Press Releases

AAKP Independence Day Statement 2025

July 4, 2025

AAKP Independence Day Statement 2025 Dear AAKP Members, Friends, and Allies:As we celebrate this Fourth of July, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) proudly honors the courageous men and women who took a stand for liberty and battled to free our nation from the yoke of the tyrannical King of England over 250 years ago.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS COMMEMORATES JUNETEENTH

June 22, 2025

STATEMENT AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS COMMEMORATES JUNETEENTH Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest and oldest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, issued the following statement from AAKP President Edward V. Hickey, III, in commemoration of Juneteenth:

2025 World Kidney Day Statement

March 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 2025 World Kidney Day Statement American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) Washington, D.C.:

AAKP Press Release: Largest U.S. Kidney Patient Group Tells Disney CEO Robert Iger to Hold The View Co-Host Joy Behar Publicly Accountable for Saying Kidney Donation is Contingent Upon Political Beliefs of Transplant Recipient

March 7, 2025

For Immediate Release:March 7, 2025 Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 Largest U.S.

Largest Kidney Patient Group Joins Lawsuit Against Medicare

July 18, 2024

Largest Kidney Patient Group Joins Lawsuit Against Medicare Patient Choice Limited by CMS Violations of Legal and Regulatory Authority CMS Overreach Impacts Timely Access to Phosphorus Therapy Innovations WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

George Washington University Kidney Expert Earns Global Award

July 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 George Washington University Kidney Expert Earns Global Award Dr.

Independence Day Celebrated Across Kidney Community

July 3, 2024

Independence Day Celebrated Across Kidney Community July Fourth Marks New Highpoint in 2024 Voter Registration Campaign Non-Partisan KidneyVoter™ Drive Fueled by Federal Policy Disarray Washington, D.C. – On the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

Kidney Group Unveils Risk Campaign During National Safety Month

June 28, 2024

Kidney Group Unveils Risk Campaign During National Safety Month Innovation and Engagement Transform Infection Prevention and Disaster Readiness Government Leaders and Care Providers Must Involve Patients in Continuity Plans WASHINGTON, D.C.

Kidney Advocates Expand Voter Registration in 50 States in 50 Days

June 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2024 – Flag Day MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813)

Top Kidney Patient Group Shares National Reuters Pharma Award

June 13, 2024

Top Kidney Patient Group Shares National Reuters Pharma Award New Market-Driven Approach to Patient Engagement, Clinical Trial Design, and Diverse Trial Recruitment Accelerates Innovation and Health Solutions American Association of Kidney Patients Expands Research and Policy Impacts Washington, D.C.: