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LaVarne A. Burton, Emani McConnell-Brent, Barbara Harrison from Howard University, and Shahzia Lakhani on the stage at CBCF with blue text overlay, "'I left feeling empowered and determined': AKF at the CBCF's 54th Annual Legislative Conference"

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'I left feeling empowered and determined': AKF at the CBCF's 54th Annual Legislative Conference

AKF Ambassadors and Kidney Health Coaches share highlights from their time at the Congressional Black Caucus 54th Annual Legislative Conference

Maura Smith standing in front of mountains with blue text overlay, "'Watching someone's life turn for the better is honestly the most beautiful thing you could ever experience': Maura Smith's unusual kidney donation swap"

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'Watching someone's life turn for the better is honestly the most beautiful thing you could ever experience': Maura Smith's unusual kidney donation swap

Maura Smith shares the story of how she donated a kidney to her brother-in-law

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Your family tree holds clues to your kidney health – here's how

AKF Kidney Health Coach Dr. Brieah D. Hudson explains

Silhouettes of family holding hand with stethoscope and heart with blue text overlay, "Fabry family connection: 10 facts about Fabry disease, a rare disorder that runs in families"

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Fabry family connection: 10 facts about Fabry disease, a rare disorder that runs in families

April is Fabry Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about this rare genetic form of kidney disease. To help you and your family better understand how it may affect your kidney health, here are 10 facts about Fabry disease.

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'We go through a lot': Life with a rare kidney disease

Thelma Barber, Michelle Farley and Malkia White share what it is like living with a rare kidney disease

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Staying ahead of kidney disease with your family health history

We recently talked with AKF Ambassador Patrick Gee, who also serves as a member of AKF's Board of Trustees, about how learning about his family health history impacted his family's journey with kidney disease.

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'What does a kidney patient look like?' Sometimes, a retired Army soldier

Vaughn Reynolds, an Army veteran and a retired federal air marshal, shares the story of his kidney disease journey

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Two posters featuring AKF courses to be presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2024

On Oct. 25, AKF will present two posters on the impact of its professional education and kidney disease education courses.

AKF Ambassador and staff with U.S. senator with blue text overlay, "A 'rare' sighting on Capitol Hill: AKF advocates participate in second Rare Kidney Disease Advocacy Day"

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A 'rare' sighting on Capitol Hill: AKF advocates participate in second Rare Kidney Disease Advocacy Day

On Sept. 18, AKF hosted the second Rare Kidney Disease Advocacy Day, connecting patient advocates and health care professionals with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.