Alabama Kidney Foundation

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

12/10/2025

✨ Holiday Cheer Delivered! ✨
Our Second Annual Holiday Sock Drive in partnership with the Anderson College of Nursing & Health Professions was a huge success — all thanks to UNA’s incredible nursing students and staff! Together, they collected over 255 pairs of cozy socks for dialysis patients in the Shoals. 💜

A big shoutout to the Level 2 nursing students, who won the friendly competition and earned themselves a well-deserved pizza party for collecting the most socks! 🍕🎉

We are grateful for the amazing students who helped assemble our holiday bags:
🌟 Grace Williams
🌟 Kaylee Steele
🌟 Amelia Lopez
🌟 Kreysa Canale
🌟 Mia Battle

And the dedicated staff helpers:
💛 Vickie Green
💛 Rebecca Canterberry
💛 Lisa Harrington

Special thanks to the Student Nursing Association for their generous donation that allowed our cutest little elves to pick out socks with joy — and to our two official cookie testers for keeping spirits high and quality sweet. 🍪🎅

We were also joined by Sandy Howard, MSW, LICSW who filled the room with holiday music and cheer. 🎶🎄

Because of all of you, dialysis patients across the Shoals will feel a little warmer, a little more supported, and a lot more loved this holiday season. ❤️✨

Thank you for making this tradition so meaningful. Happy Holidays!

12/10/2025

✨🎅 Christmas is a time for giving — give yourself the gift of health! 🎄✨

This holiday season, while we celebrate with family and friends, let’s not forget the importance of our kidneys. 🩺 1 in 7 adults are affected by kidney disease, and many don’t even know it.

🎁 Early detection is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. 💧 Stay hydrated, eat balanced meals, and schedule regular check-ups.

Together, we can spread joy and awareness. 💚

12/08/2025

The South Alabama Regional Office hosted the annual Mobile Kidney Walk Kick Off on December 2nd at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion! Thank you to everyone who attended in support of the upcoming event, taking place on March 14, 2026 - we couldn't serve local patients without your help! Special thanks to: Honorary Chairs - Katie and Lee Goodloe, Canfor Southern Pine
Honorary Patient Chair and his wife- Lieutenant Reginald and Priscilla Walker
State Board Members - Angus R. Cooper II, Dr. Bibb Lamar, Peter Martin, & Jeff M. St. Clair
Local Board of Advisers- Dr. Creig Kleinmann, Geri Moulton, Nell Gustavson, Barbara Nelson, Rhonda Gulledge, Jaime Creel, & Vivian L. Ballard

12/02/2025

🚙✈️ Holiday Travel Tips ✈️🚙
Planning to travel this holiday season? Now is the time prepare with your care team. Check out this helpful video from DaVita as you prepare your travel checklist!

11/29/2025

🎁 Give the Gift of Kidney Health This Giving Tuesday

This December 2, support the Alabama Kidney Foundation and help provide life-saving kidney health education and financial assistance to vulnerable patients across Alabama.

Your donation — big or small — can help someone get to treatment, afford critical care, and feel supported during the holidays.

🔗 Learn more on our blog: https://alkidney.org/give-the-gift-of-kidney-health-this-giving-tuesday/

Give the Gift of Kidney Health This Giving Tuesday As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of shopping and festivities. But Giving Tuesday — coming up on December 2, 2025 — offers one of the most meaningful ways to give back to your community and honor the true spirit.....

11/26/2025

✅ Tips for Protecting Kidney Health

Stay hydrated: water helps kidneys flush toxins.

Control blood pressure: high BP damages kidney filters.

Manage diabetes: sugar imbalances strain kidneys.

Limit salt intake: too much sodium raises risk.

Get tested regularly if you have risk factors like family history, diabetes, or hypertension.

11/26/2025

A teenager in Washington state is spending his senior year of high school searching for a kidney donor, just a few years after his older brother needed the same transplant. ⬇️

11/26/2025

✨ Holiday Kidney Care! ✨ The upcoming holidays will be full of joy, but also salty snacks, rich desserts, and endless drinks. For those living with kidney disease, mindful choices make all the difference.

🎁 Tips for a kidney‑friendly holiday season:

Choose low‑sodium options to keep blood pressure in check.

Watch potassium & phosphorus in festive favorites like potatoes, chocolate, and cheese.

Enjoy small portions of your favorites—balance is key.

Count holiday drinks & soups as fluids if you’re on restriction.

Bring a kidney‑friendly dish to share so you know there’s something safe on the table.

💚 Celebrate the season with joy and health. Your kidneys will thank you!

11/21/2025

With Thanksgiving just one week away it’s time to start planning the much-anticipated Thanksgiving menu.
Thanksgiving meal traditions year after year can be special, but when times are more hectic shortcuts to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends are welcomed.
Here are some quick & easy kidney-friendly recipes from our friends at DaVita for a Thanksgiving menu that can be enjoyed by all!

https://davita.com/diet-nutrition/kidney-diet-tips/thanksgiving-throw-back/