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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping improve the lives of children in Jamaica diagnosed with kidney disease. William Tavares-Finson,
- Mr.

Please email all questions and inquiries to jakidney.kids@gmail.com. The Jamaica Kidney Kids Foundation (JKKF) is a charity founded in 2012 with the goal to improve the care of children with kidney disease across Jamaica, especially the disenfranchised segment of society for whom it is next to impossible to afford treatment elsewhere. We achieve our goals by:
- Hospital support: Providing supplies to hospitals that care for such children (e.g. supplying the paediatric dialysis service at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) with consumables needed for life saving dialysis).

- Education: Hosting conferences, workshops, and public exhibitions to inform doctors and the public about new developments in renal care and the maintenance of good kidney health.

- Education: The JKKF Scholarship Fund – Assisted in sponsoring Paediatric Nephrology Fellowships abroad for 2 Jamaican paediatricians who have now returned as paediatric kidney specialists:one at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the other at Cornwall Regional Hospital.

- Family Support Group: Providing emotional support for families of children with kidney disease. The Directors of this Foundation are:
- Dr. Maolynne Miller,
- Mr. Craig Chin,
- Mr. Andrew Cocking, and
- Ms.Erin Hayle

06/03/2026

We want to say a big THANK YOU to Nurse Marjorie McLean who donated USD1,000 of her personal money to our Foundation. She has also coordinated the collection of the dialysis equipment and consumables for our Kidney Kids and hospitals offering dialysis.
We are truly grateful 🙏🏾

04/03/2026

Kidney disease does not just affect the body, it can affect the mind, too.

Mood changes, anxiety, low energy, or sleep difficulties are more common than many people realize. If you are struggling, talk to your healthcare team and reach out for support.

03/03/2026

Stage 5 Kidney Disease is very serious but it doesn’t mean you are powerless.

Even with dialysis, you can manage inflammation, fluid retention and stabilise your blood pressure to make a difference in your everyday activities.

27/02/2026

Help us help children with
There are so many ways to donate including through SpurrOpen. Just visit the link to get started.
https://spurropen.com/c55ab4e4

Visit our website or call us for more information on how you can make a difference.

23/02/2026

Get ready for World Kidney Day 2026!🙌🏾🙌🏾

Detect Early & Protect Your Kidneys! Kidney health is so important. Join us as we help spread awareness for good kidney health. Stay tuned!

17/02/2026

A little help goes a long way!

Our kids need your help to get the right treatment and medications to fight

Become a regular donor and make a difference in a child’s life!
Visit www.kidneykidsja.com to find out how.

16/02/2026

A big THANK YOU to the “Friends of Caroling at Beethoven” who made this donation of $538,950.10 possible to the Jamaica Kidney Kids Foundation.
We could not have done this without you! 🙏🏾❤️❤️

13/02/2026

Show your kidneys some love! ❤️
These silent heroes work hard every day. Choose a healthy lifestyle to protect your kidneys.

10/02/2026

We want to give another shout out to one of our corporate partners…Elite Diagnostic who plays a big part in allowing our kids to benefit from imaging services on a monthly basis.

We truly appreciate the support and look forward to the continued love you show to each and every one of our kids! ❤️

06/02/2026

During cooler temperatures, people often feel less thirsty leading to lower fluid intake. This may result in thicker blood, reduced kidney perfusion, and more concentrated urine.

Remember to stay hydrated while we experience a cold front this weekend.

02/02/2026

We want to give another shout out to one of our corporate partners…Micro Labs who helps with blood work for our kidney kids every month.

We truly appreciate the support and look forward to the continued love you show to each and every one of our kids! ❤️

29/01/2026

We just want to say a big THANK YOU to one of our corporate partners…The Chase Fund. Through our partnership, we have been able to provide dialysis consumables for our kidney kids, which include dialysis fluid, catheters and dialyzers.

We truly appreciate the support over the years and look forward to the continued love you show to each and every one of our kids! ❤️

Address

4 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10
Kingston

Website

http://kidneykidsja.com/

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