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Give the Gift of Kidney Health This Giving Tuesday As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of shopping and festivities. But Giving Tuesday — coming up on December 2, 2025 — offers one of the most meaningful ways to give back to your community and honor the true spirit…
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Cecelia Connally is excited to be stepping into her new role as Regional Director of South Alabama for the Alabama Kidney Foundation. She is also a student at the University of South Alabama, where she is pursuing dual degrees in Biology and Art. Cecelia’s journey with AKF began long before her current position—she has been…
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Abby Sparkman joins the Alabama Kidney Foundation as the Wiregrass Regional Director, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic operations, public affairs, and community engagement. A native of Dothan, Abby has built a career rooted in service and leadership. Her previous roles range from serving as the corporate client liaison at Shute Pecan Company to…
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When I heard that Olivia Newton-John had passed away, her hit song “Let’s Get Physical” from the ‘80’s was immediately stuck in my head for days as I recalled her music video for that song with tube socks, headbands, and leg warmers. In honor of Ms. Newton-John, I want to talk to you about exercise!…
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Hypertension is otherwise known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is the second most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the USA. It is also very common for people who develop chronic kidney disease for other reasons to also develop high blood pressure related to CKD. Needless to say, blood pressure is a huge component…
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Hydrate for Your Kidneys: What to Drink — and What to Ditch When it comes to protecting your kidneys, what you drink matters just as much as what you eat. These hardworking organs filter waste, regulate fluid levels, and help balance minerals in your blood. This means that hydration and kidney health go hand in…
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Get More Out of Your Workout: The Benefits of Exercising in Groups Becoming more physically active is one of the best ways to improve your overall health, but sticking with a workout routine on your own can be challenging. Fortunately, exercising with a partner or in a group offers multiple benefits that go beyond just…
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We would like to introduce the 2025 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Patient Chair – Barbi Lee. Barbi Lee is a recently retired State of Alabama employee of over 30 years. She is also a kidney disease survivor of over 47 years & kidney transplant recipient of over 26 years. Barbi Lee is no…
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We are honored to introduce the 2025 AKF Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration Honorary Walk Chair, William Van Hooser. William is an experienced professional in the field of employee benefits and insurance, currently serving as Agency Principal and Vice President of Employee Benefits/Life at Starke Agency, Inc. since March 2016. William specializes in creating tailored…
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How to Improve Your Health Through Community Engagement Engaging with your community isn’t just about lending a hand or raising awareness — it’s also one of the most powerful ways to improve your health, mentally and physically. Research consistently shows that participating in community activities offers benefits ranging from improved mood to better fitness. Community…
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I didn’t know at the time, but my journey with kidney dialysis would eventually lead me to the Alabama Kidney Foundation. When I first started dialysis, it was a scary time for me. Before and after my transplant surgery, the Foundation was there for me to help cover the cost for doctor visits, transportation and medication. The organization was a true blessing to me when I didn’t have anywhere else to turn.