The Home for Donor Families Online
Welcome to www.donorfamily.org, the online home of the National Donor Family Council. You can find support from other families here, remember a loved one, or learn about other resources to help on your journey. You can also reach us by email at donorfamily@kidney.org or by phone at 800.622.9010. We'd love to hear from you!
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11th National Donor Recognition Ceremony and Workshop
The 11th National Donor Recognition Ceremony and Workshop (NDRCW) will take place July 17-19, 2009 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The NDRCW is the Federal government’s biennial event that takes place in the nation’s capital and pays tribute to all Americans who have donated organs, tissues, or marrow to save or enhance the lives of others. 
Download the 2009 NDRCW Registration Materials here. Please note that the deadline for registration is May 15. There is no cost for attending the workshops or the ceremony; however, individuals or sponsoring organizations are responsible for costs such as housing, travel, meals and incidentals.
For Those Who Give and Grieve newsletter
ONE STEP at a time, By Rose D’Acquisto, Donor Wife
In the weeks and months that followed my husband’s death, my life felt like a record playing on slow speed. Exhausted from grief, I spiritlessly did what needed to be done, too wiped out to do anything more. I felt far removed from the woman who used to have boundless energy for dancing, reading, singing, shopping, cooking and laughing with friends and family.
Two years later, I was desperately tired of feeling tired all the time. A friend gave me the number of a fitness instructor who could suggest ways to get my energy back. I was afraid I’d be told to suck it up and get back in the gym, which made me want to crawl back into bed just thinking about it. Instead, I was told the best thing I could do for myself was to start walking. At first, I could barely walk to the end of my block. Slowly, I worked my way up to two-, four- and six-block walks. Early mornings were my favorite time of day. Quiet and still, I could take in the day at my own pace. Sometimes I cried, letting the tears flow freely, as there was no one around to tell me not to.
The US Transplant Games May Be Over, But Their Spirit Lives On!
Be sure to check out the comprehensive reporting and photo galleries from the 2008 US Transplant Games at www.transplantgames.org! The stories and photos cover all the athletic events, donor recognition ceremonies and other special programs & events for transplant recipients, donor families and living donors. Don't miss this chance to get a sense of the achievements and emotional impact this amazing event inspires. And be sure to "Save the Date" for the 2010 U.S. Transplant Games, which will be held July 30- August 4, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin.
