Know The Numbers
The Numbers Matter
WHY THE NUMBERS MATTER
The PHAmily Kidney Lifesaver Team came together through an interest of a few like minded individuals that have either dealt with Kidney Disease, received or donated a Kidney, work, train, educate in the field of Kidney Dialy- sis and kidney health or have served in the crucial role as a support person for a Transplant Donor. Our collective experiences in dealing with Kid- ney disease from different perspectives allows us to educate the community about kidney health, disease and patient support from many perspec- tives.
WHAT DO THE NUMBERS TELL YOU
PHAmily Kidney Lifesavers mission is to spread awareness about kidney disease to the African American community and the communi- ty at large through education, providing patient and family support and contributing to research combating kidney disease.
WHAT HAS BEEN FOUND
There is never a time more important than NOW to address this condition in our community! Our loved ones are suffering and in need of knowledge and support to conquer this condition.
WHY
We’d like to enlist your help for this important cause. Preventing kidney disease and its complications is more important than ever for our community: •26 million Americans have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)—1 in 9 adults! •African Americans are 3 times more likely to experience kidney failure •Every 5 minutes, someone in the U.S. experiences kidney failure. •More than 87,000 are currently awaiting a kidney transplant. •Every 2 hours, someone dies while waiting for a kidney. •382,000 people depend on dialysis to stay alive. •Early detection can help slow or prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure. •NKF has provided free early detection screenings to 155,000 individuals at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). (Ref. National Kidney Foundation)
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