DCI operates as a not-for-profit corporation committed to investing in kidney care innovation, addressing gaps in care along the continuum of kidney health, and supporting local communities. We also support research efforts that drive advancement and improvement in kidney care, including new treatment options and care delivery models designed to enhance the lives of people living with kidney disease.
Philanthropy
DCI Foundation Division
The DCI Foundation Division is our philanthropic arm devoted to establishing and advancing affiliated programs that benefit patients affected by kidney disease and local communities. DCI’s philanthropic efforts are a critical part of our vision to empower people with kidney disease to live their best lives.
Camp Okawehna
For most children with kidney disease in the early 1970s, attending a summer camp simply wasn’t an option. The emotional, physical and financial burden of dialysis treatments extinguished their hopes for a traditional “camp” experience. Camp Okawehna, affectionately called “Camp O,” changed that in 1975, and since then, hundreds of campers have experienced the fun and adventure of summer camp in a safe and welcoming environment.