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In memory of
Kenneth Smith
From Marilyn Leap
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Ken Smith was a neighbor of ours who developed kidney failure as a young man when he and his wife were expecting their first child over 30 years ago. He received a kidney from a young woman who died at 18 and the donor family kept in touch all these years. What a gift! Ken developed other health issues over the years and fought a good fight, and also lived long enough to see his grandson. He died just before Christmas. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.

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140
Kidney transplants

140 kidney transplants per month made possible with AKF's support, more than any other organization. This represents 6% of all kidney transplants performed in the US in 2025.

2.7 M
in grants

AKF provided 2.7 million in grants through our Safety Net Program to nearly 15,000 people living with kidney failure.

58,000
Patients assisted financially

AKF provided direct financial assistance helped over 58,000 dialysis patients maintain critically needed health coverage.

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