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Kidney Warrior Spotlight - Nikki Rich

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As π‘΅π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’π’‚π’ π‘²π’Šπ’…π’π’†π’š 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 comes to an end, we want to shine a light on a true kidney warrior Nikki Rich! Nikki’s story is inspiring, battling End-Stage Renal Disease for over 4 years, dialysis every other day and hosts the @thenikkirichshow, international best-selling author, radio host and Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Ambassador. Follow Nikki on Instagram @msnikkirich and let’s join her in raising awareness about kidney disease and the importance of organ donation! πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™


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SOLD OUT Pre-Party for the 15th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic

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Wonderful news! We had an overwhelming response and we’re completely sold out for the Pre-Party Celebration on Sunday May 1! Thank you to all of our generous board members, sponsors and our community for helping us raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone and shine a light on kidney health! πŸ’šπŸ’™

If you’d like to make a donation to support kidney families in need, please click the link below to donate.

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Kidney Warrior Spotlight - AJ Coulter

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AJ Coulter, is not only a Phoenix valley comedian, but he’s also on a mission to open up the dialogue surrounding kidney disease! He was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and receives dialysis 3 times a week to keep him alive as he waits for a kidney transplant. AJ said, β€œI was diagnosed with FSGS, and I had no idea how to react to it. I was really by myself, I was scared, I was just so lost”. If laughter is indeed the best medicine, AJ’s comedy act may just save a life. Let’s raise awareness about his story and share with everyone!

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National Kidney Month - Instagram Live with A Kidney for Melody

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In honor of World Kidney Day and National Kidney Month we partnered with Mindfulness Coach, Brenda SaraΓ­ Zuniga and Nikole Gallardo & Melody from @AKidneyForMelody to raise awareness about kidney disease and mental health. Melody was born with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome and received the gift of life in 2017 from an organ donor, that saved her life!

Join us LIVE on Instagram, Friday March 11 at 12pm PST for the conversation kidney health, organ donation, and positive coping skills!

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Let's Celebrate National Kidney Month!

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March is National Kidney Month! This month many organizations, health professionals and communities come together for one purpose: raise awareness about kidney disease. In celebrating National Kidney Month, let’s take a second to learn more about risk factors of kidney disease.

Your kidney can fail due to build up of waste in the body, damage to the kidneys, anemia as well as build up of fluid in the body. Symptoms can include anything from nausea and vomiting, blood in the urine, fatigue to swelling in the face, feet or hands. To determine if the symptoms you have are because of kidney failure, have your doctor perform these specific tests:

1. Urinalysis – check for protein, blood and white blood cells in the urine.

2. Blood tests – test creatinine and BUN, waste products that healthy kidneys remove from the bloodstream

β€œThe main job of your kidneys is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood. Kidneys also help to control your blood pressure, to produce red blood cells and to keep your bones healthy,” via World Kidney Day organization.

Make a contribution today and help us raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy kidneys. Join us in raising awareness about kidney disease!