To donate a kidney, you must be in good health and have normal kidney function and anatomy.
Donating to Someone Anonymously (Non-directed Donation)
Contact a transplant center in your area. Talk with the "Kidney Transplant Coordinator" about the possibility of donating. The Kidney Transplant Coordinator will be a registered nurse who can answer any questions and get the process started.
Find a Transplant Center in Your Area
To find a list of all U.S. transplant centers click here
- Under Step 1, select a Member Type: choose "Transplant Centers by Organ"
- Select "Kidney" under Organ Type.
- Then choose your state or region.
- Call and ask for the "Kidney Transplant Coordinator", who will be a registered nurse who can help.
If you are donating to someone you know, click here.
Kidney Donation
If you have two healthy kidneys, you may be able to donate one to improve or even save someone else’s life. Ready to take the first step?
Need help getting the conversation started?
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About NKF Cares
NKF Cares is a free, confidential hotline with trained professionals ready to answer your questions or concerns. Our peer-mentoring program, NKF PEERS, connects anyone affected by kidney disease with an informed and supportive mentor who has already been through the process.