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Texas Kidney Foundation The Texas Kidney Foundation is committed to the prevention of kidney disease as well as awareness of

The Texas Kidney Foundation is committed to the prevention of kidney disease as well as awareness of the need for organ donation.

09/03/2025

🎒❤️ THANK YOU, SAN ANTONIO! ❤️🎒
Because of YOU, the Texas Kidney Foundation’s Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, August 30, 2025, was a HUGE success! 🌟
Hundreds of families came together for a day filled with health, hope, and community support — and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing volunteers, partners, donors, and YOU!
✅ Free health screenings — eGFR, uACR, cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, and dental 🩺
🎒 Backpacks, shoes, uniforms & school supplies for kids ✏️
🍎 Fresh snacks & meals for families
✂️ Free haircuts to get students ready for school
🧠 Mental health & family support resources
💼 Job, insurance, and financial guidance booths
Together, we’re building healthier communities and helping families start the school year with confidence and care. 💙
🙏 From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU!

🎒✨ Back-to-School Community Health Fair ✨🎒📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Texas Kidney Foundation Campu...
08/26/2025

🎒✨ Back-to-School Community Health Fair ✨🎒

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Texas Kidney Foundation Campus
1811 S. Laredo Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

Join us for a FREE Back-to-School Health & Resource Fair with:
✅ Free Kidney Screening & Genetic Test
✅ Health Exams: eGFR, Creatinine, uACR, cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, dental & more
✅ Free school supplies (uniforms, shoes, backpacks – kids must be present)
✅ Haircuts, hygiene kits & a kids’ play area
✅ Community resources: job programs, financial education, food banks, mental health support, CPS/SAWS billing help & more
✅ Enjoy free food, refreshments & paletas! 🍧

👩🏽‍⚕️ Community health workers will be on-site to guide you through kidney health, transplant info, and insurance resources.

🎶 Don’t miss this day of learning, resources, and support to kick off the school year strong!

📞 Info: 210-609-8701
✉️ Contact: mlopez@txkidney.org
🌐 More details: txkidney.org/bexar-2

08/22/2025

💥 Knockout Kidney Disease 💥

This isn’t just a boxing match—it’s a lifeline for families fighting kidney disease and a chance to give our youth hope and opportunity.

🌟 With Nate Robinson, a true kidney disease warrior, and 🥊 Dedrick Crocklem, Undefeated Future World Champion, leading the way.

💚 Together with the Texas Kidney Foundation, Champ, & Boxing U—we’re fighting for families, empowering kids, and building stronger communities.

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/knockout-kidney-disease

🙏 Every ticket makes a difference.

08/21/2025

🧬 Your Roots, Your Kidneys: What Black Families Need to Know About AMKD 🧬

My uncle died with “high blood pressure” and swollen legs.
My cousin’s labs were “borderline.” No one followed up.
Back then, we called it bad luck.
Now I know better: it may have been APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) — a genetic condition silently passed down in families like mine… and maybe yours.

If you’re Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, or Afro-Latino… you need to know this:

➡️ A gene called APOL1 protects against African sleeping sickness, but when two copies are inherited, it can increase the risk for serious kidney diseases — and early kidney failure.
➡️ About 13% of African Americans carry these high-risk gene variants.
➡️ Many people never have symptoms until it’s too late.
➡️ Your regular kidney test (eGFR) may look “normal” — but you need another test called uACR to catch early signs of damage.

You could be at increased risk if:
✔️ You have West or Central African roots (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Congo, etc.)
✔️ You or a close relative has had kidney disease, dialysis, or a transplant
✔️ You’ve had high blood pressure and protein in your urine at a young age

This isn’t about fear. It’s about truth.
Some worry that genetic testing leads to stigma — and that’s real.
But not knowing your risk won’t protect you.
Knowing can lead to early monitoring, lifestyle changes, and access to emerging treatments.

🧠 Our ancestors survived with strength and resilience. The APOL1 gene is part of that legacy.
It’s not a curse — it’s a signal. A chance to act.
A chance to protect the next generation.

👉 What can you do today?
🔎 Ask about your family’s history of kidney problems
💉 Ask your doctor for BOTH eGFR + uACR
🧬 Consider APOL1 genetic testing if you’re at risk
💬 Start the conversation — in your family, your church, your group chat

Your DNA isn’t destiny — but it is data.
Use it to protect your health legacy. For yourself. For your children. For your community.

08/21/2025

🧬 Your Roots, Your Kidneys: What Black Families Need to Know About AMKD 🧬

My uncle died with “high blood pressure” and swollen legs.

My cousin’s labs were “borderline.” No one followed up.

Back then, we called it bad luck.
Now I know better: it may have been APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) — a genetic condition silently passed down in families like mine… and maybe yours.

If you’re Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, or Afro-Latino… you need to know this:

➡️ A gene called APOL1 protects against African sleeping sickness, but when two copies are inherited, it can increase the risk for serious kidney diseases — and early kidney failure.
➡️ About 13% of African Americans carry these high-risk gene variants.
➡️ Many people never have symptoms until it’s too late.
➡️ Your regular kidney test (eGFR) may look “normal” — but you need another test called uACR to catch early signs of damage.

You could be at increased risk if:
✔️ You have West or Central African roots (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Congo, etc.)
✔️ You or a close relative has had kidney disease, dialysis, or a transplant
✔️ You’ve had high blood pressure and protein in your urine at a young age

This isn’t about fear. It’s about truth.
Some worry that genetic testing leads to stigma — and that’s real.
But not knowing your risk won’t protect you.
Knowing can lead to early monitoring, lifestyle changes, and access to emerging treatments.

🧠 Our ancestors survived with strength and resilience. The APOL1 gene is part of that legacy.
It’s not a curse — it’s a signal. A chance to act.
A chance to protect the next generation.

👉 What can you do today?
🔎 Ask about your family’s history of kidney problems
💉 Ask your doctor for BOTH eGFR + uACR
🧬 Consider APOL1 genetic testing if you’re at risk
💬 Start the conversation — in your family, your church, your group chat

Your DNA isn’t destiny — but it is data.
Use it to protect your health legacy. For yourself. For your children. For your community.

08/18/2025

🎒✨ Back-to-School Community Health Fair ✨🎒

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Texas Kidney Foundation Campus
1811 S. Laredo Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

Join us for a FREE Back-to-School Health & Resource Fair with:
✅ Free Kidney Screening & Genetic Test
✅ Health Exams: eGFR, Creatinine, uACR, cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, dental & more
✅ Free school supplies (uniforms, shoes, backpacks – kids must be present)
✅ Haircuts, hygiene kits & a kids’ play area
✅ Community resources: job programs, financial education, food banks, mental health support, CPS/SAWS billing help & more
✅ Enjoy free food, refreshments & paletas! 🍧

👩🏽‍⚕️ Community health workers will be on-site to guide you through kidney health, transplant info, and insurance resources.

🎶 Don’t miss this day of learning, resources, and support to kick off the school year strong!

📞 Info: 210-609-8701
✉️ Contact: mlopez@txkidney.org
🌐 More details: txkidney.org/bexar-2

08/14/2025

🧬 Hidden Risk. Missed Clues. Family Impact.
Is APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Hiding in Your Family Tree?

You feel fine — maybe just a little tired. Maybe some swelling. Your doc says your kidneys are "okay."
But what if something silent and genetic is quietly damaging your kidneys?

If you’re Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, or Afro-Latino, you need to know about AMKD.
This form of kidney disease is genetic, often missed by doctors, and affects 1 in 8 African Americans.

🧾 Use this checklist to assess your personal risk:
✅ West or Central African ancestry (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, Haiti, Jamaica)
✅ Family history of kidney disease, dialysis, or “hypertension-related” kidney failure
✅ Fatigue, swelling, or foamy urine — without a clear cause
✅ Told your kidney numbers were "normal" (but only got the eGFR test)

🩺 eGFR is NOT enough — ask for the uACR test too.
🧬 Talk to your doctor about APOL1 genetic testing.

This isn’t just about you — it’s about your family’s future.
Early action could mean fewer dialysis chairs. More birthdays celebrated. More power in your hands.

🔗 Learn more. Share this. Start the conversation.

08/14/2025

🧬 Is AMKD Hiding in Your Family Tree?
You might feel fine — just a little tired. Maybe some swelling, or foamy urine. And your doctor says your kidney numbers are “okay.”

But for many Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino families, that’s how APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) begins: quiet, inherited, and dangerously overlooked.

➡️ 1 in 8 African Americans carry high-risk APOL1 gene variants. Most don’t know it.
➡️ Early kidney damage can hide behind “normal” tests unless you get both eGFR and uACR.
➡️ AMKD often runs in families — but isn't detected until it's too late.

🔍 Could you be at risk?
✅ African ancestry (West/Central African roots — Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Haiti, etc.)
✅ Family history of kidney disease, dialysis, or high blood pressure
✅ Foamy urine, unexplained swelling, or fatigue
✅ CKD without diabetes or a clear cause

💡 2+ yes answers? Time to speak up. Ask your doctor about APOL1. Get both eGFR and uACR. Early screening = better options.

⚠️ Don’t wait for symptoms. Don’t wait for dialysis.
Knowledge is power — for you and your family.

📋 Get the full AMKD Risk Checklist + steps to act:
📰 “Is AMKD Hiding in Your Family Tree?” by [Author Name]

08/12/2025

TKF, Champ Boxing Gym & Nate Robinson Partner to Knock Out Kidney Disease

TKF and Champ Boxing Gym launch "Knocking Out Kidney Disease" August 30, 2025 in Seattle, Washington, combining youth boxing with kidney education. Inspired by NBA Champion Nate Robinson's transplant, this transforms athletic competition into community action. Robinsons journey to transplantation was facilitated by TKF after a simple phone call revealed he was not on a transplant center waiting list after four years of thinking that he was. The story was chronicled by ESPN.

Expanding to Texas in 2026 through knowledge2action Neighbors Helping Neighbors, boxing showcases teach living donation while featuring Robinson and patients' stories, enabling donor registration.

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