National independent nonprofit fighting CKD & ESRD w/prevention, education, clinical research & financial assistance. Take #KidneyAction with @akf_advocacy!37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, but most don't know it. The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is the only organization that takes a comprehensive approach to ending this devastating illness.

Core values

- **Healthcare Access and Affordability**: AKF helps over 66,000 dialysis and recent transplant patients afford healthcare coverage and treatment-related expenses, significantly improving their quality of life[2][5].
- **Research and Innovation**: AKF supports nephrology research, with 51 alumni and current scientists advancing in the field, which contributes to better disease management and potential treatments[2][5].
- **Awareness and Education**: The organization educates people about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and provides resources to understand and manage kidney disease, promoting preventive care and early detection[2][5].
- **Community Support**: AKF offers financial assistance to kidney patients affected by natural disasters and connects pediatric patients with peers through the National Virtual Camp Program, enhancing community well-being[2][5].
- **Health Disparities**: AKF addresses health disparities by focusing on underserved populations, such as racial and ethnic minority groups and rural Americans, who are disproportionately affected by kidney disease[4].