My loving husband, Patrick Lara has recently lost his fight against kidney disease and I created this page in his memory.

It can be overwhelming to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis, the journey is often long and difficult. NKF is a source of hope and comfort for families like mine – a place to turn in their darkest hour.

Please consider making a special gift  and support a cause that’s close to my heart. Together we can ensure that others won’t have to suffer.


Your generosity will fund the fight to:

- Expand access to home dialysis and kidney transplants for all Americans.

- Increase funding for kidney disease research

- Identify and eliminate kidney health disparities


Every gift, no matter how small, is meaningful to me and will ensure that their legacy can live on in this important work. I am so grateful for your support to help fight kidney disease.

Thank you.
Denise Lara