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More
than 3,500 people are affected by kidney
disease.
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950
people are currently on dialysis.
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130
are currently waiting for a kidney transplant.
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54
people, on average, receive a kidney transplant
each year.
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1 in 9
people, over the age of 20, has kidney disease
and does not know it. This translates to
104,000 Maine people.
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Our Mission
Statement
The mission of the
National Kidney Foundation of Maine is to prevent kidney and urinary
tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals
and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability
of all organs for transplantation.
Our Vision Statement
It is the vision of
the National Kidney Foundation of Maine to improve the quality of
life for Maine patients and their families. We are committed to
making lives better through education, advocacy, information and
direct financialassistance. As one of 51 affiliates, we are part
of the largest non-profit organization promoting organ and tissue
donation to secure the future for all patients needing transplantation.
Contact Us
National Kidney Foundation
of Maine
630 Congress Street
P.O. Box 1134
Portland, ME 04104
207-772-7270
800-639-7220
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