This organization was instrumental in getting a dialysis center in Athens, Al. Those original members lobbied in Montgomery for the unit and worked tirelessly to raise money to buy a van for transportation of dialysis patients. With hard work and many donations, they successfully got the first van and the totally volunteering drivers to facilitate the dream of helping the dialysis patients of Limestone Co. Due to liability issues, the bus was later donated to the county so they could continue the transportation of patients. ALKA now helps with patient's needs that are not covered by bigger organizations. They have helped with medicines, electric/gas bills, food, gasoline, heaters, and many more necessary items. They recently donated $4600.00 to the county for the lift on the new bus and repairs as needed. They support the yearly celebration of the patients with a picnic/meal and Christmas gift bags for all patients and staff.
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Health Support
Mission: Athens Limestone Kidney Association provides transportation to and from home to the dialysis center located in Athens, Alabama, when friends & family can't provide the transportation. Money from donations and fund raisers, such as the annual arts and crafts shows, are used for upkeep of the van that we have purchased, including gas, oil & insurance. We are currently raising money to replace the van when that becomes neccessary. All officers, van drivers, workers & members are 100% volunteer. No one in this organization is paid. We do need more people to volunteer though.