Kidney Heroes Giving Day is August 20th

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Honor a Hero. Save a life.

On this special day of giving, we honor the many kidney community heroes leading the fight against kidney disease with acts of courage, compassion, support and hope. People like YOU powering NKF’s work and lifechanging progress for every loved one affected by kidney disease. Who will you honor?

Take Control of Your Kidney Health

Please answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.

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Kidney Disease At-a-glance

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1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease.

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90K people are on the kidney waitlist, and 12 die every day.

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1 in 7 U.S. adults have kidney disease, and 90% don't know it.

*Please note that these numbers are approximations and may change often.

Kidney Walk With Us

Join thousands of others across the nation to raise awareness and fund innovation in kidney disease research, advocacy and transplantation.

Your walk builds hope for a future without suffering—for every person in this fight.

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Volunteer your time and help bring positive change for patients, living donors and transplant recipients.

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Come see us! Connect with NKF staff in your area.

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Learn more about opportunities to join us: celebrate, fundraise or take control of your kidney health at an event near you.