Organization's Website Mission: Created by Amgen in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), The Wellness Community and the National Anemia Action Council (NAAC), the Anemia LifeLineT educational initiative was created to help improve the lives of millions of Americans who suffer from anemia associated with many common, serious diseases like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. People with serious illnesses are at increased risk of developing anemia.