Learn more about living kidney donor transplants, including what to expect, information on the kidney donation and transplant processes, answers to common questions about living kidney donation, helpful tips and resources and more.
If 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 …
Finding out you have kidney disease can be overwhelming. One of the first questions many people ask is, “Will I need a kidney transplant—and if so, when?” The short answer is: not everyone with kidney disease will need a transplant right away, and some may never need one at all. The kidney disease timeline depends …
When you are searching for a living kidney donor, one of the most powerful tools available to you is a personalized microsite to help tell your story and connect with potential donors. Here is why a custom microsite can make all the difference. What Is a Microsite? A microsite is a free, personalized website designed …
Searching for a living kidney donor can be overwhelming—emotionally, physically, and logistically—which is why building a strong support team can make all the difference. With the right people by your side, you can focus on staying healthy and mentally resilient while others help carry the load. Here’s a breakdown of the roles that can help …
If you need a kidney transplant and are seeking a living donor, having a “champion” to help you in your search can make all the difference. A 2020 study at Johns Hopkins found that participants with a champion were five to six times more likely to find a potential living donor than those without a …
Exercise is a key part of staying healthy, but for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), staying active can offer even more critical benefits. Engaging in regular physical activity can help control blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, and maintain a healthy weight, which helps manage CKD and its associated conditions, like diabetes and hypertension. Being …
If you are using a microsite to search for a living kidney donor, the URL you were given is probably a mixture of letters and numbers, like https://nkr.org/TUM285. To make the web address easier to recognize and remember, you might want something more personal to share with friends, family, or potential donors, like www.akidneyforyourname.com. This …
If you’ve been diagnosed with a type of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including polycystic kidney disease (PKD), diabetic kidney disease, or hypertensive nephropathy, you may feel like you’re always waiting—waiting for symptoms to get worse, for your kidney function to decline, for the day when you finally need a transplant. That day may still be …
If you’re in kidney failure, finding a living donor could be your best chance at getting a transplant sooner—and with better long-term results. However, many potential donors don’t even know that living kidney donation is possible. Here’s what you need to know so you can help others understand what living kidney donation is, how it …