It’s starting to feel a lot like summer, and our summer kidney disease prevention outreach activities are in full swing! Tomorrow we’ll have our first-ever Boston Kidney Action Day® (Tuesday, June 9), followed by Kidney Action Days in Augusta, Georgia (July 25) and Chicago (August 26)—if you’re in those regions, we’d love to see you there! Kidney Action Days shine a spotlight on kidney disease in communities nationwide, and they are only possible because of support from our generous individual supporters and sponsors including American Renal Associates, U.S. Renal Care, Inc., Hospira and Genentech.
Do you know your numbers? You can keep track of all your important kidney health numbers with the free Kidney Health Tracker from the American Kidney Fund. This handy card has information about the risks and tests for kidney disease, and lets you compare your lab results to the normal results for several common blood tests. Download it today!
Who’s the most amazing dialysis or kidney transplant patient you know? Nominate him or her for our 2015 Hero of Hope award! We are looking for patients who are making a difference in their communities and are an inspiration to those around them. Simply take a few minutes to fill out our nomination form by June 30. Need some inspiration? Watch a video of our 2014 Hero of Hope.
Join us at City Hall Plaza on Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to free health screenings, we have a full lineup of fun events, including live bands, healthy cooking demos by a celebrity chef, fitness activities, entertainers and more! We are grateful to our major national sponsors American Renal Associates and U.S. Renal Care, Inc., as well as our local sponsors Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Shaw’s and Star Market/Osco Pharmacy, FMC North America, NxStage Kidney Care, Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center, Akebia Therapeutics and Eastern Bank.
A simple question—“What do you wish others understood about living with kidney disease?”—unleashed a torrent of comments on our Facebook page. People living with kidney disease and kidney failure tell us they often feel that others do not understand what they are going through, both physically and emotionally.
Hundreds of Philadelphians attended our recent Kidney Action Day, where they learned about their risks for kidney disease and received free health screenings. Thanks to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for its continuing partnership in making Philadelphia more aware of kidney disease! Watch a slideshow of the event.
Friends of AKF can save 15 percent on any purchase of flowers or gift baskets during the month of June by using the special discount code AKFUND2 during checkout on the website 1800Flowers.com—and AKF will receive 5 percent of the purchase price as a cash donation! June is a great month for gift giving: Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, anniversaries and more. The discount code AKFUND2 will do double duty: saving you money and supporting AKF’s programs and services.
We advocate for policies to improve the health of millions of Americans and their families who are living with, or are at risk of developing, kidney disease. Our Advocates make their voices heard on Capitol Hill and in their communities, spreading awareness of kidney disease and empowering those at risk to live healthier lives. Join our Advocacy Network today!
Thinking of making a gift to AKF? Here’s another great reason: For the 13th year in a row, AKF has received the highest possible rating—four stars—from Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading charity evaluator. This accomplishment places AKF into Charity Navigator’s “10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings” list demonstrating an ongoing fiscal excellence. AKF spends 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs and services. We depend on your financial support, and you can be assured we have the utmost commitment to stewardship of your donated dollar.
Donations from individuals just like you allow us to provide life-saving services to those with kidney failure, and help us distribute materials and produce events that educate and screen those at risk. Please consider making a monetary donation today--every dollar counts! Click here to donate.
We also gratefully accept non-monetary donations. You can donate your vehicle through a quick and easy process and earn a tax deduction—simply call toll-free 1.800.936.4356, or click here. We also have a program that can turn your unwanted timeshare into a charitable donation that helps kidney patients and gives you a tax deduction. To learn more about our timeshare donation program, click here.
No matter how you choose to support us, your contribution will make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve. Thank you!
