The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) held its 35th Annual Convention Aug. 28-31, 2008, in Washington, D.C. Three hundred patients, family members and renal professionals attended.

AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN, presents Carolyn Price with the Josephine Berman Award.	Shad Ireland shares his story with patients during the AAKP Board of Directors Reception.
AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN, presents Shad Ireland with the AAKP Patient Comeback of the Year Award during the 70s themed Welcoming Ceremonies.	AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN, presents Kelly Mayo, MS, with the Samuel J. Orenstein Award.
Betty Rinaldi participates in the 70s themed costume contest.	Attendees in the Exhibit Hall.
Convention attendees watching the 70s costume contest during the Welcoming Ceremonies.	Mary Sheppard (left) and Betsy Calloway participate in the AAKP Says I Can! panel.
The 35th Annual Convention Committee, (from left) Carolyn Price (Chairperson), Brenda Dyson and Kelly Mayo, MS, would like to thank the patients, sponsors and exhibitors who made the Convention a great success!