Alabama Kidney Foundation

10/24/2025

💜 Reminder! 💜

Join us for the Birmingham Kidney Education Lunch on Monday, October 28th at the beautiful Girl Scout Dream Lab — 600 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL.

🕓 Doors open: 10:45 AM
🎤 Program begins: 11:15 AM
💵 Cost: FREE!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and hear from local experts about kidney health and community resources.

📍 Check out the attached map for parking and location details.
✅ Be sure to register here: www.tinyurl.com/bhamconfernece

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚

10/23/2025

We are less than three weeks away from the Montgomery AKF Kidney CON – A Kidney Education Conference on 11/09/25. Please don’t forget to register for yourself &/or a loved one that would benefit from attending this FREE event sponsored by the Alabama Kidney Foundation.

Feel empowered through education with our open audience questions & expert panel answers, feedback & discussion from many local, regional & statewide kidney health provider professionals.



Registration for this event & many others around the state is now online on our website.

Visit https://alkidney.org/get-involved/



We can’t wait to see you & a loved one on November 9th!

For questions or help with registration please email: shannon@alkidney.org



Please SHARE & register today!

10/22/2025

📺 In Case You Missed It!
Marcie Prescott, our Central Alabama Regional Director, stopped by Talk Of Alabama this morning to share details about the Alabama Kidney Foundation’s upcoming Birmingham Kidney Conference!

🗓 Date: Monday, October 28th
⏰ Doors Open: 10:45 AM | Program Begins: 11:15 AM
📍 Location: Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama DreamLab - 600 Montgomery Highway, Suite 208, Vestavia Hills, AL35216
Free to attend

👉 We do ask that you register in
advance at www.tinyurl.com/bhamconference

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10/22/2025

Did you know that about 14,000 Alabamians are currently living with kidney failure? That number has increased by 26% since 2011.

Even more concerning: 📊 44% of kidney failure cases are caused by diabetes
📊 29% are caused by high blood pressure
📊 Over 10,000 Alabamians are on dialysis
📊 Only 1 in 4 people on the transplant waiting list received a kidney in 2023

Kidney disease is often called a "silent killer" because there are usually no signs or symptoms until the late stages. That's why early detection and prevention are critical.

What you can do: ✔️ Get regular check-ups and blood pressure screenings
✔️ Manage diabetes and maintain a healthy diet
✔️ Support local kidney patients through the Alabama Kidney Foundation

Since 1975, AKF has been the ONLY statewide organization in Alabama to directly benefit local kidney dialysis patients.

Learn more at www.alkidney.org

10/20/2025

Check out this delicious Winter Harvest Casserole featured by DCI for a cozy, kidney-friendly meal!
https://www.dciinc.org/recipe/winter-harvest-casserole/

10/20/2025

📺 Be sure to tune in to Talk of Alabama on ABC 33/40 this Wednesday morning!

Marcie Prescott, our Central Alabama Regional Director, will be joining the show to share details about the upcoming Birmingham Patient Education Conference (Oct 28th). 💙

This event is free to attend, but registration is required — spots are limited!
👉 Register now at www.tinyurl.com/bhamconference

10/16/2025

Registration is now open for the Montgomery AKF Kidney CON – A Kidney Education Conference on 11/09/25.

If you or a loved one would like to attend this FREE event sponsored by the Alabama Kidney Foundation, please register today!

Feel empowered through education with our open audience & expert panel discussion from many local & statewide kidney health provider professionals.

Important topics include but are not limited to: Kidney transplant, kidney health & diet, insurance, mental health, etc.

Knowledge is power & there is power in numbers!



Registration for this event & many others around the state is now online on our website.

Visit https://alkidney.org/get-involved/

We can’t wait to see you & a loved one on November 9th!

For questions or help with registration please email: shannon@alkidney.org

10/15/2025

It Takes a Team! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

The Huntsville Kidney Walk is just 6 months away (April 18, 2026!), and we're looking for team captains and walkers to join us at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center.

When you form a team, you're not just walking, you're making a direct impact on low-income kidney patients right here in Alabama. Every dollar raised stays LOCAL to fund: ✅ Financial assistance for dialysis patients ✅ Transportation to life-saving treatments ✅ Utility bill support ✅ Education and resources

Honorary Chair: Jeff Samz, CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System
Patient Chair: Rep. Anthony Daniels, House District 53

Ready to make a difference? Register your team today at HuntsvilleKidneyWalk.org

💚 Let's walk together for those who need us most.

10/13/2025

With temperatures dropping, we're finally getting our first feel of Fall weather! Check out DCI's online recipe catalogue for cozy recipes like this Chicken Tortilla Soup!
https://www.dciinc.org/recipe/chicken-tortilla-soup/

10/10/2025

🌟 You’re invited! 🌟
Join us for the Birmingham Patient Education Lunch, hosted by the Alabama Kidney Foundation, as we celebrate 50 years of serving kidney patients across our state!

This special event is designed for CKD and dialysis patients and their families — a place to learn, connect, and be encouraged. Hear from nephrologists, a transplant recipient, and a licensed counselor as they share insights on living well with kidney disease, treatment options, and emotional wellness.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 28
⏰ Time: 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Girl Scout Dream Lab, 600 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 208, Vestavia Hills
🍽️ Free lunch provided!

✨ What to Expect

• Expert speakers & patient stories
• Roundtable Q&A with healthcare professionals
• Educational vendors and local resources
• Door prizes & community connection

✅ Registration is required and space is limited to the first 100 attendees, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/BhamConference

Help us spread the word — tag a friend, family member, or patient who would benefit from attending. Together, we can empower kidney patients and families with the knowledge, support, and community they deserve. 💚

10/09/2025

🚨 Tomorrow is the Day! 🚨
The First-Ever Shoals Kidney Health Conference kicks off Friday, October 10, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
👉 Missed the online registration? No problem — you can register at the door. We’re thrilled to welcome you.
Here’s what to know:
• 📝 Check-in, coffee & exhibits: 9:00 AM
• 🎤 Program begins: 10:00 AM
• 🅿️ Parking: Lot K (see map) off Pine Street, across from Kilby Laboratory School — turn onto Dormitory Drive, then left into Lot K.
• 📍 Location: Harrison Hall (see map), Anderson College of Nursing & Health Professions, UNA
• 💜 Student Nursing Ambassadors in purple polos will be stationed along the path and near the building to help guide you.
• 🥪 Lunch: Provided on site
• 👩‍⚕️ Who should attend: Dialysis patients, CKD, caregivers (each patient may bring one caregiver), community members at risk (diabetes, hypertension, family history), students — and nurses (FREE CEUs!)
♿ Mobility Assistance:
If you or a guest need assistance, Call 256-975-0000.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic and inspiring day together! 🌟

10/09/2025

The AKF Middle Alabama regional office was busy this week delivering 2,000 AKF Montgomery Kidney CON – A Kidney Education Conference brochures & posters to local area dialysis clinics, nephrology offices & hospitals.

We cannot thank our local social workers & nephrology healthcare providers for helping us spread the word about the return of our FREE kidney education conferences around the state.

If you or a loved one would like to attend any of our upcoming kidney education conferences, please visit our website to find & register for a conference near you! https://alkidney.org/get-involved/

We appreciate the amazing AKF Middle Alabama social workers (& smiles!😊) below representing Fresenius, DaVita, DCI & Physician’s Choice & all the social workers & nephrology healthcare workers across the state that are helping us get as many folks registered as possible!