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A special holiday message from President and CEO LaVarne A. Burton
Dear Friend,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you've done in 2019 to help kidney patients stand strong despite the many obstacles they face every day. Because of you and other caring supporters, we are able to provide vital programs and services to tens of thousands of people whose lives are affected by kidney disease—and that's something to be grateful for.
Your kindness gives strength and hope to patients, especially during the holidays. Thank you again for all that you do.
We wish you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
LaVarne A. Burton
President and CEO
American Kidney Fund
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| You can give patients a second chance to redefine life with kidney disease. |
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Consumer Reports rates AKF one of the "Best Charities for Your Donations"
The American Kidney Fund is proud to be recognized by Consumer Reports as one of five of the "Best Charities for Your Donations" in the Health category.
When you donate to AKF, 97 cents of every dollar goes directly toward helping patients and programs. That means that your gift today of any size can make a huge difference in the fight against kidney disease.
Make your tax-deductible gift now before the end of the year >>
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Looking to change up your meatball game? These tasty baked meatballs are a great addition to your lunch or dinner. Serve over pasta, with your favorite sauce, or as is for a delicious dish.
Ingredients:
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- 1 pound chicken breast, grounded
- 1/2 cup white rice, dry
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup basil chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, diced small
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nutritional info | Makes 6 servings | Per serving:
- Calories: 149
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg
- Calcium: 12 mg
- Phosphorus: 167 mg
- Potassium: 253 mg
Visit Kidney Kitchen for cooking instructions >> |
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| Recipe contributed by Angela J. Foo, MS, RDN, CDN |
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| Waiting for a kidney transplant: Alysia's story
"Waiting for a kidney transplant is an emotional rollercoaster."
There are 97,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. Alysia was one of those people. She shares her experience waiting for the second chance she thought she'd never receive.
Watch on the AKF YouTube channel >>
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Did you or someone you know just start dialysis? Being new to dialysis is not easy: From scheduling appointments to managing changes in what you eat, there's a lot to think about.
Download our FIRST30 checklist, which contains a list of important questions to ask your social worker, dietitian, doctor or nurse, and dialysis technician during the first 30 days of dialysis.
View the checklist and get advice from patients >>
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