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Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors? Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend or family member? Ask Dr. Spry.
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Organ Donation & Transplantation
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Be an Organ Donor

Have you ever thought about donating an organ? Organ and tissue donation helps others by giving them a second chance at life. Learn more about the donation process–and how to become an organ donor.
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GFR

You can estimate a GFR for adults or children using our GFR calculators or read a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the current recommendations for the estimation of GFR. Start here.
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Kidney Walk

Kidney Walks are designed to help people understand the need for early detection of kidney disease. In addition to raising funds for research and help for patients and their families, the Walk is a great way to bring the community together!

For more information about these and other events please visit our Events section.
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Take Action Center

Provides the latest information about legislation and policy relating to chronic kidney disease, transplantation and donation. The featured action alerts allow you to easily advocate to your Members of Congress on these issues.
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Real Stories

Real people, real kidney stories

Connie

Connie talks about giving the gift of life

Cynthia

Cynthia talks about family and the need for early kidney testing

Dr. Crawford

Dr. Crawford talks about James Brown, feelin' good and kidney disease

Jeff

Jeff talks about high blood pressure and the importance of early detection

Joe

Joe talks about his kidney donation experience

Leah

Leah talks about being 16-and the shock of learning she has kidney disease

Sean

NBA star Sean Elliott talks about his family history and kidney disease

Valerie and Karen

Valerie and Karen talk about friendship and kidney donation