National Kidney Foundation
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We’re fighting to eliminate preventable kidney disease, accelerate innovation, and dismantle structural inequities in kidney care. Join our fight.
Joined July 2007
Just announced: @elongateog is donating $150,000 to @NKF! THANK YOU, Elongate for your generous donation! Join Elongate by making a #crypto donation today. #ELONGATE4CHARITY.
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.@elongateog, the world’s first-ever charity cryptocurrency, will encourage their community of investors to support the fight against kidney disease and help us continue our life-saving work. Join the livestream on Twitch this Sunday, 5/30 at 12pm ET.
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Congratulations to @sunisalee_ for winning multiple medals at the Olympics! You showed the world that kidney disease doesn't have to define you and won't hold you back. 🏅 #Paris2024
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We're thankful to @elongateog for spotlighting us this week! Follow @elongateog for updates on their Charity Party featuring @NKF this Sunday. #ELONGATE4CHARITY.
This week we're spotlighting National Kidney Foundation, a lifeline for ALL people affected by #kidneydisease. Stay tuned to learn their story, and tune in on Sunday for our Charity Party w/ @nkf. Give Directly: Follow @nkf .#ELONGATE4CHARITY.
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The NKF Peers mentoring program offers a safe, anonymous way to connect patients with mentors “who have been there” via phone or an in-app chat. #MentalHealthMonth
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A portion of the proceeds will go to @NKF!
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#Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are the leading causes of #kidneydisease. Actor @WilmerValderrama is helping NKF educate the Hispanic community on their increased risk of kidney disease.
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“Our findings show that it is time to standardize the content and accessibility of kidney disease education programs to ensure high quality, patient-centered care for persons with kidney disease,” shared lead investigator Keren Ladin, PhD, MSc.
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The @NFL GOAT @JerryRice didn't know anything about kidney disease until his brother had to go on dialysis. Sadly, that is the story of many in the African American community. The NKF is leading the fight against #kidneydisease.
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THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE AT RISK FOR KIDNEY DISEASE SO ITS IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR KIDNEY HEALTH
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BREAKING: Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital say they’ve successfully completed the world’s first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human.
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Our amazingly talented Kid Ambassador @angelicahale is competing tonight for the #AGTChampions title and we can’t wait for the results! #TeamAngelica
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There were a lot of great moments during the last two days at the NKF Kidney Patient Summit but this was definitely the most adorable one. Thank you, @angelicahale for your wonderful performance! #MyKidneysMyLife
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We're looking forward to the CHARITY PARTY w/ @elongateog, the world's largest charity cryptocurrency, with @CEOatNKF and @anthonyetuggle. Hope you join us this Sunday at 12pm ET. #ELONGATE4CHARITY
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A new guest just joined our Our CHARITY PARTY with @elongateog. It's @angelicahale! Tune in at #ELONGATE4CHARITY
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“It's something that we should take seriously. The complications from type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest risks for chronic kidney disease.” shared @msdebbieallen. #MinuteForYourKidneys
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Still no kidneys. 😢.
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Happy birthday to our amazing Kid Ambassador @angelicahale! We can’t believe you’re already 12!
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Day 3 of #NationalKidneyMonth facts. @AngelicaHale who received a kidney transplant from her mom is @NKF's first Kid Ambassador! #HeartYourKidneys
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Congratulations to our very own NKF Kid Ambassador @angelicahale on celebrating her six-year transplant anniversary today! #kidneystrong
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In this new role, @anthonyetuggle says he will work to drive "awareness, prevention, and treatment for kidney patients, especially in our Black and Hispanic Communities where people are impaired the most by #kidneydisease."
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We extend our heartfelt support to @selenagomez as she continues her journey towards kidney health #BigAskBigGive
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Look at this beauty! The @EmpireStateBldg is illuminated orange tonight in honor of #WorldKidneyDay!
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Happy #WorldKidneyDay! Tag us in your photos today to show us your orange pride! Are you wearing orange? Are there buildings or landmarks in your town going orange? Let us know! #HeartYourKidneys #NationalKidneyMonth
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Today, March 14th, is #WorldKidneyDay! RT to raise kidney disease awareness. #HeartYourKidneys
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Good luck to our very own Kid Ambassador @angelicahale on America's Got Talent: The Champions, TONIGHT at 8/7c on @NBC. We can't wait to watch! @agt #AGTChampions #HeartYourKidneys
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Congratulations and best wishes to our NKF supporter @PrinceRoyce and @EmeraudeToubia on their recent wedding!.
Queremos compartir este momento con todos ustedes, en especial con nuestros fans 🙏🍾 @EmeraudeToubia @peopleenespanol
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All I’m saying is your kidneys do some pretty important things so you should make sure they’re healthy.
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We recently announced the newest updates to our board including @anthonyetuggle as our chairman-elect and @PaulPalevsky as our president-elect.
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Landmarks across the country went orange last night in honor of #WorldKidneyDay! Did you see any near you?
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Join @AngelicaHale, a kidney transplant recipient and an @AGT runner up, and show your support for #WorldKidneyDay!
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Given his family history of diabetes and high blood pressure, @WValderrama thought he might be in the 33%. So, he took the Kidney Risk Quiz and shared it with his family –– and you should, too: #MinuteForYourKidneys #WorldKidneyDay #NationalKidneyMonth
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Hey @angelicahale, on behalf of your NKF family we want to wish you good luck tonight. We can't wait to watch! #AGTChampions #AGTFinals.
Tomorrow is going to be EPIC and you don’t want to miss it!💖⭐️🔥🌈🎶 #AGTFinals #AGTChampions @AGT @nbc
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Thanks Shaquill Griffin (@ShaquillG) for bringing attention to NKF on the field! @Seahawks #MyCauseMyCleats.
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Happy birthday and kidney transplant anniversary to Chair of NKF National Board of Directors @anthonyetuggle! Congratulations on being 22 years #kidneystrong.
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In honor of #PediatricTransplantWeek, we wanted to share the story of our very own NKF Kid Ambassador @AngelicaHale who received a living organ donation from her mother when she was just six years old! #BigAskBigGive #KidsTransplantWeek.
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BREAKING: Today, the @NKF and @ASNKidney Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released its final report, which outlines a new race-free way to diagnose this life-threatening illness. Read more.
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Our NKF Kid Ambassador @AngelicaHale helped us kick off our #KidneyStrong campaign by going live on YouTube to celebrate her upcoming #transplant anniversary & raising nearly $5,000! To hear her sing, see the full video: #DonateLife
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#WhenIDiePleaseTakeMyKidneys is trending on Twitter. Don’t just say it. Register to be a donor at
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Despite having a suppressed immune system, Jaclyn who is an RN and a transplant recipient, shows up for work every day to help others in need. Thank you, Jaclyn, and countless other nurses for your tireless work. Happy #NationalNursesDay!
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Congratulations to our Kid Ambassador, @angelicahale, who is five years #kidneystrong today! Angelica received a kidney from her mom five years ago. #BigAskBigGive
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“Not everyone is as fortunate as I was,” shared @angelicahale during a recent interview for #APAHM. “I’m grateful 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."
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Today, @angelicahale and kidney advocates from across the country will converge on Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and urge them to take action for kidney patients. #MyKidneysMyLife
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This award recognizes an individual whose exceptional research has contributed novel insights in or resulted in improved access to kidney transplantation. Congratulations to this year's recipient, @KristaLentine!
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Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau), PGA Tour Player and an NKF supporter, shares the amazing story of his dad who received a kidney transplant from a high school friend. #livingdonor #BigAskBigGive @GolfChannel @Fehertwit
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If only this were real. @SpiritHalloween, our DMs are open. #Halloween #SpiritHalloween #SpookySeason
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Congratulations to living kidney donor and @ninjawarrior competitor Austin Gray on a fantastic season! You are so inspirational, both on and off the course. #AmericanNinjaWarrior
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Your Kidneys and Youth is an online educational program that includes interactive videos, voiced by @angelicahale, as well as fun activities for kids covering kidney basics and ways to to keep your kidneys healthy. Learn more at #TeacherAppreciationDay
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We're excited to team up with actor, activist, and entrepreneur Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) to spread awareness of the 33% of American adults at risk for #kidneydisease! Stay tuned for more. #MinuteForYourKidneys #NationalKidneyMonth
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BREAKING: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act! We applaud all of our NKF grassroots advocates who helped make this possible. Learn more: #MyKidneysMyLife
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We heard someone is 11 today! The happiest of birthdays to our amazing NKF Kid Ambassador @AngelicaHale! Thank you for being you! Love, your friends at @NKF.
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Former NBA player Nate Robinson (@nate_robinson) is one of over 800,000 people on the kidney transplant waitlist. We wish him the best of luck in receiving a transplant soon.
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We're happy to hear that Rick is recovering well and wish him all the best!!
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Happy to hear you’re feeling better @andrewyang! With 1 in 10 people getting a kidney stone at some point in their lives, it’s important to know the facts:
Thank you to the team at Mt Sinai West for the excellent care! And thanks Evelyn for keeping me company as I experienced my first (and hopefully last) kidney stone. Have been discharged and will now proceed to drink lots of water for the rest of the day. 👍
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Today is #WorldKidneyDay! We believe that all 37 million Americans affected by kidney disease should have access to high-quality, patient-centered kidney care. Join us in this mission at today. #KIDNEYEQUITYFORALL
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Today, on #WorldKidneyDay, we honor the loved ones no longer with us, the survivors, people who are going through their kidney disease journeys, and those who care for them – in every community across the country.
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Thank you @KennyV12Ninja for spreading awareness about living kidney donation on American @ninjawarrior and congrats on your amazing run! And thank you to NBC for the shout out! Visit
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#FactoftheDay: There is no cure for kidney disease. The only treatments are dialysis or kidney transplant #HeartYourKidneys
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Congratulations, @PrinceRoyce! And thank you so much for your support!
#PrinceRoyceRunsNYC LIVE RESULTS—> 🏃🏻♂️🗽#TCSNYCMarathon.
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One of the nation’s top nephrologists and advanced CKD researchers, Rajnish Mehrotra, MD, MS, will receive the NKF's Dr. J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Award at the 2023 Spring Clinical Meetings in Austin, TX, April 11-15.
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Tune in to see our amazing @NKF Kid Ambassador @angelicahale sing on @NBCLilBigShots "Holiday Special" airing TONIGHT 12/12 at 9/8c. We're so excited to watch!
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Robert Muller just celebrated his 40th transplant anniversary at age 84 and he knows exactly why his kidney lasted this long.
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Happy Mother's Day from NKF's Kid Ambassador, @AngelicaHale who received a kidney from her mom #BigAskBigGive
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Congratulations to our CEO Kevin Longino on celebrating 19 years #kidneystrong! Thank you for all your hard work advancing our crucial mission and supporting kidney patients across the country. 🎉 @CEOatNKF
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Singing sensation and NKF Kid Ambassador, @AngelicaHale shares how she's living her dream all thanks to her mom! #HeartYourKidneys
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Many LGBTQ+ people avoid medical care when sick due to fear of discrimination. In this special #PrideMonth episode, we discussed how to create inclusive & affirming healthcare environments with experts @Dmohottige and @MitchellLunn, and living kidney donor @RepSims. Listen today!.
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Today is #WorldKidneyDay! Help celebrate by telling your friends and family that 33% of adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. Ask them to take the Kidney Risk Quiz to find out where they stand. #MinuteForYourKidneys
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Over 100K patients need a kidney transplant and fewer than 17K people receive one each year. Retweet to bring awareness for organ donation.
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Thank you @LoveTinaTurner for sharing your #kidneydisease and #kidneytransplant story. Yet another example of the lifesaving #livingdonation. #BigAskBigGive
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Patients with #kidney transplants SHOULD NOT stop taking their immunosuppressive medication. Contact your #transplant team for any questions or concerns.
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Our @NKF Kid Ambassador, @angelicahale performed on the @TODAYshow this morning! Watch this incredible girl perform the Jackson 5 classic "I'll Be There.".
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Over 150 advocates from across the country joined actor @Wvalderrama to engage in nearly 200 meetings with their Congressional delegations, all to inspire action for kidney patients. #MyKidneysMyLife
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Our @CEOatNKF Kevin Longino is celebrating his 20th #kidneytransplant anniversary today. We are so honored to have a leader who has lived the patient experience. Congratulations, Kevin, on reaching this amazing milestone. Happy 20 years #kidneystrong!
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We urge patients with advanced kidney disease, including transplant and dialysis patients, to continue masking and practice social distancing, even if they are fully vaccinated.
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The @EmpireStateBldg has gone orange for #WorldKidneyDay! #HeartYourKidneys #nationalkidneymonth #nkf
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Football legend @JerryRice and the National Kidney Foundation have rejoined forces to focus on #kidneyhealth for all of #NationalKidneyMonth, which starts today and goes throughout all of March. #HeartYourKidneys.
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Stevie Wonder has announced he needs a #kidneytransplant and will undergo a surgery this fall. #BigAskBigGive
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In 2018, the over 36,000 organ transplants performed in the United States set an annual record for the 6th straight year, according to @UNOSNews. The number of #livingdonor transplants represented the highest total since 2005 and increased nearly 11% over 2017. #BigAskBigGive.
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We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Tina Turner, a music icon and kidney transplant recipient who was one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones and everyone who was moved by her music.💔.
BREAKING: Tina Turner, the unstoppable musical force with hits like 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' has died at age 83, her manager says.
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Congratulations to our @CEOatNKF Kevin Longino on being 15 years #kidneystrong today! Happy transplant anniversary, Kevin!
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Our CEO Kevin Longino is 17 years #kidneystrong today! Congratulations, @CEOatNKF. Thank you for all you do for fellow kidney patients. Here is to another 17 and beyond!
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NKF Kid Ambassador @angelicahale didn't let her kidney failure stop her from living her dreams and fighting for kidney patients. #AAPIHM
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Join us today at 12 pm ET for a CHARITY PARTY hosted by @elongateog, with @CEOatNKF, @anthonyetuggle and our very own Kid Ambassador @angelicahale! Tune in at: #ELONGATE4CHARITY
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Huge WIN for #kidney patients and #transplant recipients waiting for their transplant surgery. Transplants are NOT considered elective surgery and can and will proceed!.
Thank you @SecAzar for quickly clarifying that transplants are NOT considered elective surgery and need to proceed. Thanks for listening to Kidney Patient concerns. Well done. @HHSGov @NKF_Advocacy
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From pro football players like @JerryRice, to NKF Kid Ambassador @AngelicaHale, to the over 100 advocates who lobbied on behalf of kidney patients to Congress, have a Happy #WorldKidneyDay and make sure you #HeartYourKidneys today and every day!
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Sidney the Kidney is wishing you all a fun and relaxing 4th of July! 🎆
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