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APOL1 Kidney Disease Awareness Day 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

April 28th <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join NephCure in the movement to raise awareness of APOL1 kidney disease, a genetic form of kidney disease that disproportionately impacts people of African descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This APOL1 Awareness Day, April 28, we have an exclusive opportunity for you to connect with the researchers and leaders advancing the future of APOL1 care. Join the list to be among the first to learn how you can take part.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is APOL1 Kidney Disease?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Every person inherits 2 copies of the APOL1 gene. Sometimes, there is a change in one or both of the APOL1 genes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who inherit a change in both copies of their APOL1 genes have 10x to 30x the risk for developing kidney disease. These gene changes are only found in people of African descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who are more likely to have the high-risk APOL1 genotype may identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Afro-Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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APOL1 Patient Story: One Teen’s Journey with FSGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet Joshua Albright, a happy and seemingly healthy 17-year-old who had just graduated from high school and was on his way to college, his whole life ahead of him. By pure chance, Joshua and his mother had discovered he was in the midst of a high blood pressure crisis. Despite wanting to hang out with his friends, she sent Joshua straight to the ER. What happens next is NephCure’s hope for the future of everyone living with rare kidney disease: Joshua was immediately diagnosed with a rare and rapidly progressive kidney disease: FSGS. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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