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Around 90,000 people are currently on the kidney transplant waitlist, each hoping for a life-changing kidney transplant. Sadly, multiple people on the kidney waitlist die every day, never having gotten their second chance at life.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) believes in a future where everyone who needs a kidney gets one–a future where there are Transplants for All. 

From policy wins to mentorship programs, here...

When Emerald Marie, a professional curve model, journalist, and social media influencer, learned her uncle had kidney failure, she didn’t hesitate to act. She started the living kidney donor evaluation, determined to give him a second chance at life.

In late 2022, Emerald's mom called, urging her to check on her Uncle Calvin.

"It was unexpected, so I was worried. I pushed for answers and learned...

40%-50%of people with kidney disease experience hyperkalemia or high potassium. A healthcare professional or dietitian will advise you as to the specific level of restriction you need based on your individual health.

While fruits and vegetables contain potassium, people following a potassium-restricted diet can still enjoy a wide array of colorful, delicious, and versatile options. 

Here are 40 low potassium fruits and...

Entre el 40 % y el 50 % de las personas con enfermedad renal tienen hiperpotasemia o potasio alto. Un profesional de atención médica o dietista le recomendará el nivel de restricción específico que necesita según su salud individual.

Si bien las frutas y verduras contienen potasio, las personas que siguen una dieta restringida en potasio igualmente pueden disfrutar de una amplia...

Sixteen years ago, a college friend transformed Morgan Reid's life by donating a kidney to her. This life-changing gift freed Morgan from dialysis and greatly improved her quality of life. Driven by gratitude, Morgan has since dedicated her life to ensuring everyone gets the same chance by advocating for life-saving transplants for all. 

When she was eighteen, Morgan's...

Are you impatient for spring? Here are five delightful recipes to keep you cozy and satisfied while you wait.

1. Brown Rice with Pigeon Peas
2. Creamy Pumpkin Coconut Soup
3. White Bean Chili
4. Mushroom Bolognese
5. Tembleque

Nate Robinson, an NBA champion who set a league record with three NBA Slam Dunk titles, just revealed his 16-year-long battle with kidney disease that ended in kidney failure. Having made history on the basketball court, Robinson is now on a mission to help all affected by kidney disease.

“I wouldn’t trade it [kidney disease] for the world. This is my story, and this is my journey,”...

Written by Jesse Roach, MD

Interim Senior Vice President of Government Relations at National Kidney Foundation

Dear Advocates and Friends of the National Kidney Foundation,

I am honored and humbled to step into the role of interim Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the National Kidney Foundation. My background is in adult and pediatric nephrology...

Around 90,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney transplant, but there aren't enough organs to meet this need. The Living Donor Navigator Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is working to address this issue. Health Equity Patient Navigator, Alexis Carter (B.S., M.P.H.), explains how.

The Living Donor Navigator Program aims to increase...

Four-time Grammy winner Brian Kennedy knows a lot about writing and producing chart-topping hits. What he did not know was that his kidneys were quietly shutting down while his music career was rapidly taking off. 

After spending seven years on the transplant waitlist, his brother donated a kidney to him. 

Now Kennedy uses his second chance at life to raise awareness about kidney disease risk factors and to...