Kidney Donation | HealthUnlocked

June is Pride Month: Affirming care makes it easier for kidney patients in the LGBTQ+ community to stay connected with their health care professionals, and...

Do you have an organ donor hero who has given you the gift of life or inspired you? Share their story with us and we might feature it on social media to spread...

Need a kidney for my dad. Any kidney donor OPlease help me save my dad's life. All preparation costs will be taken care of.

Amy Hewitt has dedicated her life fighting for patient rights at the National Kidney Foundation. Learn how she decided to give the ultimate gift by donating...

I am healthy, almost 69, and thanks to my dog, I walk about 90+ miles every month. I live on the West Coast and within the next couple of weeks I will begin...

There is nothing more selfless than giving the gift of life through living donation. Learn the inspiring story of living donor and Voices for Kidney Health...

Hi. I donated my kidney to my brother in 1997. He had 26 years of doing what he loved, however, his death has been painful for me. I know that’s what they...

Celebrate National Kidney Month by taking control of your kidney health with these eight helpful programs from NKF. To learn more, visit:...

I've just started thinking about donating a kidney to my dear niece. I'm grateful to be relatively healthy at 64 years old, but a bit scared, as I have never...

after donating a kidney is it common for donors to wonder if they will survive and live a full energetic life?

Black communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by kidney disease for a variety of reasons and we are working to change the health inequities...

My ex husband is in need of a kidney. He has been evaluated at 2 separate centers but they refuse to list him unless he gets the COVID vaccine. This seems an...

My husband is ready for a kidney transplant. I am a cross match but have no matching antigens. When I received the call I was only told about being a cross...

Since donating a kidney to her brother Brian in 2005, June Monroe has led a life of adventure. Read more about June's journey by visiting:...

Hello, I have a question in regards to the recipient and the donor. I dont know if this has ever happend before and it may seem unorthodox do to so. My...

I want to donate my kidney to get MBBS admission for my daughter to any profound Medical university.

"As kidney advocates, we are telling our story and each story is different...NKF gave us a briefing, training, and all the talking points. It was organized and...

Does your state protect and support living organ donors? Learn more by visiting: https://voices.kidney.org/state-laws-impacting-living-organ-donation

Hi there! I'm looking to get in contact with someone similar to myself... another active, healthy female (I'm a runner, hiker, etc) who donated around the age...

Are you considering becoming a living kidney donor, or know someone who is? Check out NKF’s FREE online, self-paced Becoming a Living Donor program on the...

How has your experience with the healthcare system been before and after living kidney donation? To learn more about after kidney donation, visit:...

For those of you who have donated are you able to take ibuprofen now? I have horrible menstrual cramps and ibuprofen is the only thing that helps. I take it...

I am 71 years old and considering donating a kidney to my sister who is 72. If you are in this age category and have donated to someone also the same age...

Hello I am new to this site. Reading all the posts is very helpful. I am just beginning to research the process for donating my kidney. I feel called to...

I'm considering donating my kidney to someone I know. I am a bit anxious and scared to donate but I don't like seeing him suffer. Any advice appreciated

Learn how you can lend a helping hand to a loved one with CKD. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/5-ways-to-help-your-friend-or-family-member-kidney-failure

NKF advocates have won a number of policy campaigns both in Congress and state capitals across the country - but we're not done yet. We discussed some recent...

Hello, Today, I joined the living donor community. I want to be an advocate for those donating and for those whose loved one is considering donation. My...

Corey Zaretsky is using his love of thrill-seeking to prove that you can live an active, healthy, and happy life with one kidney. He's also hoping to inspire...

Hello, I’m curious if anyone else felt that their tummy looked bigger for a long while after surgery. I’m over a month post-op and still feel like my lower...