National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Leading the fight against kidney disease

Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 Kidney Ball! We raised over $633,000, hosted 721 enthusiastic guests, and made a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of Michiganders living with kidney disease, while also helping to prevent countless others from ever facing that journey.

Thank you to the 57 sponsors and 100 volunteers for their contributions to the ‘Most Fun Black Tie Event in Metro Detroit!’

Click here to see photos from Hour Detroit- thank you to Erin Marie Miller for taking photos.

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s 20th annual Kidney Ball was held on November 22, 2025 at the Saint John’s Resort new ballroom, The Monarch, a 17,000-square-foot event space in Plymouth, MI.

Event Leadership
The Co-Chairs of the Kidney Ball are Dr. John Magee, University of Michigan Transplant Center; Loren Venegas, Ideal Group, and Patrick A. Rugiero, Roman Village Restaurant Group.

 

This is a photo of a white couple looking at the silent auction at the 2023 Kidney Ball.

Click here to purchase your Kidney Ball Tickets!

Auction

Each year, the Kidney Ball has more than 250 unique and exciting silent auction items and packages.

If you’re interested in donating a tax deductible item, package, or experience to the Kidney Ball auction, please contact Sharon Hardin at 734-765-6188 or shardin@nkfm.org.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

HHS Tech Group logoLaMarca logo

Henry Ford Health logo

General RV Center logo

Loren Venegas and Deborah Fishaw Venegas

VTC Insurance logo

Sponsorships

The Kidney Ball would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. There are many opportunities to sponsor the Kidney Ball. Please click here for the 2025 Kidney Ball Sponsorship Opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Jefferson Sponsor(s): $50,000
  • Woodward Sponsor(s): $25,000
  • Midtown Sponsor(s): $15,000
  • Grand Boulevard Sponsor(s): $10,000
  • Lafayette Sponsor(s): $6,000
  • Corktown Sponsor(s): $2,500
  • Trumbull Sponsor(s): $1,000

Additional opportunities are also available for making donations to the Kidney Ball Auction, purchasing an ad for the program book, or underwriting some of our award-winning children’s programs.

For questions about sponsorships, please contact Lisa Schutz Jelic at lschutz@nkfm.org or 734-476-2064.

Photo & Video Disclaimer:

Please be aware that photos and videos may be taken at this event. By attending, you grant the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan permission to use your image and likeness, for use in online and in print, for promotional and educational purposes. Please click here to see our Photo/Video Policy for more details.