Recent Report Highlights Risk Factors for Obesity and Kidney Failure

Are you African American, Latino, or Native American/Alaskan Native? Do you live in the southern US? Is your family income less than the federal poverty level?

Unfortunately, these are real risk factors affecting our health and the health of our children. People in these groups have a higher risk of developing obesity.

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Fashion Show Videos on YouTube

Videos from our 2010 Fashion Show event, “It’s the Fashion to Love Your Kidneys” are up on YouTube! Click here to watch our beautiful volunteer models walk the catwalk in support of MIKE Program. A huge thank you to Vo McBurney, videographer extraordinaire, for his help in documenting the event!

POIC Pre-Graduation Supper a Success!

MIKE Program mentors and youth from POIC got busy in the kitchen last Thursday to prepare a delicious, healthy meal for their peers, family members and community members. Using organic, whole wheat noodles and fresh basil, the students cooked up a scrumptious batch of spaghetti, serving “Tracy’s Chef Salad” on the side. The event… Read More »

De La Salle North Caholic Students Present to 5th graders at Madeleine Elementary

A big congratulations to MIKE Program students at De La Salle North Catholic High School. The youth did a fantastic job presenting kidney health information to younger students at Madeleine Elementary School. The presentation included several skits, a rap about kidney health, a poster display and a Q & A session. Great job, DLSNC… Read More »

New AmeriCorps Opportunity at MIKE Program

We are on the hunt for a full time Volunteer Coordinator to serve our organization through the AmeriCorps program!  Visit our Employment page to learn more about the position and submit your resume.