Kidney Action Week Continues!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our commitment to the health and safety of all participants, we moved the flagship event in our nationwide screening program—Kidney Action Day—online!

Since Kidney Action Week kicked off this past Monday, September 14, we've discussed our top kidney disease questions with a nephrologist, enjoyed cooking demonstrations of popular Kidney Kitchen™ recipes, briefed members of Congress about stark health disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic, and learned a lot about living a healthy life. There are still two exciting days left of Kidney Action Week and so much more to learn!

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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 at The Hope Affair 2020!

The Hope Affair is our national, annual gala to raise awareness for kidney disease and spotlight extraordinary patients and friends in the kidney community. We hope you can join us virtually on October 7 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

Registration is free this year! Join us at The Hope Affair >>

Do you have a question about AKF's financial assistance programs? Do you need help applying for a new grant or checking the status of an existing grant? Our Patient Services team is available to help!

• Questions about our financial assistance programs should be directed to our Patient Services department through our Grants Management System.
• If you are having trouble registering for GMS or need to reset an existing account, please email registration@kidneyfund.org.
• Phone appointments regarding financial assistance can also be scheduled online at www.gmsassist.com.
• For additional application information, talk to a social worker at your dialysis center or give us a call at: 1-800-795-3226.
  Patient Services live phone hours are:
• Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
• Friday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST

Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions

This recipe, featuring creative fall flavors, is a fresh spin on a Tex-Mex classic. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and caramelized shallots for extra flavor!

TIP: A dry cast iron skillet is best, but if you have a stainless or aluminum skillet, just put some olive oil on a paper towel and use it to wipe the bottom of the skillet very lightly to ensure the tortilla will not stick while you are heating it.

Full recipe and nutrition information on Kidney Kitchen™ >>

During the COVID-19 crisis, it is more crucial than ever that vulnerable people such as patients with organ transplants remain home and avoid as much contact with others as possible. Ensuring that transplant patients continue to have continued access to immunosuppressive drugs is critical to keeping them off dialysis. With millions of Americans now facing unemployment and possible loss of health insurance as a result, extending Medicare coverage of immunosuppressants is even more important.

Take action on this important issue >>

For the past 17 years, Camp All Stars has been a place where kids with kidney disease can just be kids. The camp was started by Johns Hopkins Children's Center so that kids who are on dialysis or living with a kidney transplant can have—many for the first time—an overnight camp experience. For the past two years, AKF has been honored to be a small part of the Camp All Stars experience!

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our plans completely, but we were determined to provide our campers the opportunity to be around kids like them who know what it is like to be a kid with the same medical concerns. Thus, VirtualBINGO was born.

Read more on the Kidney Today blog >>

This webinar is supported by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that show your kidneys are not working as well as they should. These symptoms include too much protein in your urine, not enough protein in your blood, too much fat or cholesterol in your blood, and swelling.

Dr. Samira Farou, a transplant nephrologist, will explain why nephrotic syndrome happens and how regularly visiting your doctor could save your kidneys.

What You Need to Know About Nephrotic Syndrome
Tuesday, October 6
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Sign up for the webinar >>