Question for Anonymous Donors

[SusanaKBean]

Did you meet your recipient, if you didn't, are you planning to? I donated anonymously a few months ago and I'm thinking I want to keep it that way, just not 100% sure

[maryalraines NKF Ambassador]

My donor and I met before the surgery almost 2 years ago. We have stayed in touch on special occasions but I try to give her space and don't want her to think she's "stuck" with me all the time. She a rather private person and I want to honor that she has a private life.

[Michaelynn in reply to maryalraines]

My recipient was a member of my church, the choir director. Although we did not know each other personally prior to my offer to donate, we kept the entire screening process open and even drive to the surgery together.. I figured if I was waiting on a kidney, I would want to know every little step of the way so why shouldn't he? He lives in my town so we see each other all the time, at the grocery at church. I even joined the choir, ( I figured if my kidney was in the choir, I should be too!). We are good friends now. We celebrate our "kidversary" each year. And I know and can see what a tremendous difference I have made In his life. I recommend you meet your recipient. It will fill your heart and they are going to shower you with gratitude. You deserve and they need to share it. You will be so glad you did!

[pegarizona]

I donated anonymously in a paired match about 18 months ago. I have had no contact with the recipient and don't plan to unless he or she seeks contact. I have no need to know who the person is and am just happy to know that he or she is doing well.

[AH21015]

Hi! I donated 2.5 years ago as aultrulistic donor. I havent met my recipient but I would love to some day if they are open.

[NeedingAdonor]

You are all so wonderful and have saved so many lives. It means so much to me to read what big hearted people are out there. I'm trying to reach out to as many as possible that my boyfriend needs a kidney and transplant badly. Whether they are a direct match or donate to the bank in his name, I look forward to finding someone because he is so loved.

[pegarizona]

I donated anonymously in February 2016. I don't have any plans to meet the recipient but would be open to thinking about it if he or she was interested. I am very happy I donated. I know the person is doing well and that's all I need to know.