Winging It on Capitol Hill But Flying High Participating in kidney advocacy summits in Washington, DC–whether for the National Kidney Foundation or American Kidney Fund–is always fun and gratifying, some years more than others. …

Happy to report that my recent day on Capitol Hill advocating for kidney patients was surprisingly effective! #KidneySummit
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While making rounds w/ fellow NKF advocates, I stopped by office of Rep. McDowell (NC-06). Had a great unplanned talk with Rune, his L.A., about kidney-related legislation. He was confident his boss wd be receptive to emphasis on prevention & and on reducing barriers to living donors. #KidneySummit

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While in DC with fellow NKF advocates this week, I stopped by the office of NC Rep Don Davis (dondavis.house.gov). Had a great unplanned talk with leg staffer Zoey, about kidney-related legislation. Many thanks to Rep. Davis (NC-01) for his longtime support of the kidney community. #KidneySummit

While making rounds with other NKF advocates, I dropped by office of NC Rep. Deborah Ross Tues. and had a terrific unplanned talk with Isabella, her leg fellow, about kidney-related legislation. Many thanks to Rep. Ross for her longtime support of the kidney community. #KidneySummit @Ross.house.gov

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We are so excited to have NFL player and 2026 Kidney Champion Award recipient Khalen Saunders at the NKF Kidney Patient Summit with his incredible mother, kidney transplant recipient Kim Hamilton! #KidneySummit

Kenny The Kidney is at the NKF Kidney Patient Summit! Join us in cheering all our advocates on as they head to Capitol Hill in support of the kidney community! #KidneySummit

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We will present Khalen with the award during our 2026 Kidney Patient Summit in March! Learn more about our advocacy efforts at kidney.org/advocacy today. #mykidneyvoice #kidneysummit

It was great meeting with Kiley in the office of @baldwin.senate.gov last Tuesday. Team Wisconsin will reach out again when the bills the National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org are introduced. #KidneySummit

Thanks to Sarah Izaak in my NC Rep. Val Foushee's office for a great meeting w/ my fellow NKF advocates. We discussed expanding access to home dialysis, modernizing the inefficient organ allocation system, & increasing education/screening for kidney disease (forgot to grab a pic). #KidneySummit

Our NKF team had a terrific meeting this week with Cameron Morra in NC Senator Thom Tillis's DC office about ways to support kidney patients. #KidneySummit

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all the amazing advocates and supporters who made the 2025 NKF Kidney Patient Summit a huge success!! It’s because of your dedication that we’re able to hold these meetings and push for kidney health priorities. 👏 #KidneySummit

It’s always exciting to be surrounded by so many other kidney donors as we advocate for the kidney community 🧡
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We 🧡 our amazing advocates! #KidneySummit

Thank you to our incredible kidney patient advocates for sharing their stories with Congress today, championing the need to break down barriers to transplantation, and advocating for early detection and treatment of kidney disease. Your voices make a difference! #KidneySummit

Our amazing group of advocates are hard at work on #CapitolHill for the 12th Annual #KidneySummit!

Day 2 and we’re on Capitol Hill fighting for you! #KidneySummit

Excited to be part of Team Wisconsin at the annual NKF @kidney.org Patient Summit. We're meeting with our legislators tomorrow. #KidneySummit

With nearly 100 advocates attending this year, we are more excited than ever to be the voice for the kidney community all across the country!! #KidneySummit

We’re excited to head to be advocating on behalf of kidney patients across the country!

Hear what our advocates are looking forward to for the big day on Capitol Hill… #KidneySummit

“Everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney.” @ceoatnkf.bsky.social rallies the troops before our advocates take to Capitol Hill! #KidneySummit

Our amazing group of Kidney Advocates have gathered in Washington D.C. for the #KidneySummit and are ready to fight for kidney patients on Capitol Hill!

Our amazing group of Kidney Advocates have gathered in Washington D.C. for the #KidneySummit & are ready to fight for kidney patients on Capitol Hill!

Congressional staffers Asha Samuels and Brayden Woods are coaching our advocates on how to have the strongest impact with lawmakers. #KidneySummit

Honoring our living donor heroes 🧡 #KidneySummit

These are the main priorities we will be advocating for with our lawmakers… #KidneySummit

“For 75 years, NKF has been a leader in transforming kidney health. But are work is not done.” SVP of Government Relations Jesse Roach, MD, is kicking off the 2025 Kidney Patient Summit!

Join us in cheering on our amazing advocates! #KidneySummit