Hero of Hope

Nominate your kidney hero and tell us how they have made an extraordinary contribution in the kidney community!

The Hero of Hope award is one of the highest honors given to a kidney patient in the United States. Each year AKF receives nominations from across the country — from social workers, nurses, nephrologists, caregivers, family members and friends of patients who have made an immeasurable impact in their community despite the challenges of living with kidney failure.

The 2024 American Kidney Fund Hero of Hope will be honored at our annual national gala, The Hope Affair, in Washington, D.C. on October 8.

Hero of Hope nomination form

Nominator Information

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Last name

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Relationship to Nominee

Nominee Information

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Last name

Phone

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Connection to Kidney Disease

Does this person know you are nominating them for the Hero of Hope Award?

Would this person be willing to speak with the media

Nominee Impact Information

Share how your Hero has made an extraordinary contribution in the kidney community. Please be specific with any efforts to raise awareness, educate others, advocate on behalf of the kidney community, or any other efforts that go above and beyond to impact their community.

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