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LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of care. It's crucial that we create an inclusive and accepting environment for all patients. #PrideMonth

NKF Kidney Research Connect is a new portal to connect kidney patients, care partners, and living donors with researchers where they can partner on patient-centered outcomes research. https://www.kidney.org//nkf-connecting-kidney-patients-car

Approximately a third of people with diabetes develop kidney disease, and diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. Learn the facts with our educational resources, an on-line quiz, videos and more! https://www.kidney.org/content/diabetes-and-kidney-disease

One in three adults in the United States have at least one of the major risk factors that put them at risk for kidney disease. For the LGBTQ+ community, the risk is even higher. #PrideMonth

Your voice can be the sound of change. Help us work with elected officials to pass bills that will stop insurance companies from discriminating against living donors; expand access to home dialysis; and spur greater investment in awareness, healthcare equity, and research. Join Voice for Kidney Health today. #MyKidneyVoice voices.kidney.org

We are currently looking for feedback from kidney patients of all stages and their loved ones to take part in a patient education survey. Participants will be entered in a drawing to receive a $25 gift card for completing this survey. Take the Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2S2GXFZ

On June 2nd, runners from all over the world will get out and run a mile (or more) for #GlobalRunningDay. Sign up to make your mile count for the kidney community. #TeamKidney https://team.kidney.org/event/runningday

NKF Peers is a free mentoring program that matches people in late stage kidney disease, those on dialysis or living with a transplant, as well as living donors with mentors who provide one-on-one support to guide them through their kidney health journey. Get matched with a mentor today. #MentalHealthMonth https://www.kidney.org/patients/peers

Join us as we highlight the latest in kidney research, dispel myths, bring you up-to-date news in kidney care, and answer questions from patients to help them live well with kidney disease or a transplant. Start listening today! https://www.kidney.org/podcast/hot-topics-kidney-health

On Wednesday, June 2nd, runners from all over the globe will get out and run a mile (or more) for Global Running Day. While large in-person running events are still on hold we invite you to join Team Kidney (virtually) for a meaningful mile on Global Running Day. It doesn’t matter how fast you run or how far you go. The important thing is that you have fun being activeand you inspire others to join you while raising funds to improve the lives of kidney disease patients in communities nationwide. Becca, a kidney donor, gave the gift of life to her cousin Courtney in September 2019. She will be participating with Team Kidney in Global Running Day, and hopes that you will join her. https://team.kidney.org/index.cfm

Our panel of experts will address what you need to know about mental health and kidney cancer, as well as answer your questions live. Register today! https://www.facebook.com/events/517868462568585

The CDC's new masking guidance says fully vaccinated people do not have to wear masks. But does that include kidney patients? Join us as NKF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Vassalotti answers your questions live. https://www.kidney.org/content/qa-webinar-and-facebook-live

We urge patients with advanced kidney disease, including transplant and dialysis patients and patients requiring immunosuppression for treatment of kidney disease, to continue masking and practice social distancing, even if they are fully vaccinated. https://www.kidney.org//nkf-urges-kidney-patients-to-conti

I know not everyone is as fortunate as I was, said Angelica Hale, during a recent interview for #AAPI Heritage Month. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to use my experience and my voice over the past few years to be an advocate for and to help raise awareness of kidney disease and living organ donation. #APAHM https://www.kidney.org//kidney-failure-didn-t-stop-young-p

Ada DeBold’s motherly love started a movement that gave birth to the National Kidney Foundation. To all of the amazing moms who go above and beyond, we wish you a Happy #MothersDay! https://www.kidney.org//ada-debold-how-one-mother%E2%80%99

Did you miss yesterday's Facebook Live on the Covid Vaccine? Watch now and see what our experts have to share!

If you are spending Halloween indoors this year, why not try making some of these delicious pumpkin flavored recipes? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dtbJ5A

One week ago we held the NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic. It looked a little difference this year, but we still were able to raise over $117,000! Thank you to our sponsors, attendees and committee for helping us to put on a safe and successful event.

So many of you got out and walked in your own communities this weekend! The spirit of the Kidney Walk was felt all over the Greater Philadelphia region. We cannot get enough of your photos, keep sending them our way!

What a great day for a Kidney Walk! We could not be more grateful to our teams for lacing up and walking with us this year. Because of you we’ve raised over $319,000 for kidney patients! Thank you to our presenting sponsor @pentechealth, national multi-market sponsors @logisticare_official and Transplant Genomics, and all our sponsors for your continued support. There is still time to donate! Visit kidney.rallybound.org/Philadelphia to help us reach our goal of $426,500.

Kidney Walk 2020! Our 4th year walking! It might look a little different this year bc of Covid, but we proudly walk for our Sister and Aunt! We love you Co...l and Aunt Donna! #NKF #ShareYourSpare #GiftOfLife #KidneyWalkLaceUp Col Wood Donna Gavin Vandegrift Joseph Connors Kimberly Wood Ashley Wood Ray Mond Brittany Corbin Tommy Kube Matt Kube NKF - Eastern Pennsylvania & New Jersey See more

Check out our Philadelphia Kidney Walk Opening Ceremony featuring the Philly Phanatic, Philadelphia Eagle's Swoop, Philadelphia Union's Phang, the 76ers Sixers Stixers, Flyers Ice Girls and an inspiring message from fellow walkers! Follow us! @NKFPANJ @NKF and post using #KidneyWalkLaceUp We need your help to reach out $426,500 fundraising goal! Visit https://kidney.rallybound.org/philadelphia to donate.

We are less than an hour away from the Philadelphia Kidney Walk opening ceremony. Be sure to tune in and share it with your teammates and supporters!

Throw your hands in the air if you are ready for the Philadelphia Kidney Walk this Sunday, October 11th! Our presenting sponsor, Pentec Health sure is! You can view the Opening Ceremony live at 10:00am here: https://www.facebook.com/nkfpanj/posts/3381613785266443.

Can't walk on Sunday? One perk to a virtual Kidney Walk is you get to choose when your team walks! Shout out to the amazing team at St. Christopher's for completing your walk!

Philadelphia Freeway has an important message for you. To join him in the fight to help kidney patients, visit http://kidney.rallybound.org/Philadelphia

Today we're looking back at the Philadelphia Kidney Walk over the years. Were you with us back at the Philadelphia Zoo? Did the rain not stop you from coming out in 2016? We want to see your Throwback Thursday photos!

Laurie from Annandale shares how she got involved in the Kidney Walk for Why I Walk Wednesday. Your stories are what drives our mission, we'd love to hear yours. Share your story in the comments and tune in to hear more on October 11th during our Philadelphia Kidney Walk opening ceremony,