March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month, and it is a reminder that some of the most important health conversations start quietly. A routine blood test, a call from the doctor, news you never expected, but needed to hear.
One in seven people is living with kidney disease and many don’t even know it. That is why early detection matters so much; catching kidney disease sooner can change everything.
I recently sat down with kidney transplant recipients alongside the National Kidney Foundation, and what stood out most was hope. At first, they felt shock and fear about what was to come after their diagnosis, but their community showed up to support them, and people were willing to step up in extraordinary ways through being a living organ donor. Living organ donors who said yes without hesitation. Strangers who became heroes. Lives changed because someone cared.
The National Kidney Foundation is at the center of these stories. They walk with patients from diagnosis through treatment, while also investing in innovation that is improving care and expanding options for the future. Just as important, they focus on what people can do now through education, lifestyle guidance, and early intervention.
In 2025, the National Kidney Foundation celebrated 75 years of helping kidney patients and their families get through this disease with the support that they need. As a part of this celebration Tower Club Tysons, a premier club within the Invited Club Network, hosted their annual Charity Classic event raising over $15,000 for the National Kidney Foundation serving the National Capital Area. On March 28, 2026, the local chapter of NKF will be honoring Tower Club Tysons with the Corporate Citizen Award at their annual Kidney Ball.
National Kidney Month is about awareness, but it is also about action. Early detection happens by asking questions, getting routine blood work, and sharing these stories. You can also help others by supporting the work that is saving lives every day.
Hope starts with knowing, and knowing can make all the difference.
Watch Whitney’s interview with the National Kidney Foundation below, or stream on the PBS app!
