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The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is a national organization that reaches one million people yearly affected by kidney disease, including patients (chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, dialysis (hemodialysis/peritoneal) and transplant), family members, renal professionals and friends. AAKP is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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