidney Disease with almost $224,000 in gross revenue to benefit the National Kid-
ney Foundation of Kentucky. Golfers from across the globe graced
KEEP Screening the challenging, yet spectacular course managed by Golf Pro Matt
Just last year, over 2,000 people were Taylor. The double flight tournament produced two first place
diagnosed with chronic kidney disease teams; National Environmental Contracting and E.ON-US. Con-
(CKD) in the state of Kentucky. In gratulations to both teams, great job and enjoy the National Tourna-
2005, the NKFK screened 722 participants for CKD ment at Pebble Beach in 2007!
and its leading causes, high blood pressure and diabe- On July 26, 2006 another team was added to the National tourna-
tes. The results are staggering: 7% learned they have ment register for Pebble Beach in 2007. Team WKYT-TV Lexing-
diabetes, 12% learned they have hypertension, 66% ton took first place at the NKF Cadillac Invitational held at the Uni-
learned they have kidney disease, and 87% of partici- versity Club. Golf Chairman Chris Chaffin of Traditional Bank and
pants had at least one value out of the normal range. the committee made possible another great event dou-
bling the net revenue from last year. Thanks to all who
The Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), a free
made that possible and to our Platinum sponsor,
screening offered to those at increased risk of develop-
Quantrell Cadillac. We look forward to seeing every-
ing CKD, provided these individuals with life-saving
one there again next year.
information otherwise unavailable to them. The NKFK
continues to conduct these thorough, one hour screen-
ings throughout the state and Southern Indiana. KEEP
screenings include blood pressure and weight measure-
Golf Tournament Winners
ments, blood and urine analysis, and consultation with Louisville Lexington Cadillac
an on-site health professional. Participants are also NFK Golf Classic Invitational Golf Tournament
provided with physician referrals for follow-up care 1st Place
and a variety of educational materials. National Environmental 1st Place
Contracting Bill Pabst Randy Burke
For more KEEP information or to make an appoint-
E.ON-US Corky Gillis Stephen Mann
ment, please call the NKFK office at 1-800-737-LIFE.
2nd Place 2nd Place
Mechanical Construction Justin Dankel Brian Sayre
The NKFK staff would like to thank Services Jason Gabbard Todd Whan
all of our Pullman Power/Mellinger
volunteers for the time that you have & Associates 3rd Place
dedicated to make lives better for David O’Donnell Jason Collier
3rd Place
individuals with CKD. Jimmy Nash Derek Gordon
Roche Transplant
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! PIC Energy Services

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 In Loving Memory…
The following individuals donated to the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky in memory of loved ones
from May 16, 2006 through September 20, 2006. We are very grateful for these thoughtful contributions and
wish to express our sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

In Memory of Susie W. Adams In Memory of Deborah A. Gam- In Memory of James McMahan In Memory of Norma J. Trayner
Ed Radjunas brell Les D. Burton Mark L. Gardner
In Memory of Mary J. Bensing Lisa Higgins Billy Mefford
In Memory of Shirley Metzger Donald Mefford
Peter B. Doyle In Memory of Mary Lou Gardner Mark Menendez
Ron Livingston Peak Mills Christian Church
Keith E. Johnson
Robert M. Pharris In Memory of Frank Miller In Memory of Roger Waddell
Bill Vaught In Memory of Joseph Ghilardi Dan R. Coots David O’Leary
Aaron Grau
In Memory of Charles L. Bishop In Memory of James A. Newton In Memory of Una Walton
Bill Reynolds In Memory of Carl Givens Jr. Janet Connell Deena Drexler
Billy Reynolds Martha F. Gamble
In Memory of Donald Northcutt In Memory of William Webb Sr.
In Memory of Jerry W. Blair In Memory of James P. Goodlett Gerald D. Howard
Charles R. Blandford Pat Botner
Donna M. Mayes Jan L. Neace
Dr. John McCrillis Michael E. Braden
William T. Royalty
In Memory of Carl Oeth Ann Marie Brickzen
In Memory of John Clark Orena C. Branson Ruth Ann Burks
In Memory of Geraldine
Marlene R. Kochert Carrol J. Clements
Hammond Harold Deig
Charles E. Murphy David Lands
William Koshewa Roger Deig
Christopher S. Pendleton Linda Meier-Selvidge
Merle H. Gould
Ty & Tayleigh In Memory of Lillian Hester Mark A. Sheridan
David Nedros In Memory of Bud Perkins
In Memory of Gary Cox Donna Smith
Gary A. Jones
Tricia Adler In Memory of Margie Hines Richard A. Martin In Memory of Shervita West-
Sherry Breeding Joel S. DeMoss H. Minzenberger Jordan
Mary Jo Brown
In Memory of Roy Huff K. E. Minzenberger Cheryl Ben-David
Henry Downey
Joseph E. Crawford Shirley Minzenberger
Henry County Board of Education In Memory of Davis Willett
Rodney Nay Thomas E. Perkins
Sue Kelly Arnold R. Durwood
Nicholas E. Warisse
Tim Miller B.G. Willett Farms
In Memory of Mary E. Kasse Lisa Perkins
LaVon Rose James E. Fay
Arlene Booker National City Bank
In Memory of Ron Deaton Carl E. Booker Michael P. Hardesty
Jan & Darlene Knepshield Donald G. Gardiner In Memory of Michael Pierce Susan Knapp
Robert G. Wright Marietta Bickett Beatrice Marvel
In Memory of John Everett Richard A. Mahoney Clifton Scott Morgan
Eddie W. Bowling In Memory of Laura K. Knopp Rebecca Massey Assoc.
Herman Bush In Memory of Kenneth Porter
American Legion Post 229 Doye Steele
Pat Robertson
Marjorie Fischer Dennis Helms Curtis Tucker
Joseph Norman Ryan In Memory of David B. Puetz Ben F. Weaver
Ruth M. Spada In Memory of James F. Lawson Arthur E. Adams
Lawson’s Tractor & Implement White Farms
Carolyn R. Wilson In Memory of Anna Remer Mason H. Willett
In Memory of Eva Jean Ezell In Memory of Fred Macklin Harriet E. Green Vicky Lee Willett
Rachel Barner Margaret Borglum Patricia P. Taylor
Stephen Chaffin
Need Help? Dial 2-1-1! Holiday Eggnog
The NKFK is a participating organization in the Metro Ingredients:
United Way’s 2-1-1 call system, a service that connects 1 1/2 cups liquid non-dairy coffee creamer
people to community resources. A 2-1-1 caller is con- 1/2 cup frozen eggs or 1/2 cup liquid low-cholesterol egg substitute
nected with a counselor who directs them to organiza- 2 tablespoons sugar
tions that can assist them with their needs. Metro 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
United Way CEO Joe Tolan says 2-1-1 will “help peo- Nutmeg
ple navigate what can be a complicated network of ser- Directions:
vices.” Callers will receive information on a wide Combine first 4 ingredients in blender or beat with an electric mixer until
range of community organizations that provide any- well mixed. Chill thoroughly. Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
thing from clothing to support groups. 2-1-1 is avail- Analysis: Calories 134; Carbohydrates 13; Protein 3; Fat 8; Soduim 88; Potassium
159; Phosphorus 53; Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Milk, 1 Fat
able 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves Southern
Indiana (Clark, Floyd, and Harrison) and nine counties
Recipe from “Living Well on Dialysis: A Cookbook for Patients and Their Families”
in Kentucky (Bullitt, Carroll, Jefferson, Henry, Nelson, available free online at www.kidney.org.
Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble).
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 Board Members
George Basinger
Janet Connell
R. Scott Cornell, MD
250 E. Liberty Street
Jan Day
Suite 710
Chuck Fischesser Louisville, KY 40202
Stefan Kiessling, MD (502) 585-5433
Larry Kozlove (502) 585-1445 (fax)
Jeff Leonard www.nkfk.org
Mary Lou Marzian
Newton McCravy
Patrick Northam
Michael Parlier
Sanford Reikes, MD
Brad Rives
Marissa Vincent
Staff
Lisa Allgood, Executive Director
lallgood@nkfk.org
Jahanna Clapp, Admin. Assistant
jclapp@nkfk.org
Laura Temple, Program Associate
ltemple@nkfk.org
Virginia Barr, Office Manager
vbarr@nkfk.org

News Update from the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky

The NKFK is proud to announce that the Kentucky Medical Associa-

tion adopted a CKD resolution written by Dr. R. Scott Cornell. The Visit us on the Web!
resolution, titled “Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate in
Chronic Kidney Disease,” recognizes the growing public health con-
www.nkfk.org
cern CKD has become and calls for physicians to recognize the impor-
tance of GFR. The resolution states, “[it is] resolved, that the Ken-
tucky Medical Association urges physicians to consider ordering a
glomerular filtration rate calculation when a serum creatinine is or-
dered on patients at highest risk for kidney disease.” The Bowling Yes! I would like to receive the
Green Chapter is heading up the first Kidneys in the Classroom
Kidney Connection
Program in the area in October. Chapter volunteers will introduce the
program to hundreds of students in Warren County. Kentucky passed
the Donor Registry Bill. Contact Trust for Life at 1-866-945-5433 Name _______________________________
for more information regarding the registry and how to sign up. Address _____________________________
____________________________________
You can learn more about this exciting news in the next issue of City ________________________________
Kidney Connection! State _______________ Zip _____________
Email ______________________________
Please complete and send to:
National Kidney Foundation of KY
250 East Liberty Street, Ste. 710
Louisville, KY 40202
Or email Johanna Clapp at jclapp@nkfk.org