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
EKF in Action
"The more you share your VULNERABILITIES the less VULNERABLE you become" -Dan Holmes
🇺🇸 Supporting Our Veterans
EKF stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the men and women who’ve served our nation.
We help veterans navigate the complex VA healthcare and benefits system, connecting their service-related toxic exposures to current health conditions — especially kidney disease — and guiding them under the expanded protections of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
Our CEO’s lived experience with toxic exposure and rare kidney disease helped elevate patient voices in the national conversation around toxic exposure, contributing to the broader advocacy movement that led to the PACT Act and expanded recognition for affected veterans.
From disability claims preparation and VSO coordination to addressing PTSD, toxic exposure, and the emotional toll of chronic illness, EKF helps veterans navigate the system with clarity and confidence — 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 communities disproportionately affected by kidney disease due to both systemic barriers and higher genetic risk factors.
Through grassroots outreach, culturally informed education, and early-awareness efforts, we bring trusted resources directly into the communities we serve. From sharing knowledge about genetic risks such as APOL1 to encouraging early screening and advocacy, we help turn awareness into action and prevention into empowerment.
Because real impact happens when people feel seen, informed, and supported — not filtered out.
💚 Impacting Patients & Caregivers
EKF turns lived experience into real-world impact for kidney patients and the families who support them.
In our first year alone, we’ve reached over 140,000 people, supported nearly 100 veterans, and conducted more than 100 one-on-one navigation sessions — connecting patients and caregivers to trusted resources and support.
Our work has earned national recognition, including the 2024 NephCure Impact Award and honors from the HopeWill Foundation. EKF’s patient voice has also contributed to national conversations around toxic exposure and kidney disease, including advocacy efforts surrounding the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 and participation in patient-informed research such as Dr. Lawrence Beck’s Voice of the Patient initiatives.
As EKF grows, so does our ability to support more patients and caregivers with education, mentorship, and advocacy — ensuring they feel informed, represented, and never alone in their journey.
Because when patients and caregivers are supported, outcomes improve and hope grows.
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.
🇺🇸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