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01/06/2026

Caregiving is love in action — but it can also be exhausting, emotional, and often invisible.

ReMend Caregiver Mentor Shanell recently shared a moving reflection about supporting her fiancé, Emmitt, who is also a ReMend Mentor, through his kidney transplant journey.

Her words are honest, raw, and deeply important. They remind us that caregivers need support, too.

To every caregiver navigating kidney disease, dialysis, transplant, or the unknown:
We see you. You are not alone.

Read Shanell’s full reflection here: https://bit.ly/49sMwXb

If you are caring for someone with kidney disease, ReMend can connect you with a Caregiver Mentor who understands what this journey can feel like.

Learn more or request support here: https://remend.org/connect-with-us

22/05/2026

Kidney disease affects more than the body.

It can bring fear, stress, sadness, uncertainty, and major life changes — especially for people on dialysis, waiting for transplant, recovering from transplant, or managing chronic kidney disease.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, ReMend recognizes the emotional side of the kidney journey. Peer support does not replace professional mental health care, but talking with someone who understands can help patients feel less alone.

If you are struggling, please talk with your healthcare team or a mental health professional. You can also find mental health guidance from the National Institute of Mental Health here:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

When you're ready, ReMend is here to offer connection and support from lived experience. https://remend.org/

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.

15/05/2026

Coming up next: ReMend’s Online Kidney Support Community with Jeanmarie.

Please save the date for Monday, June 1 at 10 AM PT and join us for a welcoming, supportive conversation for people living with kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone looking for connection and encouragement.

Hosted by ReMend Mentor Jeanmarie, this free online group offers a space to share your experience or simply listen in.

Reserve your spot: ReMend.org/Support-Community

Join a small, mentor-led kidney support group. Connect with others who understand. No pressure—share or simply listen.

13/05/2026

Kidney disease education matters. But so does connection.

People navigating kidney disease often receive a lot of information — about labs, medications, dialysis, transplant, diet, appointments, and next steps.

But information alone does not always answer the questions people keep quietly:

What will this feel like?
How will my life change?
How do I talk to my family?
Will I still feel like myself?
How do I keep going when this feels overwhelming?

That’s where peer support matters.

ReMend connects patients and caregivers with mentors who understand the kidney journey through lived experience. Through programs like Ask a Mentor, ReMend Online Support Community, ReMend Renal Roundtable, and our growing mentor community, we create space for real conversations, practical encouragement, and support that helps people feel less alone.

Kidney disease may be part of someone’s story — but it should not be the whole story.

If you or someone you love is navigating kidney disease, ReMend is here to help you feel less alone, more informed, and supported.

Visit ReMend.org to learn more.

05/05/2026

Up next: ReMend’s Online Kidney Support Community, hosted by ReMend Mentor Jim.

Please join us on Thursday, May 14 at 5 PM PT for a free, welcoming conversation for people living with kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone looking for encouragement, connection, and community.

There’s no pressure to share — you’re welcome to listen, learn, and take part in whatever way feels right.

Reserve your spot: https://remend.org/support-community

30/04/2026

Looking for support, perspective, or connection in your kidney journey?

Join us Monday for ReMend’s Online Kidney Support Community, hosted by ReMend Mentor Jacee.

This free, small-group conversation is open to people living with kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone who could use a welcoming space to connect. There’s no pressure to share — you’re welcome to listen, learn, and join in however feels right.

Monday, May 4 at 10 AM PT
Reserve your spot: ReMend.org/Support-Community

29/04/2026

If you or someone you care about is living with kidney disease, caregiving, or simply looking for support and connection, we’d love to have you join us.

This is a welcoming space for real conversation, encouragement, and practical support — no pressure.

Join Jacee, ReMend Mentor, for a conversation on Monday, May 4th at 10 am.

Reserve your spot: ReMend.org/Support-Community

17/04/2026

This story from Sharp is such a beautiful example of hope in action.

A coworker stepped forward to donate a kidney to a fellow employee — and in doing so, gave her the chance to move forward with life in a whole new way.

For people living with kidney disease, stories like this matter. They open the door to conversations that can feel intimidating, emotional, or overwhelming. Living donation is a serious and personal decision, but education helps people understand what is possible.

Sometimes the first step is simply learning more. Sometimes it is having the courage to start the conversation.

Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/41DDjqO

16/04/2026

Sharing a new resource from AKF: Step Forward: The Road to Kidney Transplant and Beyond. This new course is designed for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers who want to learn more about the transplant journey. Let us know your thoughts if you try it out!

See the link in the comments.

📣 New on AKF’s Kidney Education Corner!

The American Kidney Fund is excited to launch a new interactive and educational course, Step Forward: The Road to Kidney Transplant and Beyond.

👉 Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this course walks you through the transplant journey, from evaluation to life after transplant.

Learn at your own pace and explore more courses designed to support you every step of the way.

Start learning today via the link in comments below.