Get Involved Initiatives

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Together let’s raise up awareness! In the realm of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), early detection is vital, as it can slow or prevent the progression of CKD. Slowing the progression of CKD has prolonged the lives of so many kidney patients throughout the course of time, who understand how this chronic condition can affect their life.

Simple and low-cost blood and urine tests can detect kidney disease at various stages. People who smoke, are overweight, have high blood pressure, or diabetes are at greater risk for developing CKD. African Americans and Hispanics develop kidney failure at a significantly different rate compared to their counterparts. Ongoing research provides national incidence rates, as they fluctuate from time to time based on the number of patients affected. There is urgency for ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment of patients with CKD in the earlier stages and to bridge the gap, leading health kidney conversations from clinic chairs, to academia, to industry,

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Consider us as your charity of choice. Your donation is used to fund the programs above and provide educational materials and opportunities for patients and their families. It only takes one to make a difference!

#TBT During the holiday season, It Only Takes One gifted ~200 bags to dialysis patients in North Carolina and New York state. We offered comfort items like fleece blankets and neck pillows to alleviate dialysis symptoms such as back pain from sitting

Each day I go to work, I’m fortunate to share why I chose public health and Clinical Research. Our life experiences have a way of influencing our decisions. 15 years ago when we dropped mama off at a @davita in Detroit, I had no idea I would on

Excited to partake in a Phase II study on cardio-renal therapy being developed by Corvidia Therapeutics to address residual inflammatory cardiovascular risk in patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Another investigator meeting for the bo

Hard work never goes unnoticed. ☺️ Today I received the GSD pin at work, which stands for getting stuff done. GSD is our 8th core value at @davita. This meant so much because this year I’ve struggled with Work/Life balance working full time and

I remember there was once a time when it was difficult for me to talk about my connection to kidney disease. Today, it’s a topic I can’t stop talking about. I am so fortunate to be among the few who do what they love and love what they do

Absolutely loved speaking at the @natljazzmuseum in Harlem for the NAACPs ACE Alliance event to wrap up #nationaldonatelifemonth. Thank you @naacp for this incredible experience to connect with more advocates in the kidney community. Any opportunity

#WorldKidneyDay is important to me because this day, and in fact, this MONTH (March), brings awareness to a chronic disease that is so often overlooked. Yet, 30 million Americans are affected by it. One of those 30 million is my mother. It’s so

Mother and daughter celebrating #nationalkidneymonth at the 6th annual Kidney Patient Summit with the @nationalkidneyfoundation. This year marks the 13th year of Andrea’s kidney transplant. What better way to give back, than by advocating for o

kidney walks

Complete our contact form to learn more about kidney walks in your area! You may also connect with us if you’re interested in organizing a walk with the assistance of our team.

dialysis drives

Each holiday season, we offer comfort items such as fleece blankets and neck pillows to alleviate dialysis symptoms such as back pain and anemia. Many hemodialysis patients experience dry mouth and hoarseness as well. We collect non-perishable items that fit guidelines offered by renal dieticians with consideration to dietary and fluid restrictions. Our list of items are curated by our Founder, Andrea, and her experiences while on hemodialysis at Davita. Contact us to learn more about how to contribute to the #DialysisDrive!

Inaugural It only takes one gala

Contact us to partake in the planning of our inaugural gala to appreciate and inspire our brothers and sisters enduring the stages of CKD, facing dialysis, seeking a kidney transplant, or managing life after transplant. We will also honor our healthcare heroes who stand on the front lines to take care of patients.

We appreciate your interest as a partner, corporate sponsor, or volunteer!

social media campaigns

We’d love to learn about your connection to CKD! Tag us in your posts or complete our contact form to share your story on our social media channels.