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First They Donated Kidneys to Their Fathers and Then They Fell in Love

I have been to South Africa, I donated a kidney, or I have a tattoo - this game of two truths and a lie was featured prominently on Jessicas dating...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Fundraising events

The Long Extraordinary Road to Normal

Written by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller Mary Roethler and her sister Ruth Riha have shared many experiences together. They both love shopping days (plus lu...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney transplantation,

Living with one kidney

Celebrating National Kidney Month With The Ultimate Gift Of Life

When Monica was 27 years old, her health rapidly declined due to kidney failure. She could barely eat or drink without extreme nausea and crashed into...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney failure,

Home hemodialysis

Artist Celebrates Kidney Transplant by Giving Back

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease and a risk factor for strokes. 1 out of 3 people with diabetes have kidney disease and are 2x as likely ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Fundraising events

Let Down by the Healthcare System- Saved by Her Best Friend

"We've always said we were soul sisters. Today she's more than that. I believe she's my soulmate because she didn't even think twice about giving me h...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Race and ethnicity,

46 Years with a Transplanted Kidney? Yes, It's Possible.

This National Donate Life Month, we wanted to share an extraordinary story of hope and resilience. Meet George Franklin III, join us in congratulating...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant recipients

Modern Family Star Sarah Hyland: “Kidney Transplants Impacted My Filming”

Mar 14, 2022 — Actress Sarah Hyland speaks candidly about her chronic kidney issues and the mental health impact of kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients

Coworkers Come Together and Save a Life

In 2021, Jeanine Ramirez received heartbreaking news. Even with dialysis, her kidney function was too low, and she was given only six months to live. ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation

All in the Family

Story and Interview by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller The concept of karma suggests the good we put into the world comes back to us. Such seems to be the cas...

Diseases and conditions,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Fundraising events,

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Alport syndrome

What if Transplant Relationships Go Wrong?

Donating a kidney to a friend or family member is a huge life decision. It's natural to hope that giving this gift will help your relationship with th...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation