Kindness for Kidneys
@KKidneys
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Committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering kidney warriors and their families.
Joined June 2018
Join us this Sunday, October 12th at 3:30 p.m. ET to hear the story of Marcus & Ericka Simon, a husband and wife team (patient and caregiver, both healthcare workers) who have navigated through kidney disease together. Their powerful story is sure to bring hope and encouragement.
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There is power in community and a collective voice. Thank you @AmericanKidneyFund for facilitating a wonderful Rare Kidney Disease Advocacy Day last week. We advocated for the New Era of Preventing ESKD Act, the Living Donor Protection Act, & the Living Donor FMLA Protection Act.
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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, September 14th at 3:30 p.m. ET. We’re excited to welcome Cesia Creighton, the Senior Program Coordinator for the Kidney Health Initiative at the American Society of Nephrology, to our support group stage. You don't want to miss it!
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We’re grateful for the dedication and effort of so many who make a difference every day. Wishing you a wonderful Labor Day from all of us at Kindness for Kidneys. 💚 #laborday #kindnessforkidneys #kindnessforkidneys #inspiredbylove #inspiredbystories #inthistogether
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Today, we honor not just a half century birthday, but a life devoted to service, hope, & love. Sharron Rouse, our founder and executive director, is more than a leader. She’s a lifeline for countless kidney warriors and their families. We love you. We honor you. 💚
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Join us this Sunday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. ET for our next support group meeting. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Gentzon Hall, Assistant Professor of Medicine in Nephrology at Duke University School of Medicine, to our virtual support group stage. The Zoom info is on the flyer.
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Summer is in full swing! Come hang out with us this Sunday, July 13th at 3:30 p.m. ET for our Summer Kickback Support Group meeting. Grab your favorite summer treat, and join us for conversation, encouragement and empowerment. Invite your family and friends. All are welcome!
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Today we honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. Happy Juneteenth! Let us remember: Unity is greater than division. 💚 #Juneteenth #FreedomForAll #KindnessForKidneys
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Today, we celebrate the unwavering strength, compassion, and guidance of fathers everywhere. Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the remarkable dads who inspire and uplift those around them every day! #fathersday #kindnessforkidneys #inspiredbylove #inspiredbystories #father
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We're hosting an exclusive support group meeting for men this Sunday, June 8th at 3:30 p.m. ET. Dr. Daryl Crenshaw, board-certified nephrologist and internist in Thomasville, Georgia, will be sharing information and resources for male CKD warriors and care partners.
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We pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, strength, and selflessness have paved the way for the freedom we enjoy today. #MemorialDay #KindnessForKidneys #ServingThroughKindness
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There are unique challenges women and men face when navigating chronic kidney disease (CKD), and it's time we start talking about them. We're hosting an exclusive support group meeting for women this Sunday, May 18th at 3:30 p.m. ET. Ladies, we look forward to seeing you there.
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Happy Nurses Week! THANK YOU to the incredible nurses who make a difference every single day. Your compassion, strength, and dedication touch lives in ways words can’t express. Your care is truly life-changing, especially in the kidney community. 💚
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@KKidneys 🚨 Congress is about to pass its only major tax package for the next 2 years. We have a rare chance to include the End Kidney Deaths Act — a lifesaving, bipartisan bill. 🧡 💡 Why it matters: ✔️ 100,000 lives saved ✔️ $37 billion in taxpayer savings ✔️ More kidney
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From unclear diagnosis to hope: Sharron Rouse shares her kidney transplant journey and the life-saving power of testing for APOL1-related disease. 🌟 Listen now on Kidney Transplant Conversations: https://t.co/in9tP1a5cN
#AMKD #Transplant #APOL1Aware
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Today is AMKD Awareness Day. Join us in spreading the word! APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) is a genetic kidney disease that can start at a younger age and advance faster than other kidney diseases. #APOL1 #BEAPOL1AWARE
https://t.co/jxI8gnO1h4
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Last week, we had the awesome privilege to participate in a Capitol Hill Day with @astsconnect and @aakp. We discussed the Living Donor Protection Act, OPTN Modernization, and NIH funding with congressional leaders. We won’t stop until we see change and innovation!
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April is Donate Life Month | SRTR is proud to partner with @DonateLife during #KidsTransplantWeek in creating this infographic. Here are the latest pediatric #transplantation numbers:
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In 2006, our founder, Sharron Rouse, was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis (FSGS). She recently discovered it was a result of AMKD. We’re joining @americankidneyfund on AMKD Awareness Day and encouraging others to become #APOL1Aware.
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Save the Date 📅: AMKD Awareness Day is April 29! We’re joining forces with the @AmericanKidneyFund in recognizing AMKD Awareness Day and spreading the word so that we’re all #APOL1Aware.
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