At the National Kidney Foundation, we believe that everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney. Learn about kidney transplantation and living donation. #TransplantsforAll
Transplantation
Transplants for All
How can we help?
Considering a Transplant?
Things to think about as you explore kidney transplantation. Learn more below.
Finding a Living Donor
There are many advantages to receiving a living donor transplant. Learn more below.
Learn More About the First Steps to Transplant
A self-paced online guide to transplant evaluation and getting on the waitlist.
Learn More About Finding a Living Donor
Seven tips to write and share your story to find a living donor and hear stories from others who have received a living donor transplant.
Where to Start
There are many things you should consider carefully before you make the decision to become a living donor.
Navigating the Process
The evaluation process ensures that you are healthy enough to donate a kidney.
Becoming a Living Donor
Learn everything you need to know about donating a kidney in this free, self-paced online program.
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Your heartfelt gift helps us provide FREE resources, support, and hope for thousands of patients, loved ones and healthcare heroes.
- Provide families with a place to turn for guidance and answers.
- Support breakthrough research and clinical trials.
- Help more loved ones learn about their risk and get diagnosed sooner.
- Expand access to lifesaving transplants for all.
Care After a Kidney Transplant
The long-term success of a kidney transplant depends on many things. Learn more below.
What to Expect After Kidney Transplant
Get information and tips for managing your health after a kidney transplant in this free online program.
Connect to Someone Who's Been There
Through the NKF Peers program, speak with someone who has been through the kidney transplantation or living donor process.
Contact our Patient Helpline
A trained professional will listen to your concerns, help answer your questions, and provide free resources on kidney transplantation and living donation.
Join Our Online Communities
A safe, supportive, and anonymous place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers related to kidney health, kidney disease, transplantation and living organ donation.
Find a Local Transplant Workshop Near You
Join an in-person or virtual transplant program in your area.
Get Involved
Accelerate Patient-Focused Cures and Treatments
Help to positively disrupt care as we know it through the Innovation Fund.
Provide Salary Support to Living Donors
The Circle of Excellence celebrates employers and organizations that help eliminate barriers to living donation.
Continuing Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals
Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) is designed for professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.
Transplants for All Initiative: Our Goals
We imagine a world where no one dies waiting for a kidney transplant.
Increase Living Donation
Double Living Donations by 2030
Increase Deceased Donation
Double Deceased Donations by 2030
Increase Equity in Transplant
Reduce Disparities at Each Step to Transplant by 2030
Transplant Advisory Committee
Thank you to our multidisciplinary leadership group for their ongoing contributions in the shaping of NKF’s Transplants for All Initiative.
