American Kidney Fund

Shayla Harris was a woman fully enjoying life in her 20's when suddenly her world turned upside down after learning she was in need of a #kidneytransplant. As a former division one collegiate athlete who had never really experienced major health issues, Shayla was shocked, fatigued and left navigating her next steps: dialysis or transplant. Listen to Shayla's full story and learn more about the kidney transplant process: https://bit.ly/3QU1CeN #KidneyMonth

We’re hiring! Are you an experienced grant writer with a passion for building impactful corporate partnerships? AKF is looking for a Director of Corporate Grant Development to drive funding opportunities that support our mission. In this role, you’ll: ✅ Identify and develop corporate grant proposals ✅ Align funding strategies with AKF’s mission and corporate partner priorities ✅ Research and assess new corporate grant opportunities ✅ Collaborate across teams to craft compelling proposals and budgets & more. 📌Learn more & Apply now: https://bit.ly/3OlXnpw

This #WorldKidneyDay, help people get to #KnowYourKidneys, #KnowYourPlan, and #KnowYourCause! Our award-winning Know Your Kidneys program is designed to be a customized experience for kidney patients and their families and friends alike—helping people know their kidneys, know their cause and know their plan. Resources available for patients include interactive tools that provide deeper insight their their kidney health, personalized talk to your doctor guides, videos sharing patient experiences and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EV5RUF. #KidneyMonth

AKF is excited to release our fifth annual State of the States: Living Donor Protection Report Card, with updates revealing an urgent need for stronger living organ donor legal protections. The national average grade is a C, with 13 states receiving a D or F grade, highlighting the absence of critical laws nationwide to support people who want to donate a lifesaving organ. Learn more and see where your home state ranks: https://bit.ly/3sxpsku #LivingDonors

As a healthcare provider, you understand that children living with #kidneydisease spend an average of 8-14 days a year in the hospital often missing school, extracurricular activities and social lives to receive critical health care. AKF's Camp Connections gives pediatric kidney patients the opportunity to form new friendships, have fun and enjoy a monthly virtual activity with other children diagnosed with kidney disease. "Camp has been so important for that virtual community and then also it's spilled over to in-person. I can't even put a price on it. He's growing socially, he's making friends, he's having fun. Camp is part of our life, and it's not just for Henry, I think it's for all of us." - Elizabeth, AKF Camp Connections Parent Learn more about AKF's Camp Connections for your pediatric kidney patients: https://lnkd.in/euc5rR2B #KidneyMonth

AKF’s chief medical officer, Pranav Garimella recently spoke with HCPLive in recognition of #KidneyMonth about the increase in diagnosis and growing threat of chronic kidney disease as a public health crisis. “Almost one in seven adults, or approximately 35 million people in the United States today are estimated to have CKD. And many people, even as much as 90% of these people, don’t really know that they have the disease.” Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3F7K9wu

WOW! Thousands registered, powerful stories and experiences were shared, hours of expert-led panels provided guidance, and best of all, YOU showed up in community to make #KidneyActionWeek 2025 an amazing event. Thank you to our dedicated Kidney Action Week team at AKF, event sponsors, guest speakers, moderators, and to all who interacted with us this week. Stay tuned for email and social media for updates on the next one! https://bit.ly/37rlUIU #KidneyMonth Kidney Action Week is possible thanks to the support of our: Event Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics Track Sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim | Cormedix Inc. | Novartis US Session Sponsors: AstraZeneca | Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

✨ Join us on Thursday, April 24th for a Night Out in Chicago to celebrate the expansion of the American Kidney Fund’s Living Donor Assistance Program. Hosted by the Friends of David Atkins, alongside Matt Glazier, this event honors the remarkable impact living kidney donors make every day.🌟 Come together to support this incredible cause and help us both raise awareness for kidney health and support our living kidney donor heroes. To learn more and to purchase tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/4kpHnDe

It's here! March 3 - 7, 2025 is AKF’s sixth annual #KidneyActionWeek - the only free, online conference in the nation where people with #kidneydisease, #healthprofessionals, #caregivers, #advocates and others come together to learn and connect. FULL RELEASE: https://bit.ly/3D1OxwE For the full schedule and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4c7fThu

March is #KidneyMonth, and we are honored to partner with Olympic gold-medalist  Suni Lee to share her powerful story of living with #kidneydisease and advice to the kidney community. When doctors told her she might never compete again, Suni refused to let her diagnosis define her. Through her resilience, Suni made an incredible comeback in her gymnastics career after her kidney disease diagnosis, going on to win gold and bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and self-advocacy. As Suni says: “I would say to advocate for yourself. Use your voice, even when it’s shaking, and trust your gut. You’re the only person that knows your body.” This #KidneyMonth, take charge of your kidney health. Check out AKF’s #KnowYourKidneys, #KnowYourCause, #KnowYourPlan tools to get started: https://bit.ly/4bYS5vj