Should I Keep My Microsite Live After My Kidney Transplant?
After 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 will remain a powerful way to raise awareness about living kidney donation. Every person who visits your page learns about living donation—many for the first time. By keeping your story visible, you help educate others and encourage more people to consider becoming living donors.
You May Be Eligible for Future Voucher Opportunities
If you keep your microsite live, potential donors can still register throughout your post-transplant microsite to begin the testing process, with the opportunity to donate to generate another voucher for you. If you ever need another transplant, having a voucher available could significantly reduce your wait time and improve your chances of finding a match. This is especially important for pediatric patients, who are more likely to need another transplant in their lifetime.
Your Microsite Can Help Others Find a Donor
The more widely your story is shared, the greater the chance it resonates with someone who feels inspired to donate. Even if that person doesn’t donate directly to you, they may donate to someone else in need.
Still Have Questions? If you’re unsure whether keeping your microsite live is the right choice for you, your microsite coach can help walk through your options and answer any questions.