Know Your Kidneys
Learn more about kidney disease and preventionHonor. Remember. Fight.
September is Tribute Month. Celebrate, honor or remember a loved one today by making a special tribute gift that will be 2X matched. Your generosity goes TWICE as far for people with kidney disease, their caregivers and their families.
Fundraise for AKF
Join us for the 31 Mile Dog Walk in October!
Raise funds by taking on 31 miles with your pup to help fight kidney disease during the month of October.
Podcasts
Real Stories of Real Strength
The Kidney Collective, AKF’s limited series, features seven unscripted conversations with someone who shares their journey—from what it's like to crash into dialysis to becoming a living donor.
We believe in kidney health for all
Everyone deserves to be as healthy as they can, no matter where they live, what language they speak or the color of their skin. But in kidney disease, race and ethnicity play a significant role.
Fighting on all fronts
From prevention and research through treatment and transplant, we are dedicated to making sure kidney patients have someone fighting by their side.
Know Your Kidneys
The American Kidney Fund is dedicated to empowering you on your kidney health journey. Whether you're looking to learn about kidney disease and prevention, discover the cause of your kidney disease, or understand treatment options, you're in the right place.
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Find resources for patients, caregivers and professionals
No matter how kidney disease has touched your life, we're here to support you. Our medically reviewed library of resources is designed to give you the critical information and tools you need.
Your donation fuels our fight
When you give to AKF, you do more than make a donation. You provide lifesaving assistance when patients have nowhere else to turn. You demonstrate that someone cares. And you join us in fighting kidney disease on all fronts: from prevention and research to treatment and transplant.