The Irish Kidney Association is a charitable voluntary organisation founded in 1978. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of renal patients and their families and carers, living with and affected by end stage renal disease.
Light Up Our Tree of Hope
This festive season, we invite you to participate in a special and heart-warming initiative in aid of the National Kidney Support Centre at Beaumont.
Purchase a light on our virtual Christmas Tree, and together we can share the light of hope and compassion with those who need it. You can dedicate your light to a loved one and leave a dedicated message on the tree, to mark this special time of year.
All proceeds from this year’s Virtual Tree of Hope will go towards helping us to reopen our National Kidney Support Centre, which will provide a much needed home from home for kidney patients and their families across Ireland, throughout the year. Our goal is to raise €100,000 for the centre by the end of 2025, so we would really appreciate your support!
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Our Impact
The Irish Kidney Association is dedicated to transforming the lives of kidney patients and those at risk of kidney disease through a range of impactful services. Our advocacy efforts have successfully influenced healthcare policies, such as prioritising kidney and transplant patients in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. We champion organ donor awareness, reaching millions and engaging thousands through our annual campaign. Our patient accommodation has supported over 1,000 individuals visiting hospitals for transplants. We provide extensive counselling, a Living Well Programme and a Peer Support service to meet rising demands for mental health services. Additionally, our patient holidays and dialysis abroad programmes offer much-needed respite and support to hundreds of individuals and families annually. Financial assistance through our Patient Support Fund also aids those in need.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Start A Fundraiser
We believe in the power of collective action. Our mission to support kidney patients and their families relies on the generous fundraising efforts made by the people in our community.
By starting a fundraiser, you can contribute to the ongoing funding of our services and help ensure that every kidney patient receives the support they need.
Support our National Kidney Centre
A fundraising campaign has been launched at www.supportkidneycentre.ie to support the redevelopment of our National Kidney Support Centre. By visiting this website, supporters can give an item required to get the centre back up and running, from windows and washing machines, to teaspoons and toasters. We need it all and we need your help!
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Here at the IKA we're more than happy to assist you with anything you might need. If you've got any questions or concerns then please feel free to use the contact form to send us a message.