The National Kidney Registry (NKR) is proud to announce the release of its “Success Stories” booklet, designed to offer hope and encouragement to individuals and families searching for a living kidney or liver donor. The booklet features firsthand stories from transplant recipients and donors to offer hope, encouragement, and real-life examples of what’s possible. “We …
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Fall River woman seeks donor after near-death experience
Fall River singer Nadia Pavão is facing a critical health battle and revealed she urgently needs a kidney transplant.
Read MoreMonths after receiving life-saving kidney donation, Bayside man is helping others find donors and spread awareness
Bayside native Marc Perez received a life-saving kidney transplant from fellow New York City resident Aline Linden after they were connected to each other via mutual friends.
Read MoreRetired Chicago firefighter undergoes successful kidney transplant
Retired CFD firefighter Patrick McDermott is crediting his wife for encouraging him to put his story out there and ABC7 viewers for stepping up to help save his life.
Read MoreHillsborough County school employee finds kidney donor through coworker’s social media response
A Hillsborough County Public Schools employee found her kidney donor through the power of social media and workplace community after another HCPS employee responded to her plea for help at two in the morning.
Read MoreSocial media plea leads to kidney donation in Maine
Katie 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.
Read MoreNew York horseman Jim Urtel celebrates successful kidney transplant
After more than a decade living with kidney disease, Jim Urtel, a longtime member of New York’s harness racing community, has received a successful kidney transplant.
Read MoreThe National Kidney Registry Now Offers Free Posters to Help Kidney Patients Search for a Living Donor
The 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 …
Read MoreLiving kidney donation helps Pittsford man
Nancy Gaudreau and Maureen White have known each other since t high school, and White volunteered to be tested as a match for Louis after 11 other potential donors, including family members, were rejected. She was a perfect match.
Read MoreA Story of Hope
Kevin is a Veteran who endured a long and heart-wrenching journey, waiting almost four years for a life-saving kidney transplant.
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