Pediatric PatientsLEARN MORE Adult PatientsLEARN MORE Health Care ProfessionalsLEARN MORE Kidney Disease in Communities of ColorLEARN MORE We fund research and provide support and education to people affected by rare, protein-spilling kidney diseases. More than 1 in 7 U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, but up to 90% are unaware that they are sick. Although protein-spilling kidney diseases are individually rare, together they are a leading cause of kidney failure. When NephCure was formed in 2000, there was little research into Nephrotic Syndrome and few options for patients. $40M+ NephCure funds invested in research to date. 50+new potential treatments being tested for patients. 160+ NephCure Specialists nationwide providing expert care. 40kpatients and families reached yearly through our programs. Patient StoriesLEARN MORE NephCure Champion Spotlight: Paul BilledoRead MoreNephCure Champion Spotlight: Anthony PisaRead More2023 Rare Kidneys on the Hill Day Success, Largest Event in Organization HistoryRead MoreNephCure to Host Largest Rare Kidneys on the Hill DayRead More Get Involved Now is a pivotal moment for Nephrotic Syndrome patients. Take action to help shape the future of treatment and care for rare kidney disease. Advance Research Join Your Local Community Donate Upcoming Events 07 October 2023 Silicon Valley Pig Jig Excite BallparkSan Jose, CA 12 October 2023 NephCure Adult Support Group Online 14 October 2023 Rare Kidneys Connect – Atlanta 16 October 2023 NephCure Parent Support Group Online 23 October 2023 NephCure Teens Support Group Online 24 October 2023 NephCure Grandparent Support Group Online 09 November 2023 Countdown to a Cure New York City Pier Sixty, Chelsea PiersNYC 09 November 2023 NephCure Adult Support Group Online 20 November 2023 NephCure Parent Support Group Online 27 November 2023 NephCure Teens Support Group Online 28 November 2023 NephCure Grandparent Support Group Online 14 December 2023 NephCure Adult Support Group Online