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PKD Took His Kidneys. His Community Gave Him a Second Chance

When Daniel Kushnik learned he had polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in 1984, his doctor told him there was no cure. He’d likely need dialysis in the fu...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ donation,

Living donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Advocating for Kidney Health: NKF’s Funding Priorities for 2026

Kidney advocates: Your voice matters! See why 2026 federal funding for CKD detection, research, and transplant modernization is critical.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Policy and legislation

A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own

He saved his mom's life through a paired kidney exchange. A decade later, he honored her decision not to return to dialysis. Now he shares their ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

End-of-life planning,

Living donor programs,

Living donation,

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1980s

Learn how NKF led lifesaving changes in kidney care during the 1980s, from organ donation efforts to new treatments for dialysis patients.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

How This CEO’s Kidney Donation Sparked a Life-Saving Transplant Chain

Learn how living kidney donation works and how one man’s decision to donate a kidney to a stranger saved multiple lives.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Organ donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation

A Father's Kidney Donation Gives Son a Second Chance at Life

A father donates his kidney to save his son’s life. Read their inspiring journey from dialysis to transplant and how they now advocate for kidney awar...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Organ donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation

Fresh Ingredients, Big Flavor: 5 Kidney-Friendly Spring Recipes

Spring into healthy eating with these 5 kidney-friendly recipes! Enjoy fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and simple meals that support your kidney heal...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Plant-based diet

Healthy Hydration for Your Kidneys: What to Sip and What to Skip

Did you know your kidneys filter about 50 gallons of blood every single day? Staying hydrated is key to making sure they can do their jobs properly. B...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Water and hydration,

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1970s

The 1970s changed kidney care forever. See how NKF led efforts in dialysis access, Medicare expansion, organ donation, and more.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Background information

How Minnesota’s Hmong Community is Raising Kidney Disease Awareness

Mistrust in healthcare, diabetes, and high blood pressure lead to late kidney disease diagnoses in Minnesota’s Hmong community. NKF is working to chan...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Fundraising and volunteering