National Kidney Foundation Car Donation Program
The foundation facilitates car donations for helping people suffering from kidney diseases
The National Kidney Foundation urges people to donate a car to charity as part of Father’s Day celebrations. This would contribute to helping millions of people suffering with kidney diseases and their families. Research reports suggests that there are about 26 million people who suffering from the disease in the United States of America. There is an estimated 73 million people at the risk of developing such diseases as well. The vehicle donation program initiated by the National Kidney Foundation is one of the earliest programs of the sort to be conducted in the country. It is also one of the largest charity programs ever conducted in the history of US.
The car donation program organized by the National Kidney Foundation has been operating since 1983. It has received vehicles from about 6, 50,000 people approximately. The trucks, cars and boats offered by the people to the donation program have helped the foundation save numerous lives. The foundation keeps the donators updated regarding the status of the people who are helped with the donation provided. The vehicle donations provided to the foundation are tax deductable as well.
The donations are used for helping over 90,000 people waiting for kidney transplant. They are useful for imparting awareness about the various kidney related illnesses as well. They help in community services, medical research and organ donation programs. Car donations can be done easily by ordering for free pick up. This can be done by making a call to 1-800-488-CARS (2277). This can also be done by donating it online at the kidneycars.org. The donated vehicles are sold for parts or for auction.
More than 81% of the proceeds from the vehicle and parts auction are used for supporting the works of the foundation. They offer 24 hours support and suggestions on doubts regarding vehicle donation. They have a panel of car donation experts who are ready to assist the donators in any possible way.
For further details on car donation visit http://www.kidney.org/
About National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation is one of the leading organizations in United States of America, dedicated to treatment, prevention and awareness of kidney diseases. These services are offered to millions of patients, health care professionals and families who suffer from kidney diseases. This is a nonprofit organization and all donations made in its name are exempted from taxes.
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Call- 800.488.2277, 1-800-488-CARS (2277)
