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August 2018

AAKP BOD and Ambassador Dave White Describes his Experience at the 2018 Summer Transplant Games of America

August 27, 2018
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By AAKP BOD and Ambassador, Dave White Dave White at the Transplant Games of America I heard a supporter yell “Go Maryland!” while I was chugging my way around the last turn into the home stretch. I saw three runners ahead of me and said to myself “oh well, no medal today.
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Author AdminPosted on August 27, 2018June 6, 2023Categories Our Blog

Grayson Lives On – Potter’s Syndrome (posted August 24, 2018)

August 24, 2018
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By Kent Bressler, AAKP BOD and Ambassador My nephew, Todd Bressler, is a kind, mellow, hardworking father of three. He and his wife Shanna found out that their fourth child, who they would name Grayson, would be born without kidneys and profoundly limited lung function.
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Author AdminPosted on August 24, 2018March 26, 2019Categories Our Blog

AAKP Ambassador Mary Baliker shares her story

August 23, 2018
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AAKP Ambassador Mary Baliker shares her story with AAKP Pediatric Kidney Pals readers…. Written By:
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Author AdminPosted on August 23, 2018October 29, 2019Categories Education

LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP BACKS ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT

August 20, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT:Deborah Pelaez, Marketing and Communications ManagerDirect: (813) 400-2394 Email: dpelaez@aakp.org LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP BACKS ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Author AdminPosted on August 20, 2018March 26, 2019Categories Press Releases

Raise Your Voice! The PATIENTS Demonstration Act restricts patient choice! (posted August 14, 2018)

August 14, 2018
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The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in the U.S., believes The Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act (H.R. 4143 / S. 2065) severely restricts patient freedom of choice. CLICK HERE to take action on this important issue.
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Author AdminPosted on August 14, 2018February 6, 2019Categories Our Blog

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