March is Kidney Month

More than just an opportunity to raise awareness, Kidney Month in 2024 is Kidney Action Month. When it comes to a disease that impacts 1 in 7 Americans, with millions more at risk, it's important to take action to protect and improve kidney health. Join us in taking meaningful actions on behalf of all those affected by kidney disease.

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March is Kidney Month

It's Week 4: Support the Fight on All Fronts 

As we close out Kidney Month and 31 days of action, we're asking you to help AKF fight kidney disease on all fronts. This week you can take action by making a generous donation to AKF. With 97 cents of every dollar going straight to patients and programs, your gift goes furthest with AKF — and your gift will be tripled with a 3X match! Make your gift here.

Kidney Action Week 2024 general promotion

Join us for a week of free online sessions about all aspects of life with kidney disease!

Don't miss Kidney Action Week, a free, weeklong virtual event from March 18-22! Connect with patients, nephrologists, renal dietitians and other experts in interactive sessions exploring treatment options, transplant, kidney-friendly eating, and research innovations. 

97 cents of every donated dollar goes to patients and programs.

With your help, we can continue to make sure our communities are well equipped and empowered to fight kidney disease. Make your donation to AKF today and we'll MATCH your gift. 

Get equipped. Take action.

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We are working for 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, there is a disproportionate burden on communities of color.

AKF is taking action by building out the solutions that tackle kidney disease disparities head-on, and we need your help. 

Test your knowledge and take our kidney quiz

Do you know what you don't know about your kidneys and kidney disease? Empower yourself and get the facts about kidney disease — how to prevent it, how to treat it, and more.

  • Pregunta 1 de 6

    What do your kidneys do?

    Select one

    La respuesta es correcta.

    Lo sentimos, la respuesta no es correcta.

    The kidneys filter out waste and extra fluid from the blood. They also help keep bones healthy, make red blood cells, control blood pressure, and keep the right amount of minerals in your body.

Este test tiene fines meramente informativos y no debe sustituir la consulta al médico o reemplazar un diagnóstico médico.

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