Six states still have an F grade on our Living Donor Protection Report Card, which means they offer no protections for people who want to donate a #kidney and give the gift of life. AKF is committed to raising these grades. See where your state stands: kidneyfund.org/livingdonors.

AKF’s National Virtual Cystinosis Campers have a special message for program sponsor Amgen 🧪🔬🧬 this #CystinosisAwarenessDay : THANK YOU! Visit our website to learn more about #cystinosis and how it affects your kidneys: bit.ly/3xPT2as

Anyone can get kidney disease, but Black and Hispanic people are more likely to have diabetes and high blood pressure—and more likely to develop kidney failure. Talk to your doctor, get your kidneys checked and learn more at kidneyhealthforall.org.

🔬 In April, SciKidz MD joined AKF's National Virtual Camp for hands-on science experiments ⚗️ Campers had a great time creating their very own bouncy balls and oobleck from scratch! Learn more: bit.ly/44p3oZX Thank you to Amgen 🧪🔬🧬 for making this experience possible!

Did you know that lupus nephritis can occur in around 50-82% of children living with lupus? When lupus causes the immune system to attack healthy kidney cells & cause kidney damage, children living with lupus can develop lupus nephritis. Learn more: bit.ly/3xcidUk

May is #LupusAwarenessMonth ! An estimated 1.5 million Americans are living with #lupus . Lupus can cause kidney damage, resulting in a condition called lupus nephritis. If you are living with lupus, ask your care providers about your risk. Learn more: bit.ly/3iR2nHV

📥 SUBMISSIONS OPEN! The Hero of Hope award is one of the highest honors given to a kidney patient in the U.S. Tell us about your kidney hero and how they have made an extraordinary contribution in the #kidneycommunity today by submitting your nomination: bit.ly/3Qrw13Y

AKF Ambassadors are doing extraordinary work in their communities, and our recently launched ACE Awards program provides Ambassadors with funding for educational events on kidney disease. Learn about 3 of our awardees from our 1st year of the ACE program: bit.ly/3JoScUF

Kidney disease is a leading causes of gout, a painful arthritis caused by build up of uric acid in the body. Kidney disease & gout have a mutual relationship - either one could cause the other. Learn about the symptoms of gout & it’s tie to kidney disease: bit.ly/3VDax7N

Ready? Set. Go!🚶May 1st officially kicks off our Spring AKF 37 Mile Challenge! Now's the perfect time to get started - from today on, you can log your miles walked and join the chance to win fundraising prizes! 👕 START: bit.ly/4aBLqHh

As we come to an end of the inaugural APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day, we'd like to thank Vertex Pharmaceuticals for generously supporting AMKD Awareness Day, Natera for additional support & all the other organizations that are helping to raise awareness about AMKD!

Thank you again to Rep. Stacey Plaskett for introducing a Congressional resolution to recognize AMKD Awareness Day nationwide! We appreciate your support in educating the nation on APOL1-mediated kidney disease. #APOL1Aware

Today is APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Day. Learn more about APOL1, testing, and efforts to AMKD: youtube.com/watch?v=d8th27…

#APOL1Aware #850Challenge #SockItToKidneyDisease

🌍 Rallying Together for #APOL1AwarenessDay —Share your story, spread hope, & advocate for health equity. 📣 Your involvement can change lives. Connect with us & our friends @kidneyfund & learn more here: bit.ly/3K0NnBr
#BlackHealth #NOWINCLUDED #kidneydisease #akf

Did you know that those of us with ancestors from west or central Africa & a certain variation of the APOL1 genes have an increased risk of developing APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD)? Become #APOL1Aware & join the American Kidney Fund in AKMD Awareness Day: kidneyfund.org/APOL1aware

Thank you Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc. for taking the time to spread awareness about AMKD & for recognizing the inaugural AMKD Awareness Day! #APOL1Aware

Thank you NCNW Headquarters for recognizing AMKD Awareness Day, educating on kidney disease and spreading the word to help others become #APOL1Aware !

Last year, Emani McConnell-Brent set a goal to 'make AMKD famous.' By raising awareness with AKF & sharing her journey, she's on her way to meeting her goal!

Thank you @People & Vanessa Etienne for highlighting Emani's story & helping others become #APOL1Aware : bit.ly/3Unvm4J