events
The Kidney Foundation of Ohio Gala was held virtually on Saturday, February 27. We were proud to honor the 2021 Person of the Year Award to Dr. John O’Toole from the Cleveland Clinic for his outstanding leadership and contributions in the field of nephrology & research, and dedication and service to the mission of the Kidney Foundation of Ohio. Thanks to our donors and corporate sponsors, the event raised more than $141,000.
Presenting Sponsor
Golf Outing in Memory of Dennis Kennedy
The annual Golf Outing was held on June 7, 2021 on the Legacy Course at Sweetbriar Golf Club in Avon Lake in memory of Dennis Kennedy. Dennis worked as the Director of Technical Services for Centers for Dialysis Care (CDC). He started a golf outing for CDC employees and dreamed of one day golfing at Pebble Beach until his passing in 1996. Dennis' coworkers decided not only to memorialize him by continuing the golf outing, but also turn it into a fundraiser for his second love, kidney patients.
Thanks to all of the attendees, volunteers, sponsors and donors the event raised more than $44,000 for our direct assistance programs.
The Summer Soiree was held on Thursday, July 22 at Music Box Supper Club. Guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, live music, auction, and raffles. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees the event raised more than $30,000.
Presented by the Fortney Foundation
The Harvest Walk & 5K was held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. Participants enjoy a one-mile walk or 5K run, family-friendly activities & more. Through the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and over 400 participants, we were able to raise more than $52,000.
Presenting Sponsors
The Kidney Foundation of Summit County 31st Annual Hot Dog Raffle was held remotely on Thursday, February 25. Ticket holders won various prizes, with a grand prize package of $500. All proceeds from this event go directly to patients in Summit County who are affected by kidney disease.
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. World Kidney Day is celebrated the second Thursday of March each year.
This year we presented a webinar that included information on COVID-19 and the vaccine, mental health, and an art activity. Watch the full recording of the webinar.
The Molto Bella Auto Show was held on Sunday, September 12 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. A dinner was held the evening before at Todaro’s Party Center. The night included cocktails, dinner, entertainment, auctions & a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from these events benefitted the Kidney Foundation of Ohio Summit County Chapter.