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The National Kidney Registry (NKR) is pleased to welcome its newest microsite center: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. A total of 65 transplant centers nationwide now participate in the NKR’s Microsite Program. The Microsite Program provides free websites and coaching to transplant patients seeking a living donor to increase their chances of …

Bijou Phillips revealed she underwent a successful kidney transplant after a February appeal for a donor, with her brother providing the organ through a paired‑exchange program.

The Donor Games, in collaboration with Wilson Du, the “Renal Warrior,” are launching the inaugural Renal Warrior Challenge—a free, virtual event designed to support, recognize, and celebrate individuals living with kidney disease. The event will be held August 10–23, with registration open now through August 9. Created as an inclusive and accessible experience, the Renal …

“It happened a couple of weeks ago, and I’m already starting to feel better,” the Hall & Oates musician wrote in an Instagram post.

On June 24 of this year, Nick Bohn will undergo a kidney transplant at Rush University Medical Center in an effort to overcome Stage 5 kidney disease.

At the beginning of May, Brandon Wallace celebrated his 41st birthday. Among the festivities was an incredible surprise — news that he would soon be receiving a new kidney.

Thirteen-year-old Anna loves nature, school and the arts, especially theater and playing percussion in the school band. She’s also extremely resilient: Three years ago, she became critically ill and needed a kidney transplant.

A North Texas teenager’s busy life came to a sudden stop after experiencing kidney failure at just 17 years old.

Not only is Jen a match, and very much alive, she has three kidneys, a rare anomaly found in about one out every 10,000 people.

Brad Bywater lived his whole life with Polycystic Kidney Disease. When the need for a kidney transplant came, he never expected to receive one from his ministering brother.