“Folks appreciate that the money is well spent, and they consider it making an investment. “It’s the signature fundraising event as far as financial support goes,” Carney said. The event will feature live entertainment from the band Fifty Amp Fuse, dinner prepared by Motor City Casino Executive Chef Scott Stromer and his staff, and an array of items up for auction. “They were created for the prevention of the disease, empowerment programs for those with the disease, and organ donation.” “There are lots and lots and lots of programs,” Carney said.

Several local dignitaries and business executives will attend the Ball, which aims to raise $550,000 to support the various programs and services that educate the public and assist those afflicted. But 70 percent of the disease is preventable.” “Nine hundred thousand people have kidney disease, 14,000 people are on dialysis, and in addition, there are countless others waiting for transplant. “It’s mind-boggling,” said National Kidney Foundation of Michigan CEO Dan Carney, of the number of people in Michigan that have kidney disease. This is what the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan wants the metro Detroit area, and all of Michigan, to know as it prepares for its upcoming 11th annual Kidney Ball on Dec.

Seventy percent of kidney disease is preventable.

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