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NKF-MD in the News
Longtime National Kidney Foundation of Maryland board member Henry J. "Hank" Suelau was profiled in the March 17 Daily Record. See the article here.
NKF-MD Annual Meeting
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland held its annual meeting on June 19 at the Maryland Historical Society. New board members were installed, and the leadership said goodbye to outgoing board members Ed Kraus, M.D., and Mary-Susan Donhauser.
New board members as of July 1 are: Tom Gillespie, Michael Jessup, Steve Kaiser, David Klassen, M.D., Joe Linguadoca and Henita Schiff.
Photo by Zeke Ayele
New board members, from left: Michael Jessup, David Klassen, M.D., Henita Schiff, NKF-MD Board President Marlene Manfra, Tom Gillespie, Steve Kaiser. Not pictured: Joe Linguadoca.
Awards were presented to some of our dedicated volunteers. Pam Salvo received the Linda Cameron Award for Patient Services, for her assistance with KEY screenings. Brian Nelson was named Volunteer of the Year for his work as chairman of the Beyond Dialysis event. Board member Henry "Hank" Suelau received the President's Award for providing years of service and counsel to the Foundation.
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Award winners, from left: Brian Nelson, NKF-MD Board President Marlene Manfra, Hank Suelau. Not pictured: Pam Salvo.
Research and Scientific Session
The NKF-MD held its annual Research and Scientific Session on May 15. Eighteen recipients of NKF-MD research grants presented their findings in a poster session.
Photo by Zeke Ayele
Our special guest speaker was Peter Agre, M.D., recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, pictured here with Michael Sutters, M.D., at right, 2007-08 chair of the Medical Advisory Board.
Dr. Agre discussed his research into aquaporins, or water-channel proteins that move water molecules through the cell membrane.
Upcoming KEY Screenings
Learn about 2008 KEY Screening dates and locations.
Delmarva Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament
The 2008 Delmarva Cadillac Invitational took place on Saturday, June 7 at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club in Berlin, Md.
Baltimore Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament
The 2008 Baltimore Cadillac Invitational is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9 at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Western Maryland NKF Golf Classic
The 1st Annual Western Maryland NKF Golf Classic will take place on Friday, October 10 at Cumberland Country Club.
A Tribute to Artie Shaw
A special treat is on tap for fans of the Big Band sound in western Maryland. NKF-MD presents "A Tribute to Artie Shaw" by the Brooks Tegler Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8 at Hagerstown's historic Maryland Theatre.
Gift of Life Gala
Join us for our 23rd Annual Gift of Life Gala to be held at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore on Saturday, November 22.
