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Educational and supportive Podcasts* for transplant recipients and their family members. Topics include "Understanding Depression" and "Empowerment" more info

* Podcasts are audio files available to download for playback on your computer (speakers required) or any portable device that can play MP3 files like the iPod, Palm Treo, or Pocket PC. For more information visit our support page.

25 Facts About Organ Donation and Transplantation

The success rates of transplant surgery have improved remarkably, but growing shortages exist in the supply of organs and tissues available for transplantation. Many Americans who need transplants cannot get them because of these shortages. The result: some of these people die while waiting for that "Gift of Life."

Each year, the National Kidney Foundation develops special public education programs aimed at increasing public awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation. Learning more about organ and tissue donation will help every American to make an informed decision about this important issue. Here are some facts everyone should know: more info