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 livingdonors@kidney.org or by phone at 800.622.9010
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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.
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.
An Online Resource for Living Donation
Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation's online resource for living donation! Whether you are a living donor, potential donor, recipient, family member or friend, you'll find many different resources here.
The issues surrounding living donation are unique, and potential donors may have questions and fears related to medical concerns, emotional and financial needs and relationships. We encourage you and your family to explore this site and connect with professionals and other living donors who understand your questions.
Comments or questions? Email livingdonors@kidney.org or call 800.622.9010. We'd love to hear from you!
About Living Donation
Living donation takes place when a living person donates an organ or part of an organ to someone in need of a transplant. The donor is most often a close family member, such as a parent, child, brother or sister. A donor can also be a more distant family member, spouse, friend or co-worker. Non-directed donors - those who donate anonymously and do not know their recipients - are becoming more common. Click here for Q&A on Living Donation
About the National Kidney Foundation
Livingdonors.org was developed by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a major voluntary health organization that seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through our living donor programs, NKF seeks to support living donors and their families and to provide educational resources to those considering donation.
