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Living organ donation is an act of altruism that reduces the wait time for patients in need of a life-saving kidney, partial liver or partial lung. By agreeing to become a living organ donor, donors travel to and from a transplant hospital for a variety of tests and surgery, which may result in...

Living organ donation is an act of altruism that reduces the wait time for patients in need of a life-saving kidney, partial liver or partial lung. By agreeing to become a living organ donor, donors travel to and from a transplant hospital for a variety of tests and surgery, which may result in...

Living organ donation is an act of altruism that reduces the wait time for patients in need of a life-saving kidney, partial liver or partial lung. By agreeing to become a living organ donor, donors travel to and from a transplant hospital for a variety of tests and surgery, which may result in...

A lot of people with chronic kidney disease find that they can maintain a good quality of life by taking steps to improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being.  The person with the most influence over your health and quality of life is you. Learn as much as you can about your kidney...

This handbook will help you and your family understand the treatment options (dialysis, transplant and conservative kidney management), the importance of advance care planning, and gives advice for dealing with practical matters such as work, money and insurance as well as tips for living well with...

Individuals who have only one normal (solitary) kidney – because they donate or are born with one kidney, or through an accident or disease (e.g., tumor, obstruction) – frequently express concern as to the future effects of not having two of these organs. The long-term outlook is in fact, excellent,...

The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about your kidneys and how they work, the stages of chronic kidney disease, and steps that can help you to protect your remaining kidney function and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By using this handbook and working with your health care...

She left a legacy of love and giving back that I’m doing my best to live up to every day. We all want our lives to have meaning. We all want to feel appreciated and loved. My mom’s life was all of that, and now, I’m doing my best to follow her loving example.  My mom was a wonderful person. She was...

Our chapters (some of which have paid staff, while others are run entirely by our passionate volunteers) bring the Kidney Foundation's work and mission to local communities. To participate in one of the many community events and educational activities they offer, select a region below to find a...