We
are taking lifesaving steps to raise awareness about kidney disease.
Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held
in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds
lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families
and those at risk.
Each member of our team is already hard at work fundraising for this great cause. We ask that you consider taking the next step by purchasing a Tshirt.
Friends who won't be able to walk with us, please post a picture of you in your shirt with #TeamRoot. We can't wait to see it on you!
We are walking in the Louisville Kidney walk to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation in support of their life altering and life saving work in research, education and prevention.
Here are some Kidney Disease facts from www.Kidney.org
1 in 3 American adults is currently at risk for developing kidney disease.
26 million American adults have kidney disease -- and most don't know it.
High blood pressure and diabetes are the two leading causes of kidney disease.
Major risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood
pressure, family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older.
Additional risk factors include kidney stones, smoking, obesity and
cardiovascular disease.
Those at risk should have simple blood and urine tests to check if their kidneys are working properly.
Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States.
Every year, kidney disease kills more people than breast or prostate cancer.
In 2013, more than 47,000 Americans died from kidney disease.
Men with kidney disease are more likely than women to progress to kidney failure.
Black Americans are 3 times more likely to experience kidney failure.
Hispanics are 1½ times more likely to experience kidney failure.
Once the kidneys fail, dialysis or a kidney transplant is required.
Approximately 450,000 Americans are on dialysis and approximately 185,000 live with a functioning kidney transplant.
Of more than 123,000 Americans currently on the waiting list for a
lifesa ng organ transplant, over 101,000 need a kidney. Fewer than
17,000 people receive one each year.
Every day, 12 people die waiting for a kidney.
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Because I have kidney
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I support the Bean! I work in a dialysis clinic and know the importance of education and aupport!
Can't wait to put these on!
Cause I love Erin, she's my princess