Message from the President and CEO
Dear Friend,
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) gives us an opportunity to increase awareness of the health risks facing people of Hispanic background. Hispanics are at heightened risk for diabetes and high blood pressure– the leading causes of kidney disease. One in eight kidney failure patients in the United States is Hispanic.
The American Kidney Fund has many resources to help prevent kidney disease. AKF provides kidney health information through our website, brochure series and toll-free Helpline - and all include information in both English and Spanish. AKF also offers free kidney health screenings in many locations across the country.
Education and early detection are critical to AKF’s vision of a world without kidney disease. We are proud to join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and hope you will join us in the fight against kidney disease.
To your health,
LaVarne A. Burton
President and CEO
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Spotlight on Health: Controlling Sodium in Your Diet
 According to the Centers for Disease Control, 9 out of 10 Americans consume too much salt – and many are eating almost 2 times the recommended amount. Controlling sodium in your diet is one way to prevent or manage high blood pressure – the second leading cause of kidney disease. Download our brochure on blood pressure to learn more.
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Celebrating Inspiration at The Hope Affair
 The Hope Affair is our annual gala, held to increase public awareness of kidney disease and celebrate patients and their families, as well as the individuals, corporations and organizations that provide leadership in the field of renal health care. This year’s event takes place on September 28 at Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. With keynote speaker Jane Brody of The New York Times, and with emotional tributes to kidney patients who are making a difference in their communities, The Hope Affair 2010 is certain to be a very special evening. Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Genzyme and DaVita Inc.
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AKF Welcomes 2010 Calendar Kids
 This past weekend, we hosted the winners of our 15th annual Calendar Art Contest here in Washington D.C.! These 13 children, all living with kidney disease, received an all-expenses-paid trip to our Nation’s Capital. Their artwork is featured in our 2011 wall calendar. Special thanks to Amgen for sponsoring the calendar contest. See who won!
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Don’t Miss out on the AKF Professional Conference Series!
 Calling all renal professionals: 2010 Regional Conferences are coming to Minneapolis and Houston! Earn CEs during the one-day professional conferences for nurses, dietitians, social workers and transplant coordinators.
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Walk, Discover, Fight Back
 Join the American Kidney Fund in Hoboken, NJ, San Antonio, TX, and Houston, TX, for Steps that Count, a two-mile fundraising walkathon. After the walk, you and your family can participate in free kidney health screenings. At the finish line, enjoy interactive games for kids, healthy cooking demonstrations and exercise routines that will get you motivated!
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Tee off with AKF in Atlanta
 The 21st Annual American Kidney Fund Turquoise Golf Classic and Tennis Mixer will take place on October 4 at Dunwoody Country Club in Dunwoody, Georgia. The Turquoise Cup Golf Classic is the American Kidney Fund’s signature golf event in Atlanta and has raised more than $1.5 million to assist kidney patients.
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Join in the Conversation!
The AKF Social Network is growing! Connect with AKF and others in the kidney care community by becoming a Facebook fan and Twitter follower. Read inspirational stories, post encouraging messages and interact with kidney patients and advocates.
 
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