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Find out what Jess Walters gained by becoming an AKF Ambassador.
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There is strength in numbers. More than 36,000 passionate patients, family members, friends and kidney care professionals serve as AKF Ambassadors. Join our Advocacy Network and be a voice for kidney patients on Capitol Hill.
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As an AKF Ambassador, you make an important difference on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and in your own community. Together, we fight for policies that improve kidney care, protect patients' access to care and increase funding for kidney research. AKF Ambassadors play a key role in educating elected officials and the media about the impact of kidney disease.
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Where Americans live can affect their ability to give the gift of life
AKF's State of the States: 2025 Living Donor Protection Report Card evaluates each state and the District of Columbia on how well their existing laws encourage living organ donation and reduce barriers for living donors.
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Why should you advocate?
Millions of Americans with kidney disease are counting on you to share your voice in their fight. Our advocacy network is making a huge difference on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and in their own communities.
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AKF Ambassador Spotlight: Amy Walker
Learn about AKF Ambassador Amy Walker and find out What made her want to become an AKF Ambassador.
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AKF Ambassador Spotlight: Christopher Knippers
Learn what AKF Ambassador, Christopher Knippers, learned by becoming an Ambassador for the American Kidney Fund.
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Ambassador spotlight: Leigh-Ann Williams
Learn what AKF Ambassador, Leigh-Ann Williams, wishes elected officials knew about dialysis patients.
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AKF Ambassador Spotlight: Frances Ashe-Goins
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