Join Us for the 2025 Shoals Kidney Walk Kickoff Celebration! This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Alabama Kidney Foundation, and we’re celebrating in a big way! Join us as we kick off the Shoals Kidney Walk, connect with supporters, and share how YOU can make a difference for kidney patients in our community. Meet our Honorary Co-Chairs, Justin & Katie Faires, and our incredible Patient Chair, Matt Beresford! Enjoy refreshments, learn more about the walk, and be part of something meaningful! RSVP [email protected] today and help us make this milestone year unforgettable! #ShoalsKidneyWalk #AKF50 #TogetherWeWalk,StrongerWeStand
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Our Mission: The Alabama Kidney Foundation serves kidney patients by providing financial assistance, education and support services. The Foundation provides public education to promote organ donation awareness and prevention of kidney disease. Our Vision: To improve prevention awareness and the individual quality of life of Alabamians affected by kidney disease. Who We Are: The Alabama Kidney Foundation (AKF) was founded to assist kidney patients and has over a 39 year history of serving Alabama’s kidney patient population. Today, the AKF is the only state-based organization dedicated to assisting kidney patients, and each year touches the lives of thousands of Alabamians. Our History: The AKF’s rich legacy of serving our state’s kidney patients began in 1975. At that time, life was very difficult for kidney patients. Few treatment facilities were available and the cost of treatment was enormous. With the demand for treatment far exceeding capacity, real life and death decisions were being made about who would be treated. It all began with a conversation between two kidney patients where one made known his decision to stop expensive treatments because he feared it would leave his family destitute. That hopelessness and despair would have far-reaching effects. William E. Rowe was the patient who listened to this tragic bedside confession, and knew other patients faced similar circumstances. His empathy and concern drove him to gather volunteers and form an organization dedicated to financially supporting kidney patients. These volunteers soon became known as the Alabama Kidney Foundation. Incredible advancements in kidney medicine have occurred since those early days, but the despair and hopelessness caused by kidney disease is still evident. Alabama ranks 5th in the nation for kidney disease. Today nearly 8,000 Alabamians seek dialysis treatments three times a week simply to sustain life. Many of those patients turn to the AKF for help.
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https://www.alkidney.org
Alabama Kidney Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Birmingham
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1975
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US，Birmingham
Alabama Kidney Foundation员工
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Marcie Prescott
Central Alabama Regional Director
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JoHelene Bilstein Patrick
Director of Corporate & Community Partnerships
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Jerome Morgan Jr., CCT
Principal Owner - ★Oncort Professional Commercial Cleaning/Janitorial Services★
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Becki Connally
Director - Corporate & Community Partnerships at Alabama Kidney Foundation
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We would like to introduce the 2025 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Patient Chair – Barbi Lee. Barbi Lee is a recently retired State of Alabama employee of over 30 years. She is also a kidney disease survivor of over 47 years & kidney transplant recipient of over 26 years. Barbi Lee is no stranger to the Alabama Kidney Foundation! Barbi’s involvement & history with AKF is a special one & began over 25 years ago! We are thankful for her decades of support to AKF! We also thank her for sharing her kidney disease & kidney transplant journey, both past & present & to also help celebrate AKF’s 50th Anniversary! Help us show some love for Barbi Lee! ?
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The Central Alabama region kicked off the 2025 Birmingham Kidney Walk and Celebration season this Tuesday at the beautiful Botanical Gardens! ?? Attendees were inspired by heartfelt stories from Patty Bland, daughter of William Rowe, AKF founder. Honorary walk chair Dr. Anupam Agarwal, and Patient Chairs, Cory and Rodney Moon shared their personal experiences with kidney disease, the Alabama Kidney Foundation, and how kidney transplants have shaped their lives. We also want to give a shoutout to American Cast Iron Pipe Company employees for their continued support and generous donations. We’re excited for a successful year ahead! Registration is now open for teams and individuals—visit https://lnkd.in/e_ijN_Yj to sign up today. Let’s come together to celebrate 50 years of the Alabama Kidney Foundation! ??? #UABHeersinkSchoolofMedicine #BirminghamFireandRescueServiceDepartment
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We’re thrilled to announce Justin & Katie Faires as the Co-Chairs for our Shoals 2025 Kidney Walk & Celebration! Justin and Katie bring incredible passion and dedication to this cause, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them leading the charge for this special event. Their commitment to making a difference in the lives of kidney patients and their families truly inspires us all. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Shoals Kidney Walk & Celebration on April 26th and stay tuned for updates as we gear up for an unforgettable 50th Anniversary celebration! #ShoalsKidneyWalk2025 #KidneyAwareness #AKF50th #TogetherWeWalkStrongerWeStand
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Meet Our Patient Chair ?? Meet Raven Perry Beach, our incredible Patient Chair for the Huntsville Kidney Walk! As the Founding Attorney at Beach Law Practice, Raven is passionate about raising awareness and empowering kidney patients. Join us in celebrating her leadership and as she shares her story! ??Register to be a team at HuntsvilleKidneyWalk.org #HuntsvilleKidneyWalk #AlabamaKidneyFoundation
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?? Meet our 2025 Huntsville Kidney Walk Chair, Rhonda Carter RN, Director of Operations for Fresenius Kidney Care. ?? Rhonda’s dedication to kidney health is inspiring, and we’re thrilled to have her lead this year’s efforts! Let’s show her some love and register to be a team at HuntsvilleKidneyWalk.org???? #WalkForKidneyHealth #KidneyWarriors
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We are thrilled to announce that the Alabama Kidney Foundation (AKF) will be celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to our community in 2025! Established over five decades ago by a compassionate former kidney patient, AKF has been a vital resource for those affected by kidney disease in Alabama. Our mission extends beyond immediate assistance. We organize six walks and celebrations each year across the state—including Huntsville, Shoals, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Dothan—to raise funds for our two key programs: 1. **Daily Living Needs (DLN)**: Providing essential support for prescriptions, utility bills, and other living expenses. 2. **Alabama Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP)**: Offering transportation services to help patients travel to dialysis and transplant-related appointments. Join us as we embark on this milestone journey! Together, we can raise awareness, provide necessary resources, and bring hope to kidney patients throughout Alabama. Your involvement matters—let's make a difference together! At AKF, we are committed to improving the lives of low-income kidney dialysis patients through education, support, and financial aid. Visit https://lnkd.in/earbygM3 to learn how you can participate! #AlabamaKidneyFoundation #50YearsOfHope #KidneyHealth #CommunitySupport
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This holiday season, a Baldwin County woman is filled with gratitude for those who embody the spirit of giving. Meet Bethany Agee, who is selflessly donating a kidney to a New Hampshire teenager she's never met. ?? “Thank you so much to 1819 News for sharing my kidney donation story," Bethany expressed. "Because of that, I am getting financial assistance. It was such a blessing and we are truly grateful to the Alabama Kidney Foundation for their support." Let's spread the love and support for this incredible act of kindness! ?? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/emZGacym
A Christmas Miracle: Alabama Kidney Foundation pays way for woman…
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We are thrilled to announce that Lauren Wolff has joined the Alabama Kidney Foundation team as our new Regional Coordinator for the Mobile area. With a strong background in patient advocacy and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease, Lauren is a perfect fit for this important role. Lauren comes to us with extensive experience in community outreach and support services, having worked closely with individuals and families facing serious health challenges. Her knowledge, passion, and dedication will be invaluable as she works to connect patients with the vital resources and support they need. As Regional Coordinator, Lauren will focus on fostering collaboration across our communities, building strong relationships with healthcare providers, and ensuring that every individual impacted by kidney disease has access to the tools and assistance they deserve. We are confident that her efforts will make a lasting impact and help us further our mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to those in need. Lauren is already making significant strides in building community connections and is eager to work alongside our team and the people we serve. We can’t wait for you to meet her and see the incredible work she will do in her new role! We know she will be a wonderful addition to our team, and we look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the coming months. Please join us in welcoming Lauren Wolff to the Alabama Kidney Foundation!
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