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Annotation: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) works to educate and support kidney patients and their family members. Its mission is to improve the lives of fellow kidney patients and their families by helping them deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. Members are people on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, people with kidney transplants, their families and friends, and professionals in the dialysis field. Publications include a newsletter, a bimonthly magazine and a magazine for those who may be at risk for kidney disease. Several materials are available in Spanish. The organization sponsors conferences and hosts an annual convention.

Keywords: Chronic kidney failure, Dialysis, Kidney diseases, Organ transplantation, Patient education

Annotation: The American Kidney Fund is a national, non-profit voluntary health organization providing direct financial aid to needy kidney patients, transplant recipients and donors to help cover the cost of treatment-specific expenses. Grants are available to assist patients afford medication, transportation, emergency transient dialysis, and special diet needs diet. In addition, the Fund supports public and professional education, kidney donor development and sponsors clinical scientist nephrology fellowship awards. AKF publishes a newsletter and many brochures about kidney diseases and its treatment, including selections in Spanish. The organization also sponsors conferences. Eligibility for financial assistance must be demonstrated by filing an application, available through the patient's renal social worker or nephrologist.

Keywords: Chronic kidney failure, Dialysis, Financial support, Kidney diseases, Organ transplantation

Annotation: The National Kidney Foundation, a voluntary health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. The foundation conducts programs in research, professional education, patient and community services, public education and donation. Publications include several newsletters and journals, and numerous pamphlets. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Chronic kidney failure, Dialysis, Kidney diseases, Organ transplantation, Urologic diseases