Written by: Iya Bekondo, AAKP Ambassador
It was the year 2000, and I had just relocated to the United States. Word that both of my kidneys had failed was no longer news to me and my family; having suffered from Nephrotic Syndrome since age 7.
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Our Blog
AAKP strives for change by promoting and celebrating the importance of kidney health for patients across the country. This blog will allow you to connect with experts, researchers, staff and volunteers surrounding our ongoing advocacy for healthy kidneys.
What will you be doing on Memorial Day? (Posted May 25, 2018)
Written by: Kent Bressler, AAKP BOD and Ambassador, served in the United States Army What will you be doing on May 28, 2018, Memorial Day? Many will be beginning summer vacations, schools are out, and families are together and free to do as they wish.
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TOP INNOVATION AWARD FOR KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY OPENS GRANT CYCLE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 23, 2018MORE Information:Deborah Pelaez(800) 749-AAKP / dpelaez@aakp.
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AAKP BOD Lana Schmidt tells why she is looking forward to the National Patient Meeting on June 8, 2018! (Posted May 23, 2018)
Yay! I can vividly recall how excited I was the time I attended my first conference with the American Association of Kidney Patients during 2010. That year, the conference took place in Tampa, Florida.
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KIDNEY ADVOCATES SPOTLIGHT NATIONAL GOUT AWARENESS DAY
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 22, 2018MEDIA CONTACT:Deborah Pelaez(800) 749-AAKP / [email protected] ADVOCATES SPOTLIGHT NATIONAL GOUT AWARENESS DAY AAKP EXPANDS GOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TAMPA, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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The Beginning of My Journey – National Donate Life Month (Posted April 27, 2018)
Written By: Kent Bressler, AAKP BOD and Ambassador (TX) Kip and I spent most of the night before the transplant talking about just about everything. He was his usual easy going steady self and did not seem anxious at all.
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April is Organ Donation Month (Posted April 17, 2018)
Written by AAKP Life Member, Betty Dowe I have two favorite bumper stickers (see pictures of them below) as a reminder of the “Gift of Life!” After two kidneys, one my husband received and one my daughter received, I know the need for Organ Donations.
Single tissue donors can help 75 people.
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How the Will to Live Well Can Lead to Individual Strength, Inner Confidence and Spiritual Rebirth for You, In and Out of Dialysis (Updated Post April 4, 2018)
Written By: James A Schaner for AAKP Hello. My name is James Schaner of Queen Creek, Arizona. What follows is a brief history of my journey in dialysis. I hope to help you in your quest to conquer the battle of nutritional excellence in dialysis with a military flavor. Welcome aboard, soldier. Let’s win together!
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U.S.M.C. VETERAN NAMED TO LEAD NATIONAL KIDNEY HEALTH EFFORT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 30, 2018CONTACT:Deborah PelaezMarketing Communications Manager(800) 749-AAKP or [email protected] U.S.M.C. VETERAN NAMED TO LEAD NATIONAL KIDNEY HEALTH EFFORTAAKP EXPANDS IMPACT OF VETERANS MANAGING KIDNEY DISEASE Washington D.C. - The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT ORGANIZATION JOINS GOUT ALLIANCE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 26, 2018 More Information:Deborah Pelaez(800) 749-AAKP / [email protected] LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT ORGANIZATION JOINS GOUT ALLIANCE AAKP CALLS GOUT A MEDICAL AND WORKFORCE ISSUE AMONG KIDNEY PATIENTS Washington, D.C.
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