Alabama Kidney Foundation

03/16/2026

What a great night with Birmingham Bulls Hockey! 🐂🏒

Thank you to the Birmingham Bulls for partnering with the Alabama Kidney Foundation and Nephrology Associates, P.C.for another successful jersey raffle in support of National Kidney Awareness Month. Congraulations to Mitchell Vance who the autographed jersey.

One of the best parts of the night was meeting so many amazing fans. Several of you stopped by to thank us for our work in the community, and many shared your personal journeys as dialysis patients, kidney transplant recipients, and living donors. Your stories remind us why raising awareness and supporting patients matters so much.

And as always, the Birmingham Bulls Fans ( Birmingham Bulls SPHL FanPage) were incredibly friendly and supportive. We are grateful to be part of such a strong and caring community. 💚

We hope to see many of you again at the Birmingham Kidney Walk on May 9th! Registration is free and everyone is welcome.
Sign up today: www.birminghamkidneywalk.org

03/13/2026

Thank you to AKF Legacy Advisor, Rep. Chris Pringle for joining us in promoting kidney disease awareness and the upcoming Mobile Kidney Walk!

You have the chance to help local dialysis and kidney patients by participating in the annual Mobile Kidney Foundation Walk at UMS-Wright Preparatory School on Saturday, March 14th.

03/13/2026

🏒 Jersey Raffle Alert! 🏒

Join us at the March 14th Birmingham Bulls vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs game for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind team autographed jersey!

📍 Stop by the Alabama Kidney Foundation & Nephrology Associates table to purchase your raffle tickets:
🎟 $5/ticket or $20/5 tickets

💚 All proceeds go directly to the Alabama Kidney Foundation, helping kidney patients across Alabama through financial assistance, education, and support services. The Foundation also promotes organ donation awareness and kidney disease prevention statewide.

Let’s rally for kidney health and hockey pride—see you at the game!

03/13/2026

Tommy Underwood was diagnosed with kidney disease 30 years ago. This weekend, he will walk in the 2026 Mobile Kidney Walk for the first time — just weeks before he is set to begin dialysis.

We hope you will join Mr. Underwood and AKF this Saturday for the Mobile Kidney Walk at UMS-Wright Preparatory School! Registration starts at 8:00 AM and the Walk starts at 9:00 AM! Go to www.mobilekidneywalk.org for more information!

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/03/12/mobile-man-prepares-dialysis-set-walk-2026-kidney-walk/

Tommy Underwood was diagnosed with kidney disease 30 years ago. This weekend, he will walk in the 2026 Mobile Kidney Walk for the first time — just weeks before he is set to begin dialysis.

03/12/2026

Today is World Kidney Day, a global reminder of how vital our kidneys are to overall health. These powerful organs work around the clock to filter waste, balance fluids, regulate blood pressure, and keep our bodies functioning properly.

Kidney disease affects millions of people worldwide, often without symptoms until it becomes serious. Raising awareness, supporting prevention, and helping those living with kidney disease can make a real difference.

This World Kidney Day, you can help support education, prevention, and patient assistance right here in our community by donating to the Alabama Kidney Foundation.

Every contribution helps improve lives and bring hope to those affected by kidney disease.

Donate today:
https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/ExpressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=51-0189641&vlrStratCode=6uCbW9AdtIKF6m8OlmHrt%2b1JqT4kZr%2b4KvgSDYjxpwT7uir1U8H1N0akKaiLYIQA

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03/12/2026

Meet our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Patient Walk Chair, Michael McCurry, Pastor at Unity Worship Center.

Michael, along with his sweet wife, Dr. Tammie McCurry & family & loved ones have been supporting AKF since 2015. In that time, they have helped to raise over $30k to support AKF & local kidney disease patients in need. They have led these efforts as AKF Walk Team Faith Walkers, because they personally know what the journey is like for both kidney disease & kidney transplant, not only for the patient diagnosed, but the family who travels it beside them, as a walk of faith. We appreciate Michael & the entire McCurry Family for sharing their story while also supporting others!

03/12/2026

💚 Alabama ranks first in the nation for kidney disease — with more than 14,000 Alabamians on dialysis and only about 300 kidney transplants performed each year.

This weekend, our community has the chance to step up and make a difference.

🎉 14th Annual Mobile Kidney Foundation Walk & Celebration
📅 This Saturday, March 14
📍 UMS‑Wright Preparatory School – Ervin S. Cooper Stadium
⏰ Registration: 8:00 AM | Walk Begins: 9:00 AM

Every dollar raised stays local to support kidney patients right here at home.

Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and your best walking shoes — let’s show up for our neighbors and walk toward a healthier Alabama.

💚 See you Saturday, Mobile!
https://www.fox10tv.com/video/2026/03/10/14th-annual-mobile-kidney-foundation-walk-celebration-set-saturday/

News

03/11/2026

💚 A Shared Gift of Hope 💚
Shannon and Kyle Kline’s story is a powerful reminder of the love, courage, and faith that fuel living kidney donation. After Shannon’s sudden decline from polycystic kidney disease, Kyle learned he was the perfect match — and chose to give his wife the ultimate gift: a second chance at life.

What makes their journey even more meaningful is Shannon’s deep connection to the Alabama Kidney Foundation. She is the granddaughter of William Rowe, the AKF’s founder — a legacy of compassion and advocacy that continues to change lives across Alabama.

Their story is a beautiful full‑circle moment: a family who helped build this mission now experiencing firsthand the hope that living donation brings.

Read their inspiring story here:
🔗 https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/a-shared-gift-of-hope-hoover-husband-and-wife-share-extraordinary-bond-after-living-kidney-donation

💚 Living donation saves lives. Stories like Shannon and Kyle’s remind us why awareness matters — and why our community’s support means everything.

A shared gift of hope: Hoover husband and wife share extraordinary bond after living kidney donation

03/11/2026

We love highlighting our Shoals Kidney Walk Teams! 💜🦁
Check out this AWESOME T-shirt created by the Anderson College of Nursing & Health Professions (ACONHP) Student Nursing Association Team at the University of North Alabama!
Please help support the Alabama Kidney Foundation and the SNA Kidney Walk Fundraiser by purchasing a shirt and showing your support for kidney patients and families across Alabama.
T-Shirt Details:
• Small – XL: $18
• 2XL & 3XL: $20
Payment Options:
Please see the order form for payment details, or you may also pay using Venmo.
Be sure to include:
• Your name
• Shirt size
Thank you for supporting the mission and helping us make a difference! 💚

03/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Shoals Kidney Walk Kickoff at Sweet Basil Café. It was a wonderful evening filled with community, connection, and a shared commitment to supporting kidney patients and families across the Shoals.
A special thank you to our 2026 Shoals Kidney Walk Chair, Dr. Subir Paul of Shoals Kidney & Hypertension Center, for his leadership and dedication to advancing kidney health in our region.
We are also incredibly grateful to our Patient Chair, Rebecca Siery, who shared a moving message about her transplant journey. Her story was a powerful reminder that at the heart of it all, it comes down to caring for one another.
We appreciate the strong support from our team captains, past chairs, Local Advisory Committee members, and generous corporate sponsors who help make this mission possible.
Thank you to Sweet Basil Café for hosting us and always supporting our community.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Shoals Kidney Walk & Celebration on April 25 at River Heritage Park as we continue bringing hope, education, and support to kidney patients across Alabama. 💚

03/06/2026

The Alabama Kidney Foundation officially kicked off the 2026 Kidney Walk campaign on Wednesday, March 4 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens with a special luncheon celebrating kidney patients, donors, and transplant recipients.

A heartfelt thank you to Ursula Kemp of KMS (Kemp Management Solutions) for opening the program. Ursula and Mike Kemp are serving as this year’s Corporate Walk Chairs, and we are grateful for their leadership and commitment to this mission.

We were also honored to hear from our 2026 Patient Chairs, Dewayne Bailey and his mother Valerie Bailey, who shared their powerful story of a son donating a kidney to his mother who had always been there for him and their family. Their journey is a beautiful reminder of the life-changing impact of organ donation.

A special thank you to American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Their Board of Operatives joined us to present a generous $15,000 donation to the Alabama Kidney Foundation. We are also grateful to the First Horizon Foundation for presenting Ursula Kemp and the AKF team with a $5,000 gift as a partner in our work supporting Alabama’s dialysis patients.

We are incredibly thankful for the sponsors, supporters, and advocates who are helping us make the 2026 Kidney Walk a success. Together, we are making a difference for kidney patients across Alabama. Form a team at www.birminghamkidneywalk.org

03/05/2026

Meet our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Honorary Chairs, Mr. & Mrs. Will & Kelly Wilson with Jim Wilson & Associates.
Meet our 2026 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Honorary Chairs, Mr. & Mrs. Will & Kelly Wilson with Jim Wilson & Associates. We cannot thank them enough for their leadership, kindness & generosity as they lead the fundraising efforts for this year’s Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration on May 2nd. If you would like to join the Wilson’s & the Jim Wilson & Associates family, along with all our amazing AKF supporters, please visit MontgomeryKidneyWalk.org or email shannon@alkidney.org We can’t wait to hear from you!