Our Partners

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Learn more and get involved at kidneycan.org

Our Mission
The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation (JNF) is committed to empowering and enhancing the lives of kidney cancer patients and their caregivers through comprehensive support and education.

Learn more and get involved at jnfkidneycancer.org

To learn more about The Gathering Place, please visit touchedbycancer.org

KidneyCAN is a patient-created and patient-driven movement, drawing energy and motivation from people all over the United States and the world whose lives are impacted by kidney cancer. Our mission is to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. We engage in patient advocacy and power research by supporting government and industry research funding, facilitating research collaborations, and offering direct financial support for clinical and laboratory researchers with promising ideas. Together, we can find the cure.

Since 2009, the Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation (JNF) has been walking alongside kidney cancer patients and caregivers with free, personalized support that makes the journey less lonely and a lot more hopeful.

You’ll find us through:

  • “Real Talk on Renal Cancer” Podcast – candid conversations with top Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) oncologists and survivors, hosted by Laura Bratcher Esfeller

  • Private Facebook support communities + monthly peer-led Zoom support groups (English, Spanish, and a dedicated Stage IV group)

  • Free RCC expert webinars, nutritional guidance and virtual Q&A panels

  • Live educational symposiums across the U.S.

  • Annual “Celebrate Life” Dinner – a meaningful evening honoring RCC survivors and remembering those we’ve lost  

The Gathering Place, located in Beachwood & Westlake, Ohio, is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge.

Our in person & online programs and services address the body, the mind, and the spirit. We recognize that everyone has different needs while coping with cancer. Our programs and services are designed to meet people where they are on the cancer journey, whether you are the person with cancer or their loved one.