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08/17/2026

🗣️20 years of mentorship, Washington DC! Reaping & sowing⬇️

This is a beautiful case of what goes around, comes around. DC salon owner Chet Bennett gifted his mentee, Acia Williams, with her very own…

08/13/2026

Listen to The Kidney Collective: "A New Frontier":

A conversation with Dr. Chiadi Ndumele about cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, in a special episode of The Kidney Collective.

08/09/2026

🗣️Miracle’s still happening, God stepped in through the spirit of a dog! A stranger became her Angel❣️

In 2021, Lucy Humphrey, 44, from Wales, was living with lupus and facing a heartbreaking reality. 💔 Doctors had warned her that without a kidney transplant, she might have only a few years to live.

One day, Lucy and her partner Cenydd changed their plans and headed to Cold Knap Beach with their two Dobermans, Indie and Jake. 🐕🌊

While there, Indie kept approaching a woman named Katie James, who was sitting nearby crocheting. 🧶🐶 What started as a simple apology and friendly conversation soon turned into an invitation to a barbecue.

Then Katie mentioned something incredible — she had recently joined the kidney donor register. ❤️

After testing, doctors discovered that Katie was a perfect match for Lucy — a chance described by a surgeon as just one in 22 million. 😲🩺

On October 3, 2022, Katie donated her kidney to Lucy at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. 🏥❤️

A cancelled trip, a friendly dog, and a chance encounter between two strangers ultimately gave Lucy a second chance at life. Sometimes, the smallest moments can change everything. 🐾✨❤️

08/04/2026

🗣️It’s that time again! 4th Ave. Jazz Festival⬇️

The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is more than a concert; it's a celebration of culture, history, and community.

That's why we're excited to feature Halo Wheeler, whose talent will help make this year's festival even more memorable.

Come enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible music, delicious food, local vendors, and community pride.

August 22 can't get here fast enough!

07/27/2026

🗣️Horses in Brandywine, MD⬇️

07/24/2026

Wow…

07/24/2026

Opportunity

Dawn Staley continues her support for HBCU women's basketball. It appears South Carolina is hosting a tournament and NIL opportunity featuring Tennessee State, Alabama A&M, and an additional HBCU program.

07/20/2026

Congratulations Spain

A reporter asked Lamine Yamal how he deals with the pressure of carrying Spain at just 18. He replied, “My mother had me when she was 16. That’s real pressure. My father picked things off the street to put food on the table. That’s pressure. All I have to do is play football.”

07/17/2026

📢 New Kidney Health Coach Course Now Available!

The American Kidney Fund is excited to introduce a new interactive online course for Kidney Health Coaches: Looped In On Lupus Nephritis. 🎉

By taking the free course, you'll learn how to:
🤔Recognize the signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis
💬 Encourage meaningful conversations between patients, caregivers, and their health care team
🩺 Understand the testing and diagnostic process
💊 Learn about treatment options that can help manage kidney damage caused by lupus nephritis

Expand your knowledge, strengthen your community outreach, and help empower others with trusted kidney health information.

🔗 Learn more about the course and get started today via the link in comments below. 👇