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[ 21 ] E d u c at i o n Kidney disease is increasing worldwide and the need for services continues to grow. An astonishing 26 million American adults , including over 62,000 Arizonans , are estimated to be living with some form of CKD-and only 10% are aware of it. We are working hard to address this major health crisis, through state-wide education, and free public health screenings. The earlier kidney disease is detected, the better the chance of slowing or stopping its progression. P at i e n t A i d NKF AZ is a source of last resort for patients and provides direct emergency assistance including: life-sustaining medication, emergency transportation to and from dialysis, and critical living expenses to Arizona’s children and adults who are living with kidney failure. In our current environment, patient requests are greater than ever before for the most basic needs like shelter and vital medication. NKF AZ is dedicated to maintaining basic services at the very necessary established levels, easing the burden of kidney disease for thousands of patients each year. O r g a n D o n at i o n Through the Erma Bombeck Project ( www.ermabombeckproject.org ), we aim to narrow the gap between the number of individuals desperately waiting for a kidney and the number of kidneys available. Whether registering to be an organ donor, or considering living kidney donation, we salute the heroism of these who donate life to another through the ultimate gift. Special events, like Dancing with the Stars Arizona, offer an exciting venue to build awareness and support for the foundation’s programs. We thank you for your patronage of Dancing with the Stars Arizona and contribution to the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. T O G E T H E R W E C A N H E L P S AV E L I V E S . For over fifty years, the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona (NKF AZ) has been committed to providing life-sustaining assistance to Arizona Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and their families, educating the community about good kidney health, and advocating the organ donation.