Living Donors Online Home

Welcome to the NKF’s Living Donor Website

This is the National Kidney Foundation’s acclaimed website for living donors and potential donors. You can find support from other donors and potential donors here, learn about living donation, and honor a living donor for their gift. You can also reach us by email at nkfcares@kidney.org.

Thinking about donating to a specific person?
(Family member, friend, acquaintance, co–worker, etc)
Click here for information

Thinking about donating to anyone who needs it?
(Anonymous or non–directed donation)
Click here for information

Looking for a living donor?
Click here for information

Questions about living donation?
Please check our Q&A for detailed information

Become a part of "People Like Us" a growing movement to empower, educate and enable people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), transplant recipients, donors and family members to become effective advocates on issues related to their health

About Us
Join the NKF, meet our NEW Living Donor Council Executive Committee, and learn about our history

News and Events
Learn about upcoming events for living donors, including the Transplant Games, Donor Recognition Ceremonies and Kidney Walks

Information & Resources
A great place to start! Read the Q&A on living donation, Helpful Tips from living donors, and learn about options for those with incompatible blood types

Honoring Living Donors
Write a tribute to a living donor, order a special donor/recipient split pin, share ideas for “Saying Thank You”

Sharing & Support
Connect with others on our Email Discussion Group, Message Board and Pen Pals. Share your story and photo!


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