American Kidney Fund

Food insecurity deeply impacts people with #kidneydisease. AKF is urging @USDA_ERS to reinstate its annual Household Food Security report, which was the gold standard for tracking food insecurity in the U.S. and informing policy. Read our letter: bit.ly/4cHOR2g

From trainee to trailblazer: Hear how Dr. Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris’s journey with AKF’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology program shaped her career and made a lasting impact on the field: bit.ly/4sj7sqX #Nephrologist #KidneyDisease

A rare or #genetickidneydisease diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and your #mentalhealth matters, too. Hear Donna Cryer share more about her diagnosis journey and how she stayed positive on AKF’s #podcast The Kidney Collective™: bit.ly/4sR1T3n

Donna Cryer, a 30-year liver transplant recipient and founder of CryerHealth and the Global Liver Institute, is passionate about ensuring people of color are recognized in rare disease care. 🎧 Hear more on AKF’s #podcast The Kidney Collective™: bit.ly/4sR1T3n

April is National #DonateLifeMonth. The American Kidney Fund's Living Donor Assistance Program makes donating your kidney easier by covering out-of-pocket costs like travel, childcare, lost wages due to time off from work, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3Wir7cA

3. Weeks. Away. uSTADIUM DRAFT DAY CLASSIC. Get your tickets now: ustadiumevents.com Braylon Edwards. Kerry Rhodes. Raising awareness and money for for kidney disease via the @KidneyFund in Nick Mangold’s honor.

Your #kidneyhealth journey is unique, and your care plan should be too. 💙 AKF’s new Build Your Plan tool helps you explore treatment options, make informed decisions, and create a plan designed around you. 🔗Get started today: bit.ly/3CeEdAm

📣 Interested in learning more about active legislation in your state that could impact #kidneypatients and their loved ones? Join AKF's State Advocacy team's Monthly State Advocacy Calls, held the first Monday of each month at 12PM ET! 💻 Register: bit.ly/4jwBL8P

🚨BIG DRAFT PARTY NEWS🚨 We are pumped to have former Jets star S @Kerry25Rhodes join @OfficialBraylon and us on 4/23 at the uSTADIUM Draft Day Classic as we honor the late, great Nick Mangold via the @KidneyFund. 🎟️tix still available: ustadiumevents.com

We’re proud to partner with the @KidneyFund to donate proceeds in honor of Jets legend Nick Mangold. Join us April 23rd as Braylon and Kerry celebrate their former teammate, featuring a tribute display, signed Mangold memorabilia auction, and a special commemorative treats. Come out and help us honor a great one. Register or donate: ustadiumevents.com

🏃‍🚲 AKF’s 37 Mile Challenge is back this May! Walk, run, bike or swim 37 miles to support 1 in 7 Americans living with #kidneydisease. Join our virtual community and make an impact! 👉 Sign up & fundraise: givp.nl/register/DIyzi…

AKF's #podcast The Kidney Collective™ is back, exploring rare and genetic kidney diseases and the experiences that connect the #kidneycommunity. 🎧 New episode with Donna Cryer, founder of CryerHealth and the Global Liver Institute, is live now! Listen: bit.ly/45Lt4SX

#KidneyMonth may be ending, but we’re celebrating big news out of Georgia!🎉AKF Ambassadors & Kidney Health Coaches Tamara, Shante, and Crystal came together successfully securing an official state proclamation recognizing March as Kidney Disease Awareness Month! #KidneyAction

Alex Simmons thought he was dealing with kidney stones, instead it was stage 4 #kidneyfailure. His story is a reminder: symptoms can be easy to dismiss, but early detection matters. Read the full story via @blackdoctor_org: bit.ly/4rYbeFi #APOL1Aware

Every donation counts. #KidneyMonth may be ending, but AKF will keep providing lifesaving help to kidney patients with nowhere else to turn. There’s still time to have your donation MATCHED 5X—increase your impact today:

AKF thanks Congresswoman @StaceyPlaskett for recognizing #KidneyMonth and AMKD Awareness Day on the floor earlier this week. We're looking forward to April 28 and continuing to spread awareness around APOL1-mediated kidney disease. #APOL1Aware

Missed a session during AKF's Kidney Action Week®? Rewatch sessions like Beyond the Transplant: Navigating Life After a Kidney Transplant on your own time and stay informed on the latest in kidney care, policy, and innovation. Learn more and rewatch: bit.ly/4lDRBRg

The Kidney Collective™ #podcast is back! New season, new host LaVarne Burton (AKF CEO) & powerful stories on rare and genetic kidney diseases. First episode drops Tue, Mar 31 w/ Donna Cryer, founder of CryerHealth and the Global Liver Institute. Details: bit.ly/45Lt4SX

1 in 7 Americans are living with kidney disease—and we’re counting on you to raise your voice, like AKF Ambassador Artise Carr. This #KidneyMonth, follow Artise’s lead. Join our Advocacy Network & become an AKF Ambassador: bit.ly/3Jcdy7a #KidneyAction

Are you interested in learning more about IgA nephropathy #IgAN? Our free, online course is designed to help you gain essential knowledge about IgAN, with a specific emphasis on its long-term impact and treatment options available for patients. Learn more: bit.ly/4lVtKMj