Kidney

The gift that has been given to me says much about our capacity for great compassion and generosity, and I hope it sends an inspiring message to others about the importance of organ donation - Steven Cojocaru

Kidney
Kidney

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Resources

Alliance for Paired Donation

The average patient with end stage renal disease will live 10 years longer if they receive a kidney transplant versus staying on dialysis.

KidneyTransplant.org

As a transplant patient, an important part of the daily routine includes taking medications at the correct times and with their proper doses.

Living Donors Online

Information about living kidney donation.

National Kidney Foundation

Information about living kidney donation.

NationalKidneyRegistry.org

The mission of the National Kidney Registry is to save and improve the lives of people facing kidney failure by increasing the quality, speed, and number of living donor transplants in the world.

The Transplant Center

University of Minnesota Medical Center is a world leader in living donor transplantation.

University of Maryland Medical Center

Donating a kidney is a major decision. There are many things you should know before making your decision.

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