From Genetic Alliance: an open letter of appreciation, to all federal employees, sending March 10 to all staff of HHS institutions, including FDA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, and VA. We invite you to sign on as an organization or private citizen and share. ow.ly/EkEq50VbXyS

High-intensity interval training significantly reduced the risk of rapid eGFR decline in older adults. bit.ly/JASN0636 #ASNJASN

April celebrates donatelife.net

Black Americans are more likely to have APOL1 gene mutations that increase the risk of developing APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD), a rapidly progressive form of kidney disease that can occur at a young age. Learn more at kidneyfund.org/APOL1aware

⚾🫶 #DonateLifeMonth 2025: APOLLO_Network13' #BarryFreedmanMD (Coordinating Center PI) threw out 1st pitch at Wake Forest University Baseball’s #LivingDonorAwarenessDay.🤲🏽 🏟The event honors stories like a coach who donated a kidney to player —#TransplantationSavesLives 🦋💙💚 Donate Life America

Congratulations transplant surgeon Dr. Robert Montgomery NYU Langone Surgery for being named as a PIONEER in the #TIME100 for 2025. Here's his interview on the podcast: apple.co/4488uNk

From unclear diagnosis to hope: Sharron Rouse shares her kidney transplant journey and the life-saving power of testing for APOL1-related disease. 🌟 Listen now on Kidney Transplant Conversations: apple.co/3EHbO7L #AMKD #Transplant #APOL1Aware

Today is AMKD Awareness Day. People of West or Central African ancestry who inherited certain variations of the APOL1 gene are at higher risk for APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). Become #APOL1Aware & join the American Kidney Fund in AKMD Awareness Day: kidneyfund.org/APOL1aware

This 60-minute, engaging discussion will focus on the essential role of storytelling in media relations, particularly in elevating the voices of donor families and organ recipients. Registration: amat1.org/educational-we…

“God sent me an angel. His name is Shane Cleveland—he gave me a healthy kidney." Living donation keeps NBA star in the game. blackdoctor.org/nate-robinson-…

🌟 S A V E T H E D A T E! 🌈 The #DEIinTransplant2025 is taking place Oct 25 - 26, 2025 in Toronto, co-located with ISLSCongress. Stay tuned for more information! #TransplantationConference #DiversityEquityInclusion #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalConference

Bringing together donation and transplantation professionals from across the country to share, learn, and lead, building trust in 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, and promoting equal access to transplant. Register here: lnkd.in/ew9dAyJp

As IOTA approaches, some practical recommendations for stakeholders. CMSGov ASTS pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

The #DonateLifeFunRun celebrates organ, eye and tissue donation in Maryland and the Metro DC area. 2025 will mark our 17th annual race! Sign up on Thursday, July 17 and score a discount on registration fees. Use coupon code 17on17 to get 17% off on Thursday, July 17!

🎯 Join us for the Jane Cooke Wright MD Oncology Symposium at #NMA2025 – July 21, 3:45–5:15 PM, Hilton Chicago. Explore precision cancer care! 🔗 Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-insti…

#DidYouKnow many faith communities embrace the gift of organ, eye and tissue donation as a powerful way to show compassion and help others in need.💜💚 #DonateLife #GenerosityOfSpirit #Religion

Incredible work by Jesse Schold PhD on highlighting how the shift to a race-neutral eGFR equation is already making a real impact by reducing wait times and boosting kidney transplants for Black patients. A big step toward equity in care. 👏 nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: A Breakthrough in Transplant Immunity: Off Meds, Living Free linkedin.com/pulse/breakthr… via LinkedIn