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Celebre el mes del riñón este marzo

Spread the word: we deserve equitable care for every rare kidney disease

March is National Kidney Month, and we invite you to raise awareness about rare kidney disease. For too long, these conditions have been underrepresented, with advancements driven largely by the courage and advocacy of patients and families themselves. This March, we invite you to add your voice to the cause. Together, we can ensure that all individuals with rare, protein-spilling kidney disease have equitable access to the care and treatments that offer them the best kidney health outcome possible. 

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Access to Equitable Kidney Care Starts Here

For more than 25 years, NephCure has worked alongside patients, caregivers, researchers, industry partners, and physicians to transform the rare kidney disease landscape. When NephCure was founded, there was little scientific understanding of rare kidney disease, no FDA-approved treatments, and almost no therapies in development.

Today, that story is changing. Together, this community has helped make six FDA-approved treatments possible, supported more than 60 clinical trials, and built a network of over 40,000 families who have found knowledge, hope, and connection. 

As scientific breakthroughs accelerate, NephCure recognizes FDA-approved treatments are not the finish line, but rather the starting line. Too many families still face barriers: late diagnosis, difficulty finding expert physicians, and inequities that delay or block access to care and new treatments. To meet this moment, NephCure introduces its new mission statement:

Our New Mission: 

To ensure that all individuals with rare, protein-spilling kidney disease have equitable access to the care and treatments that offer them the best kidney health outcome possible.

Tu historia importa 

Sharing your experience helps others feel less alone and builds greater awareness and understanding of rare kidney diseases. We feature patient stories across our social media, newsletter, and website to educate, inspire, and connect our community. 

Help Us Spread Awareness This Kidney Month

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Patient Voices

Nefropatía C1q (C1q), Glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria (FSGS)

Alyssa K.

My daughter, Alyssa, was at her 4-year checkup when her pediatrician informed me that her blood work showed high cholesterol. He referred us to a cardiologist, and for nine months, …

Glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria (FSGS), Síndrome nefrótico

Ruth S.

My FSGS story so far  In trying to put words down to tell my story, I needed to remember things I’d squashed and put aside for self preservations sake. Being …

Enfermedad de cambios mínimos (MCD), Síndrome nefrótico

Anthony S.

Anthony, my 5-year-old son, has been battling minimal change nephrotic syndrome since he was 2. Diagnosed after a bizarre swelling episode post-COVID, he’s become the “head-scratcher” for doctors due to …

Glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria (FSGS)

Marcelo P.

I share my story to offer hope and remind others they’re not alone.  It’s ironic—almost poetic—that March is both Kidney Month and my birthday month. It’s also the month that, …

Glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria (FSGS), Síndrome nefrótico

Melissa M.

A Seferiana Day le diagnosticaron nefropatía membranosa primaria y enfermedad renal crónica en etapa 1 en febrero de 2016. Una mujer de 30 años, por lo demás activa y saludable...

Nefropatía membranosa (MN)

Dan H.

Dan es de Baltimore, Maryland. Vive en Florida y sirvió en la Marina de los EE. UU. de 2003 a 2008 como veterano de operaciones especiales de búsqueda y rescate.

Nefropatía membranosa (MN)

Seferiana D.

A Seferiana Day le diagnosticaron nefropatía membranosa primaria y enfermedad renal crónica en etapa 1 en febrero de 2016. Una mujer de 30 años, por lo demás activa y saludable...

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We Want your Feedback

NephCure is launching a short patient survey to better understand the needs of our community. We want to make sure that we are providing the right tools to the rare kidney so that patients and families have the support, information, and resources they need. 

By sharing your voice, you help NephCure amplify the real patient experience in rare kidney disease, identify the biggest unmet needs in the community, guide research priorities and advocacy efforts, and improve education and support for patients and families.

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Advocate With us on the Hill

This Kidney Month, use your voice to drive meaningful change for people living with kidney disease by joining us in Washington, DC for Rare Kidneys on the Hill Day.
 
Rare Kidneys on the Hill Day is an opportunity for advocates to raise awareness about rare kidney disease and to make their voices heard by their members of Congress on issues that impact their lives. Anyone impacted by RKD is invited to join us – patients, caregivers, physicians, and researchers are welcome! 

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NephCure’s 2025 Impact

Our 2025 impact report highlights significant strides in research advancement, expanded clinical trial access, and enhanced patient support for rare protein-spilling kidney diseases. It reflects the organization’s growing specialist network and continued progress toward developing better treatments and ultimately finding a cure.

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Make a Difference This Kidney Month

Want to do more than raise awareness? Become a NephCure volunteer and help strengthen our rare kidney disease community. Whether you’re passionate about supporting patients, sharing your story with researchers and policy leaders, advocating for change, or helping at events, there’s a meaningful way for you to get involved. Volunteers play a vital role in spreading hope, building connection, and driving progress for people and families affected by rare kidney disease. This Kidney Month, your time and voice can make an even bigger impact. 

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Resources That Expand your Access to Care 

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Recién diagnosticado

¿Recién diagnosticado?

Para muchas personas, afrontar un diagnóstico reciente de una enfermedad renal rara significa sentirse asustado, preocupado o incluso solo. Recupera tu salud y tu esperanza comprendiendo tu enfermedad. Hemos recopilado estos recursos introductorios para ayudarle a comenzar.

EMPIEZA AQUI
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Encuentre un especialista

Encuentre un especialista

La comprensión de las enfermedades renales raras evoluciona todos los días. Para brindar la mejor atención posible, los especialistas de NephCure se mantienen a la vanguardia de las últimas investigaciones, opciones de tratamiento y ensayos clínicos, mientras comparten recursos con la comunidad RKD. Una mejor atención está a sólo un clic de distancia.

ENCUENTRA UN ESPECIALISTA
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Ensayos clínicos

Explore los tratamientos actualmente en prueba

El mundo de las terapias RKD está evolucionando rápidamente. A medida que los científicos y profesionales médicos aprenden más sobre enfermedades renales raras que derraman proteínas, los pacientes de todo el mundo obtienen acceso a ensayos clínicos para obtener la mejor atención posible y las últimas opciones de tratamiento. Obtenga más información para ver si usted o un ser querido sería una buena opción para una de las oportunidades de prueba actuales.

VER ENSAYOS CLÍNICOS
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Obtenga soporte ahora

Obtenga soporte ahora

¿No estás seguro de por dónde empezar? Durante más de 20 años, NephCure ha ayudado a los pacientes con RKD y a sus seres queridos a navegar por los entresijos de estas desafiantes enfermedades. Comuníquese hoy y le daremos la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad y le guiaremos hacia los recursos que necesita.

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Thank You to Our 2026 Kidney Month Sponsors

Thank you to our NephCure Corporate Members who are our valued partners for Kidney Month and World Kidney Day Campaigns.  Their generous support enables NephCure to develop programs, events and educational resources to pursue our mission of ensuring access to the care and treatments that offer patients the best kidney health outcome possible. 

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