March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and we're sharing stories of strength, innovation, and unity. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, doctor, or researcher, there's insight and inspiration waiting for you in every corner of this email. Read on!

March is a time for action in the kidney cancer community. Here are concrete steps for you to make a real difference during Kidney Cancer Awareness Month:

• Advocate for Cures: Join us virtually on March 12th to urge Congress for vital research funding.
• Share Your Journey: Post your story on social media and inspire others. Remember to tag @KidneyCAN.
• Stay Informed: Save the date for our April 24th Town Hall to learn about patient experiences with clinical trials.
• Rally Your Community: Host a local fundraiser to support kidney cancer research and patient advocacy.
• Support Our Mission: Consider a donation to KidneyCAN to help us continue our crucial work.
• Connect & Learn: Register now for the Kidney Cancer Research Summit on July 11-12, and be part of the leading kidney cancer research meeting.
• Showcase Your Research: Submit your abstract for KCRS24 and share your insights with the world.
• Fuel Innovation: Apply for the AACR-KidneyCAN Innovation and Discovery Grant to receive $50,000 to advance your research.

You don't have to feel powerless in the face of kidney cancer. Every action, big or small, propels us forward.

Find your way to contribute and be part of the momentum!

Since 2018, KidneyCAN has organized 1,489 advocacy meetings with Congressional offices. Our grassroots army is strong, but we need YOU.

KidneyCAN continues to push for robust research funding through the NIH, NCI, and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

We're also asking Congress to make expert care accessible to everyone with telehealth legislation.

Our key FY25 asks include a $60 million appropriation for the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP), $51.303 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a $7.934 billion appropriation for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), long-term telehealth legislation, and sustainable funding for medical research that incorporates the patient voice in legislative policy, especially in areas promoting clinical trial development, diversity in enrollment, and accelerating cures.

These efforts are crucial in our ongoing mission to drive progress and bring hope to the kidney cancer community.

A few minutes of your time on Tuesday can literally save lives!

Register now and plan to join us. We will give you everything you need to succeed.

ICYMI: The Uromigos led a fascinating Town Hall with KidneyCAN. Video is now available!

KidneyCAN 's February Town Hall featured The Uromigos. Missed it? Watch now, and check out the resources, too!

Renowned clinical kidney cancer researchers (and GU podcast fan favorites!) Brian Rini and Tom Powles presented a retrospective of 2023 research breakthroughs, along with a look forward at what we can expect in 2024, at KidneyCAN’s latest Town Hall.

Renée Maria Saliby is a rising star amongst young GU cancer investigators. We are sharing her perspective in this month's KidneyCAN Community Spotlight.

This month, we're celebrating the inspiring journey of Renée Maria Saliby, a young investigator who is leading the charge in GU cancer research. Read along as Renée shares her passionate quest in kidney cancer research. From overcoming personal health challenges to pioneering in GU cancers, Renée shares her story, her motivations, and the invaluable lessons learned from mentors.

Join us in celebrating Renée's achievements and find out how you, too, can contribute to groundbreaking research in kidney cancer!

Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 6 pm ET for an enlightening Town Hall, where experienced doctors and patients peel back the curtain on clinical trial participation.

Our panel will offer crucial insights and guidance for those considering trials as part of their treatment journey. Don't miss this!

Calling All Innovators:

Unlock Funding for Your Big Ideas

A one page application could lead to $50k for your work! Submit your application now, and unlock funding to translate your ideas into life-changing treatments.

You could drive the next big discovery!

Are you following KidneyCAN online? Tag @KidneyCAN

in your #kidneycancer posts!

Did you know?

According to the IKCC's 2022 Global Patient Survey, two-thirds of kidney cancer patients were not told what subtype of kidney cancer they had when they were diagnosed. Stay informed! Find information and help at our Patient Resource Center.

Our mission is to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. We engage in patient advocacy and power research by supporting government and industry research funding and facilitating research collaborations. Much of our work is funded by grassroots donors from all over the United States. We can't do this without your support.

KidneyCAN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not receive any funding through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) or KCRP (Kidney Cancer Research Program). KidneyCAN's work is funded entirely through donations and contributions.