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Membranous Nephropathy Awareness Day 2026
August 11th<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

NephCure is proud to announce this inaugural day in recognition of Membranous Nephropathy,
a rare protein-spilling kidney disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or someone you love is living with Membranous Nephropathy, you’re part of a community that understands the journey. Connect with others by joining our virtual Meet & Greet, where you can share your story, ask questions, and learn about the support and resources NephCure provides. You can also take our quick 2-minute survey to share your experience and help guide future programs, resources, events, and advocacy efforts for the MN community. Every conversation and every response helps us better support families affected by Membranous Nephropathy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Get Your Voice Heard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you or someone you love is living with membranous nephropathy, we want to hear from you. Your experience matters and can help shape future programs, resources, events, and advocacy efforts at NephCure.
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Take our quick 2-minute survey to share your perspective and help us better support the MN
community.You will also receive a gift bag including a journal, pen, and other NephCure swag!<\/p>\n\n\n\ntake survey<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What is Membranous Nephropathy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a kidney disease that causes injury to the small filters (glomeruli) in kidney tissue. It occurs when the person makes antibodies that damage kidney cells which form part of the kidney filters. Doctors most often diagnose MN in adults, it is a rare disease in children. Most cases of MN only affect the kidneys. In about 25% of cases, doctors can link MN with other conditions, such as:
\u2013 Cancer
\u2013 Medication side effects
\u2013 Lupus
\u2013 Viral infections<\/p>\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A Story of Strength<\/strong>: Dan Holmes\u2019 Journey with Membranous Nephropathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet Dan, originally from Baltimore and now living in Florida. Dan served in the U.S. Navy from 2003 to 2008 as a Special Operations Search and Rescue operator. During his service, he helped rescue four sailors trapped during the devastating 2008 aircraft carrier fire, where he was exposed to AFFF firefighting foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After leaving the military, Dan was diagnosed with PTSD in 2012 and learned to navigate the VA healthcare system while seeking treatment. In 2020, he was diagnosed with Membranous Nephropathy after being hospitalized with nephrotic syndrome, launching him into a new battle with a rare kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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