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The Hope Affair

The Hope Affair is AKF's annual, national gala where the kidney community comes together to celebrate patients, policymakers, advocates and others united in the fight against kidney disease. Join us to raise funds for kidney patients while honoring inspirational members of our kidney community. 

Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Location: National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Reception - 6:30 PM | Dinner & Program - 7:30 PM

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The Hope Affair Special Event

The Board of Trustees of the American Kidney Fund cordially invites you to join us as we honor the people who inspire us in the fight against kidney disease. Click here to purchase tickets for the event. 

2022 Honorees

Anibal "Yobani" Sologui - Calendar Kids Art Contest Cover Artist

The 37 Mile Challenge Community - KidneyNation Excellence Award

Elizabeth Hanley - Hero of Hope

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Shawn Yancy - Emmy Award-winning News Anchor, NBC4

 

Watch our virtual 2021 The Hope Affair full program below.

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We are looking forward to gathering together this year for The Hope Affair 2022, a chance to celebrate the patients we serve and other community members.  For more information, please contact Megan Harbold at 240.292.7067  or mharbold@kidneyfund.org.

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Meet our 2021 honorees

  • Calendar Kids Art Contest Winner

    Sadallah Alhaj

    Each year the public selects the cover of AKF's calendar. The Calendar Kids Art Contest has been providing a creative outlet and national recognition for children living with kidney disease for 26 years.

    Up Next: Jeremy Smith

  • KidneyNation Excellence Award

    Jeremy Smith

    This award is presented to a member of our fundraising community whose commitment to the cause of helping kidney patients and increasing awareness of kidney disease is an inspiration to others.

    Up Next: Leigh-Ann Williams

  • Hero of Hope

    Leigh-Ann Williams

    This award is presented to a patient whose life is a testament to hope in the face of kidney disease.

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