Nebraska Kidney Association

Featured Board Member of the Month

Kerry Heinrich has been on the Board of Directors for 3 years.  She began her term as a member of the Development Board and continues to work in this capacity.  Kerry was instrumental in the creation of Wine, Wisdom and Whimsy.  This second annual wine tasting event will be held Friday Sept. 24, 2010. 

 

Kerry is not shy about encouraging participation, “Everyone put September 24^th on your calendar and buy a ticket…it will be so much fun!”

 

Kerry also has helped with the Kidney Cruise and the golf tournament.

 

Kerry’ hobbies include visiting wineries, working out at the gym and traveling.  Her favorite vacation destination is Sonoma, California, but sees a beach get-away in her future.  Kerry’s spare time is spent spoiling Britney, her yellow lab mix puppy.  She works at H&A Media Group, the publishers of “Home and Away”, the AAA Travel Magazine as the Integrated Marketing Director.  She began this position in May 2008, just about the same time she became involved with the NKA.  Kerry did not have a direct connection with kidney disease, but worked with CEO Tim Neal on other Boards and kept in touch over the years.  He needed Board Members and she believed it to be a great cause.  She signed on to learn more and to help out.  She enjoys working with the NKA group because she knows when she volunteers to help with an event or project that things will go as planned.  Kerry also enjoys knowing that the other members of the board are active and help when needed. 

 

“We asked the Board to donate bottles of their favorite wine for the Kidney Cruise and each one got involved.  It isn’t always like that on other boards.”  Kerry explains.

 

Knowing now what she knows about kidney disease, Kerry offers some advice, “Get checked!  Make sure you pay attention to warning signs and risk factors.  Stay on top of it!  Remember that prevention and early detection are crucial.”

 

Kerry’s wish for the future of the NKA is to make a lot of money to help kidney patients in Nebraska.  “I hope we NEVER have to turn anyone down due to lack of funds.”  On that note Kerry adds,

 

“Everyone reading this should send a large donation to NKA and put Sept. 24 on your calendar!”

 

Thanks Kerry for all your help and support!