"The more we make our voices heard, the harder it is for others to dismiss the needs of kidney patients. Ambassadors bring understanding, since this illness is one that is not always outwardly seen." AKF Ambassadors Marie and LeighAnn discussed the importance of advocating for yourself and other people living with kidney disease on our Advocacy blog. READ MORE >>

AKF Ambassador Dennis encourages people newly diagnosed with kidney disease to not get overwhelmed by the flood of information in the beginning. "Know there are options out there that can help you live a normal life." Learn more from Dennis in his Ambassador spotlight. READ MORE >>

Kidney disease "uproots the lives of children, taking them from playing doctor one day to barely being kept alive by doctors the next." Learn why 15-year-old Amelia became an AKF Ambassador "to be a voice for pediatric kidney patients" in her Ambassador spotlight. READ MORE >>

"I wish elected officials were aware that dialysis patients are exhausted...and that being on dialysis changes patients’ lives forever," says AKF Ambassador Tamara Walker. She joined our Advocacy Network to raise kidney disease awareness, especially among legislators who have the power to make real change for people like her. Learn more in Tamara's Ambassador spotlight READ MORE >>

Even after becoming a living kidney donor for his wife, Jeremy Garcia still felt the need to give back. He decided the best way for him to do that was to become an AKF Ambassador. READ MORE >>

Nikki became interested in organ donation through her work at a radio station. Doing research before she interviewed someone who needed a kidney, she "realized how small of a sacrifice it was to be able to give the gift of life." She became a living kidney donor earlier this year and joined our Advocacy Network to do even more. READ MORE >>

AKF Ambassador Timothy says that "deciding to take an active role in advocating for your health care and joining with a larger group working toward a common goal is when change can occur." Learn more about Timothy and his experience in our Advocacy Network on our blog. READ MORE >>

Jess Walters is an AKF Ambassador living with Alport syndrome, a rare disease that causes kidney disease. Jess says, "Being chronically ill can be extremely disempowering. Being an AKF Ambassador is a surefire way to know that your voice is being heard and your story is being told." Learn more about Jess and their advocacy work on our blog. READ MORE >>

I wanted to encourage patients of all ages to advocate for themselves and be actively involved in their health care decisions." Check out our blog to learn more about Leigh-Ann's experience as an AKF Ambassador and why she hopes you'll become the newest member of our Advocacy Network. READ MORE >>