In the Find A Kidney Blog, you’ll find both education and inspiration in your search for a living kidney donor, including tips from experts who have conducted a successful search and personal stories from people who have been in your situation and were able to find a living donor for a kidney transplant.
In 2009, I was a police officer on patrol and got into a pursuit with two guys on PCP. They crashed, one of them jumped on my back, and I ended up hurting my hand. The swelling wasn’t going down, so they did a blood test and found out I was in Stage 5 kidney […]
If you are in need of a kidney transplant, one of your first steps will be choosing a transplant center. There are more than 250 transplant centers in the United States, and choosing the right one depends on several factors. Your primary care doctor or nephrologist may have already referred you to a specific center, […]
If you are in need of a kidney transplant, you may be wondering how to get a transplant from a living donor. Most kidney patients know about the national waiting list for a kidney from a deceased donor, but they may wonder whether there is a waiting list for a living donor kidney transplant. The […]
Many individuals facing kidney failure are looking for ways to increase their chances of finding a suitable living donor. If you’re currently registered with a transplant center that is not affiliated with the National Kidney Registry (NKR), you might want to consider switching to an NKR Member Center. Here’s what you need to know about […]
When you’re searching for a living donor, social media can be a powerful tool. Follow these tips to maximize your chances of finding a donor through social media. 1. Don’t Skip the Basics When you post on social media, the goal is to have your immediate social network share your posts with their social network, […]
Hadley’s journey to transplant started pretty much at birth. Because she was born with a skin tag on her ear, the pediatricians recommended having an ultrasound of her kidneys to assess any potential complications. Sure enough, the scan showed Hadley’s kidneys were enlarged, so she was referred to a nephrologist. Over the next several months, […]
When you are looking for a living kidney donor, attending events and gatherings can be a great way to spread awareness and connect with potential donors. Follow these tips to help increase your chances of finding a donor at an event. 1. Contact the Event Organizers Before attending the event, reach out to the event […]
Finding out you need a kidney transplant can be overwhelming. The journey to finding a donor involves various steps, from understanding your medical condition to navigating the donor process. Here’s a guide to help you through this challenging time. 1. Understand Your Condition Educate Yourself: Learn about your specific kidney condition and why a transplant […]
If you are a kidney patient seeking a living donor and you have joined the microsite program, which offers free personal donor search websites, you will have the option to request a donor search coach. Donor search coaches are experts who have found themselves or a loved one a kidney through a donor search. There […]