In 1950, Ada and Harry DeBold learned that their infant son had kidney damage from nephrotic syndrome. Today, treatments like dialysis or kidney transplants would give him a chance at life. Back then, these treatments weren’t available.
The DeBolds didn’t give up. Their determination led to the creation of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). 75 years later, NKF continues to revolutionize the fight against kidney disease.
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How did the National Kidney Foundation get here? It's a story 75 years in the making, beginning in 1950 with two parents' love for their son.
In 1950, Ada and Harry DeBold were determined to fight for their infant son who had kidney damage from nephrotic syndrome. That determination would lead to the creation of the National Kidney Foundation.
In 1950, Ada and Harry DeBold were determined to fight for their infant son who had kidney damage from nephrotic syndrome. That determination would lead to the creation of the National Kidney Foundation.