Alabama Kidney Foundation

02/19/2026

💚 Important progress for Alabama’s living organ donors 💙

A new bill in the Alabama House would guarantee job‑protected leave and strengthen insurance protections for living organ donors — removing barriers that too often prevent people from stepping forward to save a life.

For the thousands of Alabamians living with kidney disease, and the nearly 1,000 waiting for a transplant, policies like this can make a life‑changing difference. Supporting donors means supporting patients, families, and healthier communities across our state.

Read more about the proposed legislation here:
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The bill would require employers to extend leaves of absences to organ donors and prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against them.

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

Special thanks to WAKA CBS 8 Action News for the opportunity to promote the AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Kickoff Luncheon, this Friday!

Shannon Morrell, AKF Regional Director & Brian Wilson, Business Development Associate with Jim Wilson & Associates sat down with WAKA Anchor Teresa Lawson to discuss the upcoming kickoff & the involvement of Will & Kelly Wilson with Jim Wilson & Associates leading as this year’s 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk Honorary Walk Chairs. We are so thankful for their leadership & support!

If you want to get involved & help make a difference - don’t forget to join us this Friday at 11:30 at the RSA Activity Center for the Montgomery Kickoff!

02/17/2026

🎉 The 2026 Birmingham Kidney Walk & Celebration website is LIVE! 💚💙
It’s time to rally your team, register, and start fundraising for kidney patients across Alabama.
👉 Register your team today:
🌐 www.birminghamkidneywalk.org (Make this your first stop!)

📅 Event Date: May 9, 2026
📍 Location: Spain Park High School – Jaguar Field
⏰ Registration: 8:30 AM | Walk Begins: 9:15 AM
For additional information about registration or sponosoring, contact Marcie Prescott at marcie@alkidney.org

This high-energy, family-friendly event brings our community together to support the Alabama Kidney Foundation’s mission — and we want YOU there!

Tag your teammates, share the link, and let’s make 2026 Birmingham’s strongest year yet.
We are stronger together in the fight against kidney disease.

02/16/2026

⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON⏱️
Just under 8 weeks until we gather together on April 11th for the Wiregrass Kidney Walk and Celebration! But don’t worry, it’s not too late to get involved! If you or your business would like to put together a walk team, contact Abby, our Wiregrass Regional Director, via email at abby@alkidney.org. We look forward to partnering together to support kidney patients across the Wiregrass!

02/13/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the annual AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Kick Off Luncheon. Come join us next Friday & learn how you can help us make a difference by getting involved in our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration on May 2nd! We look forward to seeing you!


Friday, February 20th @ 11:30a
RSA Activity Center - Downtown Montgomery
RSVP - shannon@alkidney.org

02/12/2026

Special thanks to WSFA NBC 12 & Alabama Live Anchor Jasmine Williams for the wonderful interview with AKF’s Middle Alabama Regional Director, Shannon Morrell & the 2026 Honorary Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Patient Chair. We appreciate the support & the opportunity to promote the upcoming Montgomery Kick Off Luncheon on February 20th. If you would like to find out more about the upcoming Montgomery Kick Off email: shannon@alkidney.org For more information on a AKF kick off in your area visit the AKF website: alkidney.org

02/10/2026

💚 Powerful leadership rooted in personal experience 💙

After receiving a life‑saving kidney donation from his wife last year, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels has introduced new legislation to expand time‑off and insurance protections for living organ donors.

This issue is deeply personal for him — and for many Alabama families who have walked the path of organ donation. His bill aims to make it easier for donors to step forward without fear of financial or employment consequences.

Organ donation saves lives every day. Policies that support donors help save even more.

Read the full story here:
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After benefitting from an organ donation, House Minority Leader Daniels introduced a bill to expand time off and insurance protections for organ donors.

02/09/2026

Loved seeing a Super Bowl ad for Detect the SOS. Ask your doctor about the uACR test. A crucial test for detecting the link between kidney damage and heart risk.

02/05/2026

Special thanks to WSFA NBC 12 & Alabama Live Anchor Jasmine Williams for the wonderful interview with AKF’s Middle Alabama Regional Director, Shannon Morrell & the 2026 Honorary Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Patient Chair. We appreciate the support & the opportunity to promote the upcoming Montgomery Kick Off Luncheon on February 20th. If you would like to find out more about the upcoming Montgomery Kick Off email: shannon@alkidney.org For more information on a AKF kick off in your area visit the AKF website: alkidney.org.

https://www.wsfa.com/video/2026/02/04/alabama-kidney-foundation-host-annual-kidney-walk-luncheon-celebration/

February 20, the Montgomery Chapter of the Alabama Kidney Foundation will host its annual luncheon in support of patients.

02/05/2026

We are two weeks away from KICKING OFF our fundraising season leading up to our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration on May 2nd. Join us for the annual AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Kick Off Luncheon & find out how you can help make a difference for Alabamians fighting kidney disease. We look forward to seeing you!
• Friday, February 20th @ 11:30a
• RSA Activity Center - Downtown Montgomery
• RSVP - shannon@alkidney.org

02/05/2026

We are two weeks away from KICKING OFF our fundraising season leading up to our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration on May 2nd. Join us for the annual AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Kick Off Luncheon & find out how you can help make a difference for Alabamians fighting kidney disease. We look forward to seeing you!

Friday, February 20th @ 11:30a
RSA Activity Center - Downtown Montgomery
RSVP - shannon@alkidney.org