Patient Profile: Kidney Patient and Researcher, Abdou Simon Senghor, PhD, Shares His International Kidney Journey

Diana Clynes
Abdou Simon’s journey began in the vibrant heart of Senegal, which is located in West Africa. West Africa is known for its rich culture and deep sense of community. Abdou had big dreams and a passion for understanding people, which led him to study Sociology at the Université Gaston Berger de SaintLouis in Senegal.
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AAKP Ambassador and Dialysis Patient, Richard Stacewicz Shares His Kidney Story for National Phosphorus Awareness Day

Diana Clynes
In December of 1982, while on a three month long cross-country motorcycle trip with his young wife, Ann Goethals, Richard started having horrible headaches, nausea, and was throwing up. He had been feeling fine up to that point, but he suddenly got sick, and it was not going away.
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NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH “I Am More Than My Kidney Disease…” AAKP Ambassadors Respond

Diana Clynes
March is National Kidney Month. Help spread the word about kidney disease this month by sharing your personal story along with educational resources with your friends, family, and community. Kidney disease is a silent killer—let’s end the silence.In this article, AAKP Ambassadors share why they are more than their kidney disease.
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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

Jennifer Duplessie
For Immediate Release:March 7, 2025Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394Largest U.S.
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AAKP Ambassador and Dialysis Patient Dawn Edwards Shares Why She Supports National Phosphorus Awareness Day

Diana Clynes
National Phosphorus Awareness Day – April 5Dawn shares this statement in support of National Phosphorus Awareness Day:“After navigating the challenges of kidney disease for 35 years, I only recently learned that elevated phosphorous not only causes brittle bones, which can lead to fractures, but also cardiac episodes.
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