Welcome to the transAction Council Online
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 an effective advocate on issues related to your health.
Famous Fashionista Lives in Glam and Gratitude After Kidney Transplant
Three summers ago, Steven Cojocaru, was on top of the world. The Montreal-born Cojocaru had morphed into Cojo, the hilarious and haughty fashion correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, who spent his time dishing celebrity fashion faux pas.
Then, reality bit. Hard. Having had high blood pressure since his 20s, Cojo dragged his exhausted self to a doctor, who after tests told his famous patient to get to a specialist fast; there was something seriously wrong with this kidneys. “Kidneys” Cojo shouted in horror. “Do I even have kidneys? What do they do?” 
Transplant stories
Elana Evans - Liver Recipient
Liver Recipient, 4/9/1988
“I had a liver transplant due to a genetic disease called Alpha 1 Anti-trypsin. I am forever grateful to my donor and donor family, although I do not know who they are. My two letters have gone unanswered. I have a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree and am currently working as a patient services assistant and am the team leader of the support services staff at the local clinic.
Advocacy & Government Relations
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) helps to shape public policy on behalf of kidney disease patients. Together with our local Divisions and Affiliates, we work with Congress and federal agencies, as well as with state governments to further legislation and regulation that improve the care and quality of life of kidney disease patients.
Coffee House Conversations
Educational and supportive Podcasts for transplant recipients and their family members. Visit our Coffee House Conversations page for a complete list of available topics.
