Relatives, loved ones, friends and even individuals who wish to remain anonymous often serve as living donors to spare a patient a long and uncertain wait. These recipients are friends, family, and sometimes even strangers. In 2021, more than 6,500 transplants were made possible by generous living donors.
See this guide from the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) for the low-down on all things living transplantation:
Brochure-107-Living-donation.pdf
We have more resources for you to learn about living donation! Check some more resources below to learn more about the different types of living donation, such as giving anonymously, or making this gift to a loved one in need. These resources can help you host educational events around living kidney and liver donation.
The National Kidney Donation Organization (NKDO) is an organization of living donors who are dedicated to mentoring those looking to donate a kidney as well as helping those who are in need of a kidney transplant.
Email [email protected] to get connected with a living donor speaker!