American Kidney Fund

Earlier this year, we asked people across the nation what they know about kidney disease. The results? Major gaps in kidney disease awareness and education. Read more about our findings: https://bit.ly/41m1R80

Exciting news from AKF! 🎉We’ve just launched a brand-new online resource: the Kidney Education Corner, your go-to hub for empowering kidney health education. 👉 Whether you’re a #kidneypatient, #caregiver or #healthcare provider, you’ll find educational courses and expert-led webinars designed to support every step of your journey. ✅Start today at your own pace with our newest course, Step Forward: Living Well with Stage 3 Kidney Disease! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNPh6jie

🚨 It’s here! 🚨  Say hello to The Kidney Collective™ — the brand-new podcast from the American Kidney Fund! 🎙    🎧 Episode 1 is now live:  “I wish I knew… I could crash into kidney failure”    Meet Alex Simmons: athlete, fitness instructor, proud girl dad and kidney transplant recipient. 💪 In this episode, Alex opens up about his whirlwind journey from peak health to dialysis in just a few months, how his unexpected diagnosis changed his life, and what he wants others to know.     Whether you're living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or just curious to learn more, this is the podcast for you. Available now as an audio or video podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and AKF’s YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/e7PS7VD3     💡 Honest stories. 💬 Unscripted conversations. 💖 Hope in every episode.    Hit play, subscribe, and drop us a comment with your favorite takeaway from Episode 1! 

The American Kidney Fund is proud to announce its first-ever podcast: The Kidney Collective™!    This limited, seven-episode series brings together powerful, unscripted conversations with patients, caregivers, and experts from across the kidney community, including:    👉 Alex Simmons   👉 Nichole Jefferson, M.J 👉 Emmitt Henderson III 👉 Mary-Beth Roberts MS, CGC  👉 Buzz Buchanan  👉 Leigh-Ann Williams, MPH, MS 👉 Marnisha Fleetwood, EdD, MBA    Each episode shines a light on the lived experiences of those impacted by kidney disease—offering both practical insights and deeply personal stories.    The first episode, “I wish I knew… I could crash into kidney failure” featuring Alex Simmons is available now! Listen & learn more about The Kidney Collective™: https://lnkd.in/em5Ntgux   #Podcast #TheKidneyCollective

Are you a #Cardiologist, #Nephrologist, or #Physician interested in earning continuing education credits? The American Kidney Fund offers free, accredited online courses for healthcare professionals, including "A New Way to Low: Targeting Residual Inflammatory Risk in ASCVD and CKD”. This course has been developed and peer reviewed by renal subject matter experts and is available on demand. To view credits available for eligible healthcare professionals and to register visit: https://bit.ly/4eWhuIK

Kyle suffered with #gout symptoms and flare ups prior to his end stage renal failure diagnosis. At times, the flares became so bad that his daytime activities had to stop. Hear from Kyle as he shares his open letter to the medical community about the importance of collaboration and research between doctors and patients, an important step towards better, more personalized treatments. Learn more about the connection between gout and #kidneydisease: https://bit.ly/3VDax7N

Last week, AKF hosted our 20th Annual New York Golf Classic at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, NY. It was a beautiful day to come together on the greens to raise funds for the kidney community ☀️   From the first tee-off to the final putt, the day was filled with camaraderie, friendly competition, and—most importantly—a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of those living with kidney disease. Thanks to the generosity of our golfers, sponsors, and volunteers, we were able to raise critical funds for vital programs, resources, and care.   A heartfelt thank you to: ⛳ Our Generous Sponsors - Flushing Bank, Cullen and Dykman LLP, Maximum Security USA, Savills and MACRO, A Savills Company ⛳ Our Dedicated Planning Committee Chair - Maria Grasso ⛳ Our Wonderful 2025 Honorees - Jim Wenk and Shay Bolton   Events like this help AKF ensure that no one has to face kidney disease alone, and that we are all in the fight against kidney disease, together. Thank you again to everyone who joined us!💙

Today AKF announced new resources for our Kidney Health for All™ health equity program to empower people living with and at risk for kidney disease and health care professionals with the information they need to make informed health care decisions. https://lnkd.in/ep66tsFB

#Nephrologists and #HealthCarePractitioners who focus on #kidneydisease and are interested in learning more about IgA nephropathy are encouraged to complete our free, accredited online continuing education course, Optimizing Patient Outcomes in IgAN: Expert Guidance on Evolving Management and Treatment Options." Earn continuing education credits by taking this course, which covers emerging clinical data, guidelines, and regulatory approvals for patients with IgA nephropathy. View details & register: https://lnkd.in/nf6vw

The American Kidney Fund was proud to participate in the 2025 World Transplant Congress in San Francisco, connecting with leaders, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in the field of transplantation. A highlight of the conference was the session on August 3rd, “Understanding Post-Transplant Surveillance Through Patient Eyes.” This educational session explored transplant monitoring from the patient perspective, featuring insights from: 👉 Dr. Gates Colbert, Nephrologist 👉JoDee DeVillier, kidney health advocate and caregiver 👉 Daniel DeVillier, kidney transplant recipient 👉Jen Benson, kidney transplant recipient, patient advocate, and founder of The Transplant Journey Inc. Following the discussion, attendees engaged directly with our panelists, continuing important conversations about patient-centered care in transplantation. AKF thanks Natera for supporting the roundtable discussion. We’re grateful to everyone who took part in our CME activity on August 5th and who stopped by the American Kidney Fund booth to talk with our staff and learn more about our Kidney Health for All™ initiative, the Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Project, CME courses for professionals, and other AKF resources available for supporting the kidney community. #WTC2025 American Society of Transplantation