For people with kidney failure, a kidney transplant can increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life.
David White was on dialysis for six years and the transplant waiting list for three. While David was waiting for his new kidney, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) was able to pay his insurance premium, which allowed him to get on the transplant list and ultimately receive a new kidney.
In 2015, David received a kidney from a deceased donor and named his new kidney Hercules. David says that he and his new friend Hercules are forever grateful to AKF for giving him a new lease on life. David also considers himself lucky to have a "kidney twin," because the deceased donor was able to save another life with a second kidney donation. He and his kidney twin have dedicated themselves to the battle against kidney disease.
David says, "I am humbled to be able to wake up every day, enjoy what I do, and make a difference in people's lives. I think this is the most liberating feeling a person can have."
AKF vows to fight for, empower and honor all those living with chronic kidney disease like David. But we need your help.
Learn more about the kidney disease journey below.
Make a donation to help AKF stand with kidney patients in all stages of their journey. Your support will help:
30 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease. These people need others to stand with them to help ensure that they have access to care and the promise of better treatment options in the future.
AKF is a strong and independent voice to increase awareness of kidney disease and advocate for policies that improve access to health care and that strengthen quality of care for individuals with kidney disease. But we need people like you to stand with us.
Learning the risk factors and signs of kidney disease can help those at risk detect the disease or slow its progression.
AKF provides free educational resources and free kidney health screenings. We also support clinical research that focuses on improving the lives of kidney patients. In addition, we are building a network of Kidney Health Coaches who can reach out to their communities to empower those at risk for kidney disease to prevent it.
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