American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) holds a special significance for me. Having personally experienced the devastating effects of kidney disease through the loss of my grandfather, I understand the profound impact this illness can have on individuals and their families. It's a deeply personal reason why I choose to support the AKF.

Being diagnosed with ESRD and then thrown into the world of dialysis on such short notice was overwhelming to me and my husband. I tried hard to continue working but it was just not possible. Going on disability was a hard thing to do since I’d lose my health insurance and alot of my income. Thankful for the AKF for paying my COBRA coverage and my Medicare costs. It’s helped take a load off of my shoulders. I truly do not know what I’d do without them. They are the true lifesavers.

I'm a patient advocate with the American kidney Fund this organization is instrumental in providing health screening and a voice for many around the country. I'm a voice of one of the many patient advocates around the country that promotes public policy and advocacy in Kidney related causes. It help dialysis, transplanted patients receive the services related to treatment cost and care. A great charity that I supports.

I cant thank this organization enough for their help while my husband was battling kidney disease. My husband , Jerry, was on dialysis for 2 1/2 years and couldnt work so his health insurance was Medicare only with a supplemental but it was expensive for us. I work 2 jobs so it was difficult to pay. His center told us about the AKF and all our worries were washed away. His premiums were religiously paid every month for the whole time he was on dialysis and I cant thank them enough. When he passed, I asked friends and family to please please make donations to the AKF so they can keep doing the great work they do for so many people.

The American Kidney Fund aims to reduce kidney disease through public awareness campaigns, free health screenings, health education materials and courses.

I am impressed that 97cents of every dollar spent by AKF goes directly to programs and services.

I became interested in kidney disease when my father died of renal cancer. I learned about the American Kidney Fund and found it to be a great resource for information. They do a lot of good for a lot of people.

AKF is great. They provided much needed help to many patients with kidney disease. Patients on dialysis face many challenges and financial assistance can go a long away.

AKF also support young researchers to help find better ways to treat kidney disease.

My son has chronic renal disease. I donated my kidney to him in December of 2010. This organization provides accurate information for both the donor and recipient.

I am proud to be associated with this phenomenal non-profit organization. The AKF is one of the most charitable and efficient organizations I know. To prove this point, in 2010, 97 cents out of every dollar raised by the AKF was spent directly on patient services and programs. These programs reach, help and educate, thousands of American individuals with kidney disease, including the most vulnerable patients, ie: the poor, minorities, those with limited English proficiency. These patients have a particularly high risk of experiencing adverse health outcomes while on dialysis and are in most need of outreach and education. The AKF fills this health care gap, among others. I can't say enough positive things about this organization.

This organization has true dedication to patients with kidney disease. They have funded patient-centered research consistently and generously, leading to the development of multiple leading members of the nephrology field who have continued to serve this population.

I am a reciepient of research and salary support from the American Kidney Fund (AKF). This support helped me to develop research skills, accumulate a publication record, and apply and secure funding from the National Institure of Health. Thus, as it did for many others, the AKF helped me launch my research career.

The organization also provides numerous resources for patients. I have reviewed their education brochures for the organization and have been impressed by their commitment to patient education and constant motivation to try to increase health literacy in patients with kidney disease.

My advocacy has been pretty much on my own since I have never received the information concerning becoming an advocate. I am a recipient of the wonderfull help that AKF offers and appreciate it more than words can express. I want to get others involved in the charity both on a giving end and receiving end. I love the website and visit it everyday. I try to respond to others who are beginning dialysis and those who have just been diagnosed. It would be very helpful to have other guidlines to follow in order to be a good advocate for AKF. More help along those lines would be much appreciated.

The Mississippi area has an enormous population that suffers from kidney disease. More than 100 of our friends and neighbors in the Grenada area have kidney disease. More than 75 are on dialysis, and 50 are waiting for a kidney transplant. The reason for supporting the kidney foundation is to help support research, direct aid to kidney patients, and vital kidney disease screening programs. My 11 year old daughter is a survival of the kidney disease. I have 13 years of health care experience I worked as a certified nursing assistant.. I am a single mom. I am 32 July 1 st I will be 33 and it is also the day I received a call stating that they have a donor for my daughter..My whole life changed at that point so I would like to be a advocate.

I was on dialysis and had to quit working and lost my insurance. The AKF stepped in and helped me by paying the extra that my wife's insurance was charging us to have me on her policy. You have enough to deal with when you are on dialysis waiting for a transplant that you do not need the added stress that money adds to your life. I appreciate the help and support that the AKF provided me.