Washington Redskins Address Capitol Hill Audience About Experiences with Kidney Failure and Need for Funding, Awareness

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WASHINGTON, April 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, members of the Washington Redskins teamed up with Kidney Care Partners to educate Members of Congress and their staffs about the rising incidence of kidney failure, risk factors, and the dire need for awareness among at-risk groups. Kidney failure is a growing health concern nationwide.

"No one can more clearly paint a picture of the need to beat kidney failure than those who have experienced it first hand, either themselves or with family members," said Kent Thiry, chairman of Kidney Care Partners. "We feel extremely fortunate to work with Randy, Shawn and Chris during National Minority Health Month to educate people in Washington about the importance of high-quality screening, education, prevention, and treatment services."

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Washington Redskins Address Capitol Hill Audience About Experiences with Kidney Failure and Need for Funding, Awareness

Approximately 400,000 Americans suffer from kidney failure, and 32 percent are African American. Nationally, more...

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