Know Your Kidneys
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Your monthly gift allows us to help more people than any other kidney organization – from making 133 kidney transplants possible every month to delivering financial relief to 1 in 7 dialysis patients. Today, all monthly donations will be MATCHED by a generous donor for the first three months, tripling your impact for kidney patients and their families. Giving monthly is the BEST way to support patients all year long.
Attention Kidney Health Coaches!
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 Kidney Health Coach Health Equity Grants! These grants help expand the impact of the Kidney Health Coach program by providing financial support to community organizations and individual coaches.
If you are a Community Organization, please email partnerships@kidneyfund.org to receive your fillable application and virtual folder for submission.
Podcasts
Real Stories of Real Strength
The Kidney Collective, AKF’s limited series, features seven unscripted conversations with someone who shares their journey—from what it's like to crash into dialysis to becoming a living donor.
We believe in kidney health for all
Everyone deserves to be as healthy as they can, no matter where they live, what language they speak or the color of their skin. But in kidney disease, race and ethnicity play a significant role.
Fighting on all fronts
From prevention and research through treatment and transplant, we are dedicated to making sure kidney patients have someone fighting by their side.
Know Your Kidneys
The American Kidney Fund is dedicated to empowering you on your kidney health journey. Whether you're looking to learn about kidney disease and prevention, discover the cause of your kidney disease, or understand treatment options, you're in the right place.
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Find resources for patients, caregivers and professionals
No matter how kidney disease has touched your life, we're here to support you. Our medically reviewed library of resources is designed to give you the critical information and tools you need.
Your donation fuels our fight
When you give to AKF, you do more than make a donation. You provide lifesaving assistance when patients have nowhere else to turn. You demonstrate that someone cares. And you join us in fighting kidney disease on all fronts: from prevention and research to treatment and transplant.