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My kidney transplant journey started when I was 12. I had several symptoms, including swollen legs and high blood pressure. I was treated with steroids, but it didn’t work—I was still getting worse. My mother was my champion at first, searching for doctors and looking into what to do. My parents decided to fly from Puerto Rico to Miami and take me to a children’s hospital there. I was diagnosed…
Read MoreSee All Transplant StoriesIf you’re looking for a living kidney donor, spreading the word through local or national news organizations can be incredibly effective. A story in the media can connect you with potential donors and raise awareness about your journey in a way social media alone sometimes can’t. Here’s a step-by-step guide to reaching out, along with links to ready-to-use email templates in Word format. 1. Identify the Right News Outlets Regional…
Read MoreSee All Blog PostsThe National Kidney Registry (NKR) is pleased to announce that UVA Health West Complex in Charlottesville, Virginia, has joined the NKR’s Microsite Program as the newest participating center. Over 60 transplant centers nationwide are now part of the NKR’s effort to help patients find living kidney donors through personalized outreach tools. The UVA Transplant Center has been performing kidney transplants for over 40 years. In 2015, it won the NKR…
Read MoreSee All Press ReleasesA 32-year-old Missouri man has a new lease on life, thanks to a stranger who donated his kidney after seeing a desperate Facebook post.
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