Kidney Disease Can Affect Anyone Kidney disease doesn’t care if you work out, if you’re young, or if you eat healthy. Black Americans are 4-5x more likely to develop kidney failure than White Americans. Although the Black community faces a higher risk, there are preventative measures that can be taken. Learn more about what steps you can take and how you can talk to your doctor about your kidney health. Plus, hear from real patients and get the facts about kidney disease. D.B. Marshall seemed like the picture of health in his late 20s, but was stopped in his tracks one day after randomly fainting. He never thought kidney disease would be the underlying reason. Learn more about his inspiring story. Meet D.B. Understanding Kidney Disease: Myth vs. Fact Think you know everything about kidney disease? Think again. Learn More Does Kidney Disease Run in Your Family? Find out if you’re at risk for kidney disease — and what to do if you are. Learn More Talk to Your Doctor About Your Kidney Health Learn the signs and symptoms of kidney disease. Learn More The Many Faces of Kidney Disease Quin Taylor “I knew plenty about kidney disease because my dad was a dialysis patient, but it was very different becoming the patient myself.” Read Quin’s Story Patrick Gee “I have been on the receiving end of racial and social microaggressions such as ‘You don’t look as sick as all of my other Black patients.‘” Read Patrick’s Story Kevin Mott “For me, it was just doing whatever I could to take care of myself. Just trying to strike that balance between being responsible about my health and making sure that I’m enjoying life.” Read Kevin’s Story Fallon Bell “My diagnosis has allowed my family to have more open communication about not only my diagnosis, but theirs as well, and we’ve been able to learn from one another and make better decisions about our healthcare.” Read Fallon’s Story