Since 1950, The National Kidney Foundation has been leading the way in the detection, prevention and treatment of diseases of the kidney and urinary tract. Originally called the Committee for Nephrosis Research, the foundation was founded by Mr. & Mrs. Harry Debold of Tuckahoe, New York after their infant son was stricken with an unknown diseases of the kidneys.

A branch of the NKF, the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California brings help and hope to the more than one million southern Californian's who suffer from kidney and urologic diseases. They provide the communities in Southern California with patient and community services, advocacy, public and professional education, research and organ donation programs.

Circle of Friends is honored to assist the National Kidney Foundation in their 28th Annual Gift of Life Tribute Celebration. Funds raised from the event support direct patient services and benefit children suffering from life-threatening kidney disease, as well as those awaiting transplants. Circle of Friends was proud to donate product for their silent auction, and over 700 items for all those who attended.

To learn more about Kidney Disease and information regarding the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, visit them on the web at: http://www.kidneysocal.org