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I want to donate and save a life and I would like someone to show me the procedure for transplantation. Thank you kindly.

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kidney40

Since you are HealthUnlocked, I believe you have access to The National Kidney

Foundation, they would be the first ones to contact as they have all the answers

you need.

kidney40

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It’s wonderful that you are considering living donation. To start, you’ll need to contact transplant centers (hospitals that perform transplant operations) in your area and ask to speak with a “Kidney Transplant Coordinator,” who will provide you with more information and help you begin the evaluation process to become a donor.

If you are in the U.S. you can find a transplant center in your area through this link: optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/me.... Select “member” then “Find a member”, under member type select “transplant center” and then select your state.

You can find more detailed information about living donation on our website at: kidney.org/atoz/content/liv...

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