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An image of Alonzo Mourning holding a basketball with the "Power Forward" logo next to him
Raising awareness of APOL1-mediated kidney disease with basketball Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning
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Alonzo Mourning was at the height of his legendary basketball career when he was diagnosed with what is now known as APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). We’re teaming up to help raise awareness of AMKD and empower others to take a proactive role in their health. (Alonzo Mourning is a paid spokesperson for Vertex Pharmaceuticals.)