NephCure Kidney International Rings Opening Bell at NYSE

NephCure Kidney International (NKI) rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at 9:30 AM Friday, August 15, 2014.

“We are thrilled to have been asked and for the opportunity to join the legions who have come before us in having this honor,” said Mark Stone, NephCure Kidney International CEO.

Representatives from NKI took the podium alongside NephCure Board Members and NephCure families including The Silvermans, The Genatt’s, Michael Levine, and Tim Brink. Five-year-old Jed Silverman had the honor of ringing the bell.

“This is an incredible opportunity for NephCure Kidney International. We appreciate the chance to raise awareness of the foundation, and its work to find a cure for the devastating kidney disease FSGS and the other diseases that cause Nephrotic Syndrome,” said Michael Levine, NKI Board Member. Mr. Levine’s 11-year-old son Matthew is currently battling FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis).

More than 8,000 people are diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome every year, and FSGS is the leading cause of kidney failure in children. In the United States alone more than 26 million suffer from some form of kidney disease. Since its inception, NephCure has contributed more than $13 million dollars toward FSGS and NS research. NKI remains the only organization dedicated to funding research to end FSGS and NS.