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Stop the Itch Campaign
Guest Post by Heaven Thompson, Intern National Itch Day takes place on June 3. This day is a representation of the American Association...
Jun 2


Senators Gillibrand and Cotton Reintroduce Living Donor Protection Act
The Living Donor Protection Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate on May 1, 2025 by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Tom Cotton...
May 6


High Potassium Awareness Day
May 1 is National High Potassium Awareness Day. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) “Are You O-K+” campaign is returning to highlight the devastating impacts of unmanaged potassium in people with chronic kidney disease.
Apr 30


NY Focus | Hundreds of New Yorkers’ Lives Could Be Saved Each Year Under New Program
Following New York Focus’s reporting, the state health department is moving to implement a law meant to boost kidney donations.
Apr 21


The Post-Journal | Kidney Connection Looking for Living Donors for Six New People on Transplant List
News coverage: A local nonprofit website and organization is looking to help six people in the local area who recently joined the list on their website of people in need of a kidney transplant.
Apr 21


Tom Fries is Seeking a Kidney Donor
Tom Fries of Depew is seeking a living kidney donor. A beloved husband and father, and dedicated coach and friend, Tom is listed for transplant at Erie County Medical Center.
Apr 15


NYS Considers Allowing Transplant Candidates to List at Multiple Centers
lawmakers introduced the Helping Equal Access to Registration for Transplant (HEART) Act in both the New York State Assembly and Senate
Apr 9


Celebrate Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month raises awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, encouraging Americans to register
Mar 30


Sabrina Needs a Kidney Donor
Sabrina Mclin of Buffalo needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor. She is working with the transplant center at ECMC and...
Mar 27


Ray is Hoping for Kidney from a Living Donor
Update / Video: Sweet Buffalo and WIVB-TV hosted Ray's family on April 14 to talk about their story and Ray's need for a kidney...
Mar 25


Shyteize is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
Shyteize Shyteize Major of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney from a living donor. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the...
Mar 20


Landmarks Around WNY Illuminated for World Kidney Day
The Buffalo skyline on March 13 includes many buildings lit up in yellow, blue and green for kidney health. World Kidney Day was...
Mar 17


WIVB | Patients can lose up to 90% of kidney function before symptoms become evident
Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is seeking a living kidney donor. Thanks to WIVB for highlighting kidney health on World Kidney Day! Roy...
Mar 17


Global Campaign Asks “Are Your Kidneys OK?”
Western New York to Join in World Kidney Day Activities on March 13 Early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease can help...
Mar 12


March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is encouraging everyone to learn more about their kidney...
Mar 5


Isha is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Isha from Buffalo, NY, is hoping for a kidney transplant and is seeking a living kidney donor. “I have a 11-year-old daughter,” she said....
Mar 3


Dandre is Hoping a Kidney Transplant will Free Him from Dialysis
Dandre Bell of Buffalo is waiting for a kidney transplant. He has type A blood and working with the transplant team at Erie County Medical C
Feb 27


NY Kidney "Living It Up" workshop on Sunday, March 2
Are you in need of a kidney or interested in learning about Living Kidney Donation? Join the NY Center for Kidney Transplantation on March 2
Feb 26


Joy is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Joy has come through many health challenges and is now stable enough to be listed for a kidney transplant. She's is working with the team at
Jan 22


Record Number of Kidney Transplants in 2024
More kidney transplants occurred in the U.S. in 2024 than ever before, with 27,759 transplants recorded by the end of December. That’s...
Jan 17
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