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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join the Walk for Kidney Health or 5K on Sunday, September 6 at the Buffalo Outer Harbor! www.kfwny.org/walk

Walk for Kidney Health, Sunday, September 6, Buffalo Outer Harbor

Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand at the Walk for Kidney Health on Sunday, Sept. 6. We have roles for event set-up, kids' activities, 5K route guides and more! Learn more at www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAB...

Photos of volunteers smiling at the Walk for Kidney Health. Text: Walk for Kidney Health volunteers needed.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The @americankidneyfund.bsky.social, American Nephrology Nurses Association & other advocates are pushing Congress to pass the Living Donor Protection Act. The legislation would ensure that individuals who donate an organ for transplantation can take job-protected leave for surgery & recovery.

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Advocates Push Congress to Pass the Living Donor Protection Act

The Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 4583/S.1552) would ensure that individuals who donate an organ for transplantation can take job-protected leave for surgery and recovery.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

My name is Patricia Hellwig. In my younger years I grew up in the military. We eventually ended up in Western New York, where I have enjoyed the majority of my life. It's been two years since I started having kidney issues. Many tests later we started dialysis. www.kfwny.org/post/patrici...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our Walk for Kidney Health is coming up Sept. 6. Check out the design for the front of this year's t-shirt! Sign up at www.kfwny.org/walk

Walk & 5K
for Kidney Health
Kidney Foundation of Western New York
Buffalo Outer Harbor
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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Explore treatment options for kidney patients through a free webinar July 16 at 6 p.m. provided by the National Forum of ESRD Networks.

The Forum of ESRD Networks’ Kidney Patient Advisory Council presents Exploring Your Treatment Options
Join Us For A Free 1-Hour Webinar!
Thursday, July 16, 2026 At 6:00 pm ET
Speakers: Dawn Edwards; Stephanie Dixon; Ronnie Gibson; Mary Baliker; Daniel Landry, DO, FASN; Susan Dillon, RN, BSN
Hear from a physician about hemodiafiltration (HDF), a new modality for US patients. Learn about the transplant process from a transplant coordinator. Meet patients to learn the why behind their dialysis modality choices.
Register today!
https://tinyurl.com/Options7162026

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Signs can be a great way to connect with potential living kidney donors. Patricia's family & friends have been putting up signs around WNY & made a dedicated address that responds to emails with information and the phone number for the kidney transplant program at University of Rochester Medicine.

A sign among trees says "I need a kidney. Can you help? Be my hero."

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our friends at Kidney Health Together invite kidney patients, family, friends, & professionals to the Annual Patient Cookout on July 19 at 3805 Bowen Road Grove, Como Lake Park, Lancaster, NY 14086. Lunch served from 1-3. Please RSVP by July 13 to Barbara at 716-510-6702 or Ellie at 585-547-9532.

Kidney Health Together invites you to the 2026 Annual Patient Cookout. Sunday, July 19, 2026 from noon to 4 p.m.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Caelob Wilkins, 17, helped save his neighbor Susan Ali’s life when she encountered an emergency during kidney dialysis at home and began bleeding out. Caelob and his parents came to the rescue, he called 911 and applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Team Buffalo is participating in the 2026 Transplant Games of America in Denver!

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

@donatelifeamerica.bsky.social & National Kidney Registry announced the first living kidney donation resulting from their partnership in the Donate Life Living Donor Pathway. This is meaningful progress in the shared effort to remove barriers to living donation & expand access to lifesaving organs.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Shirley White is in need of a kidney transplant. Friends and family are spreading the word, hoping for prayers and that a living kidney donor might come forward. A mother of four, Shirley works as a school bus driver. She is listed with the transplant center at ECMC and has blood type A+.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Reposting Rheumatology Consultants of WNY on Facebook 💙Brooke O. Needs A Kidney 💙 Meet Our RCWNY family member, Brooke 💙Brooke is one of our incredible employees who loves spending time with family, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, and enjoying the outdoors. Right now, she is in need of a kidney donor

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Transplantinfo @transplantinfo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Back to your practice a month after kidney donation. This and more free to use at transplantinfo.com

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Walk for Kidney Health has a new date: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change. Please join us Sept. 6 date for another meaningful and inspiring event supporting kidney health awareness, education, and patient services throughout WNY.

Walk for Kidney Health
New Date: Sunday, September 6

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2026. The theme “The Power of Nurses” highlights our appreciation for nurses’ unparalleled impact and their contributions to health care. Be sure to thank a nurse this week! #ThePowerOfNurses

Images of nurses. Thanks for your service and compassion. National Nurses Week 2026. Kidney Foundation of Western New York.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Two-time kidney transplant recipient Cameron Stefanski shared his inspiring story during the Donate Life Month ceremony at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center last week. See the coverage from @wgrztv.bsky.social www.wgrz.com/article/news...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

"Our ultimate vision for a kidney care team is to include a nephrologist, pharmacist, nurse, dietitian and a social worker," explains Calvin Meaney, PharmD, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University at Buffalo. www.buffalo.edu/news/release...

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Integrating pharmacists into kidney disease care team can provide better outcomes for patients

UB’s Calvin Meaney co-authors commentary highlighting benefits of relying on pharmacists, especially with shortage of nephrologists.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the urgent need for living donors. For patients like West Seneca resident Nichole Jenson, finding a donor is a chance at a full life. Story from Pheben Kassahun at @7news-wkbw.bsky.social www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...

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West Seneca woman raising awareness for kidney donations while waiting on her own

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the urgent need for living donors.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) doesn’t just affect your kidneys. It changes how your heart and blood vessels function, too. Over time, CKD can significantly raise your risk of heart problems. www.everydayhealth.com/urological-h...

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How Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Affects Heart Health

Your kidneys and heart are closely connected, and CKD can increase your risk of heart issues. Learn how to notice signs of problems and potential treatments.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

“People assume, ‘Oh, you have dialysis—you’re going to be fine,’” Alex Berrios told @sciam.bsky.social. But nothing fully replicates the intricate workings of healthy kidneys. www.scientificamerican.com/article/newl...

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Serious kidney disease can creep up on people without showing symptoms

Kidney damage can sneak up on people without symptoms. A new diagnosis can mean major limits on how a person lives

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

March 12 is World Kidney Day! Chronic kidney disease is a global health challenge, affecting 1 in 10 people worldwide. Often silent in its early stages, CKD can progress unnoticed until it causes severe health consequences. #WorldKidneyDay

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

In celebration of Donate Life Month in April 2026, Donate Life New York State proudly invites elementary, middle, and high school students attending public and private schools in New York State to share their donation and transplantation perspective through art! donatelifenys.org/student-art-...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Nichole Jenson of West Seneca needs a kidney transplant and is hoping for a living donor. She’s listed with the transplant center at ECMC. Nichole loves animals, especially her dog Bella and cat Alley. She enjoys painting, creating stained glass and making jewelry. www.kfwny.org/post/nichole...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Shaina Griffin of Portville, NY, recently became an altruistic organ donor, giving a kidney to a complete stranger. She knows how important a kidney can be to someone in need - her brother received a kidney from their mother in 2007 & father in 2015. www.oleantimesherald.com/2026/01/24/p...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The HEART Act repealed a 30-year-old state law that restricted patients awaiting an organ to registering at a single transplant center in NY State. Under the new legislation, patients can join waiting lists at multiple centers. @btpmnpr.bsky.social has coverage: www.btpm.org/local/2025-1...

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Celebrating the New York HEART Act at ECMC, lawmakers deliver a memento to medical leaders

The HEART Act (Helping Equal Access to Registrations for Transplants), signed in October, lets patients sign up for waiting lists at multiple transplant centers throughout the state at the same time.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Melanie Anderson needs a kidney transplant. Spending time with the people she loves is what Melanie enjoys most. Sledding with her nieces is a winter favorite, while in the warmer months she likes hiking, kayaking and camping with friends. www.kfwny.org/post/melanie...

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Melanie's Friends and Family are Searching for a Living Kidney Donor

Melanie Anderson first received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2022. Like many people with CKD, Melanie’s kidney problems can’t be attributed to a single cause. “My condition has worse...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

When actor Jesse Eisenberg first learned about altruistic living organ donation—the decision to give an organ without a designated recipient—he felt compelled to step up and donate one of his kidneys. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF4u...

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Donating a Kidney: Jesse Eisenberg’s story | NYU Langone Health

YouTube video by NYU Langone Health

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Snowy season has begun and it's important that people on dialysis are prepared for storms and more 🌨️ The Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition has created checklists you can use to make sure you're ready! They can be downloaded at www.kcercoalition.com/contentasset...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It's #GivingTuesday, a great time to support the Kidney Foundation of Western New York! We're dedicated to helping patients in our community and sharing information about kidney disease. kfwny.org/support/give

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Finding a living kidney donor Video from #TransplantInfo Have that first conversation and the second one will be even easier. You never know who might want to donate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIfI...

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Finding a Living Kidney Donor

YouTube video by Transplantinfo - kidney

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Who is at higher risk for chronic kidney disease? Diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney disease and obesity are all common risk factors. If you're at risk of kidney disease, it's important to keep an eye on your kidney health and take steps to protect your kidneys.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease. The damage caused by diabetes usually occurs slowly, over many years. You can take steps to protect your kidneys and to prevent or delay kidney damage.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Philip Bellis of Forestville, NY, is in need of a kidney donor. He has type O blood and is listed with the transplant center at ECMC. Phil is a 43-year-old father of five who adores spending time with his family.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Rachel Kijek-Miller of Hamburg, NY, needs a kidney transplant. She has type A blood and is listed with ECMC. Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family. #KidneyStories #KidneyDonorNeeded

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The NY State Department of Health has announced the launch of the Living Donor Support Program to help cover some expenses associated with living donation. These can include travel expenses, lost wages, dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed medical costs. www.health.ny.gov/professional...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

David Carberry lives in Hamburg, NY. He has blood type “AB” and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Dave is listed at ECMC. He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: kidneyconnection.org/my-story-Dav...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Researchers successfully converted a kidney’s blood type. The science is still in the early stages, but it could someday help reduce wait times for patients needing kidney transplants. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...

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Scientists Converted a Kidney’s Blood Type, Then Implanted It Into a Brain-Dead Patient for the First Time

This area of research is still in the early stages, but it could someday help reduce wait times for patients needing kidney transplants

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Farm workers have a higher risk for kidney disease and a new study points to exposure to high heat and agricultural chemicals. www.usnews.com/news/health-...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Emergencies can happen at any time—and for dialysis patients, being prepared is not just important, it’s essential. Having a clear and personalized emergency plan can make all the difference in ensuring your safety and continued care. aakp.org/staying-safe...

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Staying Safe and Prepared: Emergency Planning for Dialysis Patients

By Kevin M. Burns, Sr., CHBT, CHT, FNKF, 2025 AAKP Medal of Excellence Honoree, Dialysis TechnicianEmergencies can happen at any time—and for dialysis patients, being prepared is not just important…

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Bobbie Shepherd is celebrating a special milestone this week: 50 years with her transplanted kidney! The Ohio resident received the donated organ at age 7. Check out her inspiring story: www.10tv.com/article/news...

A woman stands below a sign reading "Happy 50 years anniversary!"

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Controlling diabetes is an important way to protect kidney health. Niagara County is offering a free six-week diabetes self management workshop starting Oct. 20. Check it out! www.niagaracounty.gov/news_detail_...

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Are you considering a kidney transplant? Join the National Forum of ESRD Networks on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a free 1-hour webinar to learn about the reality of this life-changing surgery.

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Kidney Foundation of Western New York @kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The Kidney Foundation of WNY joins in celebrating Nephrology Nurses Week from Sept. 14-20! #NNW25 #NephNurseStrong

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