Welcome to the Front Lines of kidney advocacy
EKF is where strength meets support
built by Veterans, led by patients, driven by purpose.
A veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by purpose, driving action to advocate, connect, support, and educate for kidney health. We are on a mission to ensure that no one is left BEHIND
SERVICES
Empowering Voices. Driving Change. Supporting Warriors.
☕Coffee & Conversations
A safe space for real talk.
EKF hosts 2x monthly peer-to-peer sessions where kidney warriors and caregivers come together to share experiences, ask questions, and build community. This isn’t your average support group — it’s where stories are heard, burdens are shared, and hope is renewed.
🫡 #FilterLIFE Membership
Join the inner circle that powers EKF’s mission.
Our #FilterLIFE Membership connects kidney warriors, veterans, and supporters who want to do more than watch the movement — they fuel it.
Members receive exclusive access to:
🎥 LIVE streams with EKF and special guests
☕ VIP Coffee & Conversations access
🎟️ Early event invites & merch giveaways
💚 Direct continued mentorship
🪖 Veteran Disability Rating Support and guidance through the VA process
Members help keep EKF programs — like Coffee & Conversations, patient navigation, and advocacy — free for those who need them most.
Together, we’re #FilterLIFE and proving that no one fights alone.
🇺🇸Capitol Hill Advocacy
Fighting for change where it matters most.
EKF is committed to influencing legislation that protects and supports kidney patients, veterans, and minority communities. We work with lawmakers, testify at hearings, and partner with national organizations to make sure kidney warriors are not left behind. Learn more about this years initiatives below
WHO WE SERVE
🇺🇸 Supporting Our Veterans
EKF stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the men and women who’ve served our nation.
We guide veterans through the complex VA healthcare system, helping them access the benefits they’ve earned and connect their service-related exposures to current health conditions — especially under the expanded protections of the PACT Act.
Our CEO’s own story of toxic exposure and rare kidney disease was instrumental in raising awareness and driving the passage of the PACT Act, ensuring that countless veterans can now receive the care and recognition they deserve.
From navigating disability claims to addressing PTSD, toxic exposure, and the mental toll of chronic illness, EKF is there every step of the way — because no warrior should battle kidney disease alone.
🌍 Reaching Every Community
EKF works to close the gaps in kidney health by reaching communities too often overlooked by the healthcare system — particularly Black and Brown neighborhoods disproportionately affected by kidney disease.
Through grassroots outreach, education, and early-detection initiatives, we bring vital resources directly to the people who need them most — ensuring awareness turns into action, and prevention leads to empowerment.
💚 Empowering Patients & Caregivers
From diagnosis to dialysis — and every step in between, EKF empowers patients and caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.
Whether it’s your first appointment or your hundredth, we make sure you never walk in alone — because understanding your care is the first step toward taking control of it.
EKF in Action
"The more you share your VULNERABILITIES the less VULNERABLE you become" -Dan Holmes
