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Media Contact:
Tenee Hawkins
Director of Communications
404.658.1423
thawkins@kidneyfund.org
NEW YORK (March 9) – Today, the American Kidney Fund announced its 4th Annual New York Spring Event to be held on World Kidney Day, March 11, at Twenty Four Fifth in New York City. The New York Spring Event is the American Kidney Fund’s signature fundraiser in New York City. This year’s event, chaired by Liz Enright, will honor kidney donor Carla Giampaglia as Humanitarian of the Year and Victor L. Schuster, M.D. as Nephrologist of the Year.
“We look forward to the New York Spring Event every year, as it gives us an opportunity to thank our friends and supporters in the Northeast,” said LaVarne A. Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Kidney Fund. “Furthermore, to have the opportunity to recognize people like Carla Giampaglia and Dr. Victor L. Schuster is truly a privilege.”
All proceeds of the fundraiser will be used to support the programs of the American Kidney Fund. In 2009, the American Kidney Fund provided over $2.2 million in treatment-related financial assistance to kidney patients in the state of New York.
For more information about the 4th Annual New York Spring Event, visit www.kidneyfund.org or contact Doug Davidson at (516) 336-8530 or ddavidson@kidneyfund.org.
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About the American Kidney Fund
The mission of the American Kidney Fund is to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need; health education; and prevention efforts. As the nation’s No. 1 source of treatment-related financial assistance to kidney patients, the American Kidney Fund in 2009 provided charitable grants totaling nearly $155 million to more than 87,000 dialysis patients in all 50 states.
The American Kidney Fund reaches tens of thousands of individuals each year with information about kidney health; operates a kidney disease screening program targeting high-risk populations; and maintains a toll-free HelpLine (866-300-2900) which provides education about kidney disease. The American Kidney Fund is a seven-time recipient of the highest “Four Star” rating from Charity Navigator; holds an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy; adheres to the National Health Council Standards of Excellence; and is a member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org. | 
