WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Kidney Fund brought a group of kidney patient advocates to Capitol Hill on World Kidney Day, March 11, in an effort to raise awareness about kidney disease among congressional leaders.
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) joins the National Kidney Foundation, Dialysis Patient Citizens and American Society of Nephrology for briefings with policymakers. AKF Advocates will meet with their respective Members of Congress to share their experiences living with kidney disease and to advocate on behalf of prevention initiatives.
“The American Kidney Fund is proud to collaborate with other members of the kidney care community for this year’s World Kidney Day celebration,” said LaVarne A. Burton,pPresident and chief executive officer of the American Kidney Fund. “By working together with these organizations, and with the help of these brave patient advocates, we can create a powerful voice for kidney disease awareness and prevention.”
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) World Kidney Day 2010 advocates are:
• Phillip Atkins of Maryland, a dialysis patient and recipient of an AKF grant to obtain needed health care services
• Patricia Meyers of Illinois, a home dialysis patient
• Elizabeth Smith of Ohio, a patient living with chronic kidney disease
Patient advocates will have an opportunity to meet congressional leaders and members of the kidney care community.
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Source: AKF