Kidney donation
6,442 people received a living-donor kidney in 2018
What is living donation?
100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant
How can I be a living donor?
Donating your organs could save up to 8 lives
Register to be an organ donor.
Living donor impact
Alan C.
The idea behind THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE was to put a post up on social media. It wasn’t a direct connection that was my perfect match, it was someone sharing the post. I still can’t fathom it. There was someone out there generous enough to give me a kidney transplant.
Living donation
Where to start
When you donate an organ to someone else, you are providing a life-sustaining gift.
Making the decision
Consider the following before making the decision to become a living donor.
Evaluation & sugery
The more you learn about your surgery, the better choices you can make about your health.
Things to consider
Find out what questions to ask yourself as you go through your decision-making process.
After donation
All about living well with one kidney.
Communities
Whether you are thinking about becoming a living donor or you've already donated, this community is for you. Find and provide support to others like you.
Families
Remember a loved one and discover resources.