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Ambassador spotlight: Jess Walters
Find out what Jess Walters gained by becoming an AKF Ambassador.
Learn about how we work with Congress, the administration, federal agencies and state governments to advance legislation and regulatory policies important to kidney patients and their families.
I witnessed my mom's time on dialysis, and the cost and logistical challenges, paired with the physicals toll on her, inspired me to try to become involved with AKF.
- Jessie Way, AKF Ambassador
The American Kidney Fund's more than 27,000 Ambassadors make up our Advocacy Network, and the team plays an important role in our efforts to raise awareness of kidney disease and ensure that every kidney patient has access to quality health care.
We advocate on behalf of more than 808,000 Americans living with kidney failure, the 37 million Americans with kidney disease, and the millions more who are at risk. Our Ambassadors perform a vital role by influencing legislators and thought leaders so that public policy aims to improve the lives of kidney patients. Our Ambassadors also educate communities about kidney disease, its causes, and how to prevent it. Your voice is powerful!
We are a strong and independent voice advocating for policies that improve access to health care and that strengthen the quality of care for patients with kidney disease. Learn more about our policy agenda.
Download resources to help you advocate for kidney patients including, comment letters, state factsheets and one pages.
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, there is a disproportionate burden on communities of color.
Thank you to our AKF Ambassadors who make an important difference on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and in your own community. Together, we fight for policies that improve the lives of kidney patients.
Emails sent to elected officials
Meetings with elected officials
State bills signed into law
There is strength in numbers. More than 20,000 passionate patients, family members, friends and kidney care professionals serve as AKF Ambassadors. Join our Advocacy Network and be a voice for kidney patients on Capitol Hill.