⚓ JOIN EKF
💚 No One Fights Alone — Join the #FilterLIFE Movement
Welcome to the Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) — a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on one mission:
To connect kidney warriors, veterans, and their families to real resources, real mentorship, and real community.
At EKF, we don’t just raise awareness — we take action. Every day, we meet people where they are and help them find the light at the end of the tunnel.
“I was living on home dialysis 12 hours a day, 7 days a week — and I’d lost all hope.
Then I found EKF on social media and decided to reach out. During my free intake session, they connected me with resources I didn’t even know existed.EKF helped me start my VA Disability claim, introduced me to advocates who guided me through the process, and linked me with a team that helped me find a living donor.
I’d been waiting nearly seven years at one hospital, not realizing I could list elsewhere. EKF helped me register at additional hospitals out of state — and shortly after, I received my kidney transplant.
EKF gave me back my hope, my life, and my mission.”
— Veteran Joe, U.S. Army (Ret.)
This is what EKF does — one warrior, one family, one victory at a time.
⚓ Join the #FilterLIFE Family today and help us continue the fight for every kidney warrior who deserves a second chance at life.
💚 Free Support for Every Kidney Warrior
At EKF, we believe every patient deserves access to real guidance, real connection, and real hope — without ever paying a dime.
Your journey begins here. Every new kidney warrior, veteran, or family member gets full access to:
☕ Coffee & Conversations — our free national virtual meetups held twice a month (1st Saturdays @ 10 AM EST & 3rd Thursdays @ 9 PM EST).
👥 Peer Support & Community — connect with fellow warriors who understand what it means to fight this battle.
🧭 Guided Resources — free educational materials, VA navigation tools, and CKD awareness guides.
💡 These services are made possible through donations and the support of our #FilterLIFE family — and they’ll always remain free for everyone.
📨 Stay Connected with EKF
Be the first to hear about new programs, community stories, and national kidney health updates.
Our newsletter delivers inspiration, education, and advocacy updates directly to your inbox — helping you stay in the fight with knowledge and connection.
👥 Personalized 1-on-1 Support
Your journey is unique — your support should be too.
Schedule a free, one-hour intake session with EKF Founder & CEO Dan Holmes.
During your session, we’ll:
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Understand where you are in your kidney or veteran journey.
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Identify challenges with healthcare, VA access, or diagnosis.
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Connect you to personalized resources and next steps.
⚡ Join the #FilterLIFE Membership — Our Inner Circle
As EKF grows, so does the demand for personal mentorship. This membership gives you priority access while helping us sustain our mission.
Through Patreon, you’ll gain access to our most engaged community of kidney warriors, veterans, and advocates — the EKF #FilterLIFE Family.
Here’s what’s included:
⭐ Priority Mentorship: Ongoing 1-on-1 and follow-up guidance from EKF leadership to help you navigate your personal or medical journey.
💬 24/7 #FilterLIFE Members Chat: Connect directly with other kidney warriors, caregivers, and veterans in a private, supportive space — day or night.
🪖 Members-Only LIVEs: Exclusive live sessions featuring guest experts, advocates, and continued conversations after every EKF event.
🎙️ Live Event Streams: Watch real-time feeds from our walks, community events, and advocacy talks across the nation.
🎖️ Veteran Rating Assistance: Get access to resources and mentorship designed to help veterans understand, improve, or appeal their VA disability ratings — including direct guidance from those who’ve been through the process.
🎟️ Event Discounts & Early Access: Be first to know about EKF summits, partnerships, and community gatherings.
🎁 Swag Giveaways: Members get first pick on EKF merch drops and exclusive designs.
📚 Expanded Resources: Veteran toolkits, CKD education materials, and advocacy training modules.
🫶 Direct Impact: Your membership directly sustains EKF’s national programs, keeping all core services free for patients and families.
💚 This small monthly contribution ensures we can continue offering free programs to all kidney warriors — while giving our #FilterLIFE members deeper access, stronger connections, and a greater voice in the mission.