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This is the second part of Nichole Baker’s kidney donation story. Read Part 1 before continuing. 

Many high school graduates are thinking about work, continuing education, and what’s next. As Nichole finished high...

By the time Lindsay met her future husband Denis in college, he had been dealing with kidney issues for years. It was a normal part of life that both Denis and Lindsay acknowledged but didn't dwell on. 

Neither expected Denis' kidneys to fail in his early thirties. But when they did, Lindsay didn't hesitate. She gave him the gift of life–one of her kidneys. 

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At the National Kidney Foundation, we are committed to educating people about their risk of kidney disease while dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. 

We've made tremendous strides over the years, including the adoption of a race-free eGFR equation and passing the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act.

None of this would have been possible without...

Every year, millions of people get a health diagnosis that changes the course of their lives forever. For Nichole, this moment came in 2007. A few months after graduating high school, a routine physical for college revealed a devastating truth–Nichole’s kidneys were not functioning correctly.

Nichole wasn’t expecting a call back from her doctor with bad news. 

“I gave a urine sample during my...

Unfiltered Story follows the journey of one person over time whose life was impacted by kidney disease. In this edition, we follow Anthony Tuggle as he readjusts to life on dialysis while searching for a living kidney donor. We recommend reading Part 1 before...

Dr. Ken Sutha's kidney disease journey began at the age of ten. His experiences navigating kidney disease, undergoing multiple kidney transplants, and dedicating time to volunteer with children facing similar challenges shaped his career path as a pediatric nephrologist and fueled his advocacy efforts for kidney patients nationwide.

When doctors found an abnormal amount of protein in Dr. Sutha’s urine, they...

The expressed opinions of Dr. Mohottige are her own and do not reflect official VA policy or practice.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that veterans experience kidney disease 34% more than the general population. Currently, 600,000 veterans have kidney disease, 40,000 who have kidney failure.1 The VA performs around 160 kidney transplants per year, not counting transplants performed through...

Ben and Susan met by chance while dropping their children off at kindergarten more than twenty years ago. That was the start of a decades-long friendship between the children and families. 

Neither knew this chance meeting would one day lead to Ben giving Susan the ultimate gift–a kidney donation.

Ben and Susan stayed in touch after their kids graduated high school but didn't see each other as often. From prior...

In late June, NKF’s Senior Director of Transplant Policy and Strategy Morgan Reid joined NKF’s Director of Congressional Relations Lauren Drew for meetings with prominent Members of the Congressional Black Caucus. The meetings focused on educating staff about the disparities in kidney health, and specifically on the work NKF is doing to address health disparities in access to kidney transplants in Black/African American communities. ...

Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for advice in creating a kidney disease diet plan. 

Welcome to National Kidney Foundation’s picnic spread! Here are five kidney-friendly recipes perfect for long sunny days and warm summer nights. 

1. Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
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