Get insights on living kidney donor transplants, including the donation and transplant process, what to expect, and answers to common questions. Read powerful stories from recipients about finding a donor and how their transplant changed their lives.
I knew I had an ulcer, but I started taking two baby aspirin a day in September 2023. Maybe three to four weeks later, I started throwing up blood. They admitted me and did a bunch of tests and told me I was in Stage 5 kidney failure. I had no idea. They started talking about a transplant and I was like—wait a minute! There was so much they were…
Read MoreSee All Transplant StoriesAfter receiving a kidney transplant, it’s natural to feel like your donor search journey is complete, and to wonder whether it’s time to deactivate your microsite. While your personal search may be over, keeping your microsite live as a post-transplant microsite can still help you, and potentially others. Here’s why we recommend leaving your microsite active even after your transplant. Your Story Can Continue to Raise Awareness Your post-transplant microsite…
Read MoreSee All Blog PostsThe National Kidney Registry (NKR) is excited to announce the availability of microsite patient posters, a simple and effective tool to help microsite patients share their stories and connect with potential living donors. The Microsite Program provides kidney patients with a free website, 250 business cards, a monthly educational webinar, and personal coaching from a team of full-time professional coaches dedicated to helping patients find a living donor. Now the…
Read MoreSee All Press ReleasesKatie Zarrilli Doyen's social media posts about her husband, Matt Doyen, needing a kidney led to one being donated on his behalf, giving him a voucher that put him higher on the National Kidney Registry's transplant list.
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