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Kidney Failure Hit Overnight—And in a Country Where He Didn’t Speak the Language

After graduating from college with a degree in physics, Justin Ballew planned to teach abroad. A new adventure was waiting in Taiwan. He didn’t expect...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Deceased donation

Evaluation for Kidney Transplant

Get ready for a kidney transplant evaluation: get to know your transplant team, tests you may need, timing, costs, and next steps.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Famous Faces, Real Stories: Celebrities Bring Attention to Kidney Disease

Read celebrity kidney disease stories from Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Mangold, and Nate Robinson.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation

From World Traveler to Dialysis Chair: Lessons in Not Giving Up

Maxine’s career spanned 70 countries, but nothing prepared her for life with kidney failure—and what came next.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

What Would Disqualify You From Donating a Kidney?

Thinking about kidney donation? Discover what could affect your eligibility and find resources to guide you through the process.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation,

Potential organ and tissue donors

Trailblazers in Kidney Health: Dr. Eduardo Santiago Delpín

Learn how Dr. Eduardo Santiago Delpín built Puerto Rico’s transplant program and advanced kidney care across Latin America.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation,

Organ donation,

Transplant recipients

He Proposed at NKF’s Kidney Walk. Now He Hopes to Save Her Life with a Kidney Donation

Their engagement made headlines. Now they’re hoping he’ll be the match she needs to leave dialysis behind.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Fundraising and volunteering,

People living with end-stage kidney disease,

Fundraising events

Four Kidney Transplants, One Mission: Improve Kidney Care for All

With four kidney transplants behind her, Jennifer now empowers others with kidney disease through her work with NKF.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Living donor programs,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Glomerular diseases,

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Stir Fry

Chicken stir-fry with mixed veggies and rice. High-protein, low-sodium, dairy-free, and ready in under an hour.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diet and nutrition,

Kidney transplantation,

Diet and meal planning,

Stepsibling Bond Leads to Life-Saving Kidney Donation

Read this powerful kidney transplant story about stepsiblings, identity, and living donation.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation