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IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day

21 Years of Hope. 1 Goal: A Cure. Join Us for IgAN Aware Day

We are grateful to everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey and helped us advance toward better treatments and support. Join us on the 4th annual IgAN Awareness Day & 21st Anniversary Spirit Week to mark progress, grow our IgAN Family, raise awareness, and share your #IgANjourney!

If you’re not a member yet, join here — membership is free and keeps you updated on the latest resources, publications and events while granting you access to featured clinical trials, mental health resources through Calm and Talkspace, Patient Aid, and monthly support meetings.

This IgAN Day 21st Anniversary Spirit Week, we commemorate milestones from the last 2 decades while rallying our community to celebrate a future of mutual support, quality care, information, and, ultimately, a cure. From Sun., May 11 to Sat., May 17, 2025, join us all week or pick your day(s) to get involved!

Get Involved: The IgA Nephropathy Foundation invites patients, caregivers, researchers, and advocates to be part of the movement by raising awareness, sharing their stories, and exploring the resources that make a difference.

Spirit Week, a series of interactive activities designed to engage and empower the IgAN community, will take place from May 11 through May 17, with IgAN Aware Day on May 14 serving as the centerpiece of the week’s celebrations. Follow the Foundation on social media for daily challenges, inspiring stories, and ways to participate.As part of the celebrations, the Foundation is also launching Strike Out IgAN, a family-friendly initiative bringing the community together for a night of fun at MLB ballparks and bowling events across the country. From the San Diego Padres to the New York Mets, patients, families, and advocates will gather to enjoy a night out, celebrate life, and strengthen the bonds of the IgAN community.

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IgA Nephropathy Day Proclamations

In 2025, May 14 received official recognition as Iga Nephropathy Awareness Day in:

  • Georgia
    Ohio
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In 2024, May 14 received official recognition as Iga Nephropathy Awareness Day in:

  • Missouri
  • Hawaii
  • Virginia
  • Toronto, Canada

In 2023, May 14 received official recognition as Iga Nephropathy Awareness Day in:

  • Illinois
  • Arizona
  • Indiana
  • DC
  • Mississippi
  • Arizona
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • US Congress

May 14, 2022, received official recognition as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day in the U.S. Congress and in these states:

  • New Jersey
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Wisconsin

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Spirit Week Details

Sunday, May 12: Where We Were and Where We Are 
The Foundation is celebrating how far the community has come in the last 20 years by comparing where we’ve been with where we are today. We encourage our IgAN family to highlight key moments from your IgAN journeys and celebrate how far you’ve come on the IgAN Day Kudo board or social media!

Monday, May 13: Mind-Body Connection 
IgA Nephropathy can be challenging, and cultivating a strong mind-body connection can help with self-care. We challenge you to take a moment to do one thing that makes you feel connected to your body and grounded, such as mindful meditation, enjoyable movement, eating a meal that fits your needs, or reflecting and checking in with yourself.

Tuesday, May 14: IgAN Awareness Day 
Over the last 20 years, the Foundation has grown our IgAN family, developing and sharing crucial resources. With 2 approved FDA treatments and many clinical trials in the works, our community is strong and full of hope! Today we celebrate everyone who has been a part of the Foundation’s 20-year #IgANjourney and invite anyone connected to IgAN to join us in working toward a cure, sharing support and celebrating a brighter future!

Wednesday, May 15: Risk Quiz
IgA Nephropathy affects Asian populations at a higher rate. The IgAN Foundation has worked to address this with our Risk Quiz and Facts Webpage for people of Asian descent. We urge our IgAN Family to share this Risk Quiz and raise awareness in their communities.

Thursday, May 16: Day of Gratitude
Support enables us to better manage life with IgAN. On this day, our community will honor anyone who has made life with IgAN better — whether that’s fellow Warriors, care partners, kidney donors, care teams, medical providers, or biological or found family. Please consider sharing a photo on Kudo or social media and thanking them for their support.

Friday, May 17: Looking Back, Moving Forward 
In the last 20 years, our IgAN Family has made tremendous strides in treatment, research, resources and support. We’re eager to continue advancing! We encourage everyone to reflect on Kudo or social media and post a milestone moment or Foundation benefit that sparks excitement or hope. That might mean new treatment options, attending an event, accessing Talkspace or Calm, or your own uplifting memory. Share what inspires you!

Saturday, May 18: Celebration Day
The future is bright! As we wrap up #IgANaware Spirit Week and embark on our year-long 20th Anniversary celebration, we invite our IgAN Family to gather in person! We’ll be hosting a celebratory event (details to come) — or you can find a list of events near you below.  Celebrate however you want — wearing your IgAN Day merch, spending time with loved ones, etc. — just be sure to share a photo on social media or Kudo and tag us!

References

  • Hall, Y.N., Fuentes, E.F., Chertow, G.M. et al. Race/ethnicity and disease severity in IgA nephropathy. BMC Nephrol 5, 10 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2369-5-10
  • Kiryluk K, Li Y, Sanna-Cherchi S, Rohanizadegan M, Suzuki H, et al. (2012) Geographic Differences in Genetic Susceptibility to IgA Nephropathy: GWAS Replication Study and Geospatial Risk Analysis. PLoS Genet 8(6): e1002765. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002765