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are encouraged to have family members tested first - children, siblings, parents, other relatives, and possibly friends and other acquaintances.
need of a kidney and can't add anyone at this time to this list! It breaks my heart to tell you this!!! Unfortunately, when anyone gets in touch with me regarding a kidney - at least 99.9% of the time it is from people who NEED a kidney - not from anyone who wants to donate. I have other very desperate people who are in need of a kidney and it is so heartbreaking I can't help all!!! So - sorry I can't help anyone new, right now. )-: I am flooded with e-mails and please forgive me if I don't get back to you on time or at all. )-:
like to speak to other people as myself who has already donated a kidney, please have them get in touch with me. I would be happy to speak to them. Click on the "contact us" tab above.
someone else through the National Kidney Registry the National Kidney Registry will try and find someone else to donate a kidney to you or your loved one. They have a large database of potential kidney donors and will only try to find you someone else, if you have someone who was not a match for you and willing to donate a kidney to someone else in their database. They will not have the person who was not a match for you donate a kidney to someone else, unless they first find someone who is a match for you and will donate a kidney to you. This is a great organization that will greatly increase your chances of finding a match. For more information on the National Kidney Registry, check out their website: www.kidneyregistry.org. There are other organizations as well that may be somewhat similar. For a list of organizations see below. Or if you would like more in depth information, and to find out about which hospitals have been involved with kidney donor exchange programs, check the National Kidney Foundation website - www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/infoprograms.cfm If you have had family members, friends tested and were not a match or others who have been ruled out to donate a kidney for health reasons, you can contact me as well and I will add you or that person in need of a kidney to my list. However, please note: I have though many people on my list of people in need of a kidney and unfortunately may not be able to help out you or that person in need of a kidney in the near future, depending on the blood type of the person in need of a kidney I am hoping though this website will encourage others to donate a kidney so more lives can be saved!
Donation." This article states: "Get-togethers with a kidney disease patient's family and friends can improve their willingness to consider donation., The findings indicate that group-education of patients' relatives and friends is an effective way to help alleviate the organ shortage and increase living donations. To read this must read article, click here. SWAPS, WAY TO GO! This lovely woman gets a kidney through a Swap - now helping others!
in need of a kidney needed a place to stay in San Antonio, as well as her friend who accompanied her, so she can be near the San Antonio hospital where she was going to register to receive a kidney through a swap.
kidney through a 3 way swap at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Her friend who wasn't a match for her, donated a kidney to someone else in the swap, and in return someone donated a kidney to her! Amanda is doing great. Amanda had previous transplants and her antibodies was high, and as a result and it was difficult for her to find someone who was a match for her. Swapping is the way to go for those who don't have anyone who is a match for them! Amanda very highly recommends this hospital for those who want to join a swap program. Great story and video about this hospital that did over 50 swaps by now! To see article/video about this hospital's swap program and about the doctor in charge of the swaps there, click on "Dr. Adam Bingaman, Kidney Matchmaker." By the way, Amanda is now a volunteer at this hospital, too! * * * * Blood Donation Drive? Bone Marrow Drive? How about a Kidney Drive!
their hospital. So, this can be great - to have a kidney drive (or a kidney donor drive), however, can be costly and most hospitals may not be willing to cover the expense of testing people who are considering kidney donation or may not want to cooperate at all! But it may be worth trying and contacting a local hospital of a person who is in need of a kidney. Also, if you hear of a community blood drive or bone marrow drive, find out from the organizers if they would be willing to do a kidney drive, in conjunction. Obtaining a booth for a Kidney Drive at a Health Fair or some other events where one can rent a booth, can be another option. If a local Kidney Drive, can be done, suggestions: 1. Someone from a lab, or nurse, would need to be there to draw blood from those considering kidney donation. 2. Have a Kidney Transplant Surgeon and/or Kidney Transplant Coordinator on hand talk, to those considering kidney donation. 3. Have people who have already donated a kidney, attend, so they can speak to others who are considering kidney donation. 4. Put out Information, flyers, booklets about kidney donation. 5. Show a video/documentary about kidney donation. 6. Have a "Kidney Donors" poster listing of those who have already donated a kidney. ("Kidney Donors Honor Roll" listing - perhaps, similar to one on the home page of this website.) 7. If possible have a raffle for a valuable prize, to draw people to such an event. 8. Offer refreshments. And healthy ones! 8. Announce this event in community listings of local newspapers, which are usually free. If you can afford an ad, even better! 9. See if a local newspaper or other media outlet would be willing to do a story on the person who is in need of a kidney or at least announce in their newspaper, or other media outlet about the event, other than just a community listing.
kidney, one needs to be in good health. And perhaps mention also a BMI (Body Mass Index) limit. Check with your transplant hospital to see what their BMI limit is for potential donors. Some hospitals may say 30, others may say 35. Note though: Someone with a BMI of 30 or over is considered obese and this is considered by some a higher risk for complications after kidney donation. An obese person, as is, is a higher risk for many diseases. Also, find out from your local hospital, the age range for someone who wants to donate a kidney. Many hospitals may differ on this - that's why it is good to find out.
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was blood type O. And two, she had a hyperactive immune system, lupus, which would attack and destroy the donor tissue. However, her husband was able to successfully donate a kidney to her. To read their story, "Getting Her Body To Accept His Kidney." from the website, Asia One, click here.
Kidney Donations, from the website Star Tribune, click here.
World Report, "Exercise Extends Life of Kidney Patients". Click here for the article. Please note: Before anyone starts an exercise program, they should consult with their doctor. * A screening test that measure's whether a patient's heart is healthy enough for a kidney transplant, is not as dangerous as once thought. To read this article "Heart Test Found Safe For Pre-Transplant Kidney Patients" from the website, Doctors Guide, click here. IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING THOSE WHO HAVE HIGH ANTIBODY LEVELS AND ARE IN NEED OF A KIDNEY
because of your high antibody levels? An important article to read about advances about this problem that was in the New York Times on April 28, 2009. This article talks about drugs to lower antibody levels to expand kidney transplants. The treatment may be possibly a good alternative to plasmapherisis and is called IVIG. (Intravenous immunoglobin.) To read the article that talks about this, click on "Advances Expand Kidney Transplants" Website: www.nytimes.com * * * * * Great news regarding people who are in need a kidney and hoping to get a kidney that would last many years! * A person who had a kidney transplant over 38 years ago - this person's transplanted kidney is still functioning! For the latest statistics on lasting kidney transplants, click on "Milestones in Transplantation Data". Website: www.unos.org. Also, check out the article, "What Is The Longest A Recipient Has Survived With A Kidney Transplant?" Website: ihatedialysis.com Harvey Brown, received a life-saving kidney transplant 30 years ago from his brother and he is still doing great! To read this latest article, click on "A New Lease On Life" - Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2009. Website: www.jpost.com.
lasted him 33 years! Information on Dialysis treatments:
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Better Dialysis - New study: In a one-year study of 224 kidney disease patients, those who received eight hours of dialysis overnight (while sleeping) had a 78% lower death rate than those who received conventional dialysis (four hours, three days weekly). Theory: Overnight dialysis patients are less likely to experience blood pressure drops, which can lead to complications. As reported by: Ercan Ok, professor of internal medicine and nephrology, Ege University Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. Click here for the article. From Bottom Line Health, March 2009 issue.
"Nighttime Dialysis Improves Lives Of Some Kidney Patients" - Gazette.com. Click here for the article. "Sleeping Through Dialysis: No Nightmare For Kidney Patients" - ScienceDaily.com. Click here for the article "Overnight Dialysis A Good Option For Dialysis Patients" - Inditop.com. Click here for the article. And - great hope for the future of dialysis! Check out this ground-breaking article, "Wearable Kidney May One Day Replace Dialysis" - U.S. News & World Report. Click here for the article.
Do you know??? Usually someone who is O blood type and in need of a kidney, can only get a kidney from an O blood type person. However, if you are O or B blood type and in need of a kidney and you have someone who is A blood type who is willing to donate a kidney to you, on rare occasions, those who are A blood type may be a subtype A2 and may be eligible to donate a kidney to an O or they may be subtype A2B and can donate a kidney to someone who is a B. For those who are B blood type in need of a kidney, you can get a kidney from a B or an O. And for those who are blood type AB - that is a universal recipient and can receive a kidney from any blood type. Note: A potential donor who is blood type A, subgroup A1, can only donate a kidney to someone who is blood type A To clarify - here is the breakdown: O blood type - can accept a kidney from an O or someone who is A blood type, subtype A2 B blood type -can accept a kidney from a B or someone who is subtype A2, or A2B A blood type - can accept a kidney from someone who is A or O AB blood type - can accept a kidney from someone from who is any blood type If you have are an O or B blood type person in need of a kidney and you have an A blood type person who is willing to donate a kidney to you and doesn't know if they are subtype A1, A2 or A2B, you have the option of asking them to take a special blood test with their doctor to find out what their subtype is. The doctor should make sure to put on the request form for the lab to "subgroup." or If you have someone who doesn't know their blood type yet, before they go to a doctor to request a blood test to find out their blood type, tell them to request from their doctor to put on the request form for the lab "if A blood type, please subgroup."
This is not always the best way to go It is much better to get someone who is blood type compatible. Always good to do research before opting for this kind of treatment.
Alternative Treatment Options, such as Holistic - Homeopathic, and Acupuncture There was a recent article that mentioned that those who have PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) may be helped by Flaxseed oil, For this article from the Natural Health Institute, "Flaxseed Found To Help Kidney Health", click here. HOWEVER.....
There are people out there that are opting for an alternative, perhaps holistic treatment to try to cure their kidney disease, hoping such treatment would cure them and result in their no longer being in need of a kidney This can be very dangerous and can worsen their condition. Always consult with a health care professional before starting any alternative treatment program * * * * Best Hospitals for Kidney Disease - US News & World Report article - click here. Website: www.usnews.com
with hospitals and/or doctors, rather than go by any "Best Hospitals" list. My personal experience and from what I hear from others - is that doctors and or hospitals that are on "Best" lists aren't necessarily always the best. Also - sometimes you can get more personal attention and just as good doctors from smaller hospitals as well. Personal recommendation from others who have a similar health situation to you and who have been happy with their doctor and/or hospital, can be the "best" recommendation. Need a Recommendation for a Hospital for a Kidney Transplant? I know many people who have had kidney transplants. I can possibly put you in touch with some of these people. Below is a listing of hospitals of people I know of who have had kidney transplants. Next to each hospital is a listing of the number of people whom I know of who have had kidney transplants at that particular hospital. * * * * St. Vincents Medical Center,- Los Angeles (1) District of Columbia Georgetown University Medical Center - Washington (1) Florida Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami Beach (3) Maryland John Hopkins - Baltimore (1) University of Maryland Medical Center - Baltimore (2) Massachussets Massachussets General Hospital (2) Minnesota University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview - Minneapolis (2) New Jersey St. Barnabas -West Orange - (2) New York Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx (many) Westchester Medical Center - Valhalla, NY (4) New York Presbytarian - Columbia Presbytarian - New York City (6) New York Presbytarian - Weill - Cornell Medical Center - New York City (5) SUNY/Downstate Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY (2) St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center - New York City (1) NYU Medical Center - New York City (1) Mt. Sinai Medical Center (2) North Carolina Wake-Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Winston Salem,(1) Pennsylvania Einstein Medical Center - Philadelphia (1) South Carolina Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston (1) Texas Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital - San Antonio (1) Utah University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City (1) Israel Beilinson/Rabin Medical Center - Petach Tikva (2) Ichelov Medical Center - Petach Tikva (1) Personal note: I had donated a kidney at Montefiore Medical Center, in New York. I know many people who had a kidney transplant at this hospital. Dr. Stuart Greenstein, is Professor of Surgery, Kidney Transplant Surgeon at this hospital. Everyone I know who has had a kidney transplant done by him, has only glowing words to say about this extraordinary, beloved surgeon. I myself have not met such a special and caring doctor in my life. People have even come from overseas to have a kidney transplant done by him. To give you an example of what a special person he is, even when he goes on vacation to Israel, for example, he goes to visit his ex-patients! What other doctor visits ex-patients when they are on vacation? He also gives advise to others in need of a kidney, even if they don't intend to use him as a doctor! I can put you in touch with people who have had kidney transplants done by him. I am sure whomever you speak to, they will highly recommend Dr. Greenstein to be your kidney transplant surgeon. Dr. Greenstein was nominated as a Jewish Community Hero. To read about his nomination, click here. Also, Pat McDonough is one of the kidney transplant coordinators at this hospital. She herself had donated a kidney! She is great with both potential donors and people who are in need of a kidney. She is a very informative and caring person! They both helped make my kidney donation at that hospital an even greater experience! Their hospital's website is: www.montefiore.org. - Chaya P.S. I wrote a letter to their hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, praising them. Click here to see a copy of that letter.
1. Alliance for Paired Donation - website: www.paireddonation.org 2. Paired Donation Network - website: www.paireddonationetwork.org 3. National Kidney Registry - website: www.kidneyregistry.org. 4. New England Program For Kidney Exchange - website: www.nepke.org The transplant division of any hospital should have information on this as well.
Hi everyone, Trish is in recovery following her under-four-hour kidney transplant surgery tonight at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Surgeon was Dr. Michael Rees, founder of the Alliance for Paired Donation (paireddonation.org) and the donor was a 41 year old woman from New Jersey whose husband received a transplant a couple weeks ago from another anonymous altruistic donor. The chain will continue when a match is found for Aunt Marcia, who, as Mom's "donor" through the paired matching program, will donate to someone else in need as a way to keep the "pay it forward" matching program going. After the kidney was removed from the donor, it flew to Detroit where it was transported to Toledo via i-75 - where it was stuck in a stop-and- go traffic jam. After being on ice for 11.5 hours it was transplanted into Trish where it is now working well to rid her body of the toxins that have been building up for years. They've given her a steroid to assist with immunosuppression and should make her feel like a rockstar tomorrow but recovery will be a process - will learn all about anti-rejection drugs she'll need to take for the rest of her life tomorrow. Thank you all for the support, the encouragement, thoughts/prayers/well wishes/good vibes and all of it. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends and family. Love, Emily * * * *
After having a 2nd kidney transplant, a young woman decided she wanted to give back and help others who are in need of a kidney. So she decided to go to nursing school and recently graduated and plans on becoming a nurse at a dialysis center! Read her amazing story, click on "Two Kidney Transplants Led Graduate To Nursing." Website: www.boston.com Helpful Websites: 1. National Kidney Foundation - Website: www.kidney.org 2. Living Donors Online - Website: www.livingdonorsonline.org 3. Living Kidney Donors Network - "How do I ask someone to donate? What is it really like to be a donor?" Website: lkdn.org 4. National Living Donor Assistance Center - This is a Federal program that provides financial assistance to those who want to donate an organ. This has to be done through the hospital transplant division.
4. Information on Kidney Transplantation - Website: www.montefiore.org 5. Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) - This organization is an international organization committed to improving the quality of life of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Website: www.trioweb.org 6. Novartis Transplant - This site can provide you with information and resources to guide you through your transplant journey. Website: www.novartis-transplant.com 7. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) - This organization is a national non-profit organization founded by kidney patients for kidney patients. They strive to educate and improve the health and well-being of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, those on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant recipients. Website: www.aakp.org 8. Transplant Experience - They can help you get the most out of each day and help you be ready for what’s ahead. Website: www.transplantexperience.com 9. Transplant Living - Resourceful information for before, during and after a kidney transplant. Website: www.transplantliving.org 10. American Kidney Fund (AKF) - 800-638-8299 - Their mission is to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need; health education; and prevention efforts. Website: kidneyfund.org 11. National Foundation for Transplants - helps patients overcome financial hurdles to their transplant. Website: www.transplants.org 12. National Transplant Assistance Fund and Catastrophic Injury Program - Assists transplant and catastrophic injury patients afford critical but uninsured medically related expenses through fundraising, guidance, patient support and resources, as well as financial assistance. Website: www.transplantfund.org 13. CareForce - Free Air Transportation service. (281) 621-6626 (They may be very limited.) 14. Air Care Alliance, 888-260-9707 Free air transportation services. Clearinghouse for people who need medical transportation. Website: www.aircareall.org 15. Angel Flights - 918-749-8992- Arranges free transportation to medical treatment - Website: www.angelflight.com 16. National Patient Travel Center - 800-296-1217 - Their purpose is to ensure that no financially-needy patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medical air transportation. Website: www.patienttravel.org 17. National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses Inc. - 800-542-9730 - This organization give referrals to free or low cost housing near medical facilities. Features list of homes located in the US. Website: www.nahhh.org. 18. Renal Support Network - Website: www.rsnhope.org 19. Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) - Website: www.ustransplant.org Information on DVD: 1, “Living Kidney Donation – What You Need To Know” - Produced by ASTS American Society of Transplant Surgeons, 703-414-7870 There is a $25 charge for this DVD through this organization. It is possible that you may also obtain this DVD from a kidney transplant division of a hospital near you. Website: http://www.asts.org 2. Free Transplant Information Video - The Transplant Center - University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Website: www.fairviewtransplant.org Articles Pertaining to Kidney Donation/Transplantation: 1. "New Rules Change Who Gets Donated Kidney" - The Arizona Republic - November 8, 2009. Website: www.azcentral.com 2. "Talking Increases Kidney Donation"- Science Daily - October 29, 2009. Website: www.sciencedaily.com 3. "Why People Choose To Become Live Organ Donors" -Times Online - October 11, 2009. Website: www.timesonline.co.uk 4. "Getting Her Body To Accept His Kidney" - Asia One- October 12, 2009. Website: health.asiaone.com 5. "Heart Test Found Safe For Pre-Transplant Kidney Patients" - Doctor's Guide - October 15, 2009. Website: www.docguide.com 6. "Exercise Extends Life Of Kidney Patients" - US News & World Report - October 8, 2009. Website: health.usnews.com 7."Winning the Waiting Game" - AARP Bulletin Website: bulletin.aarp.org 8. "Not Too Old to Give or Receive" - AARP Bulletin Website: bulletin.aarp.org 9. "Life Saving Transplants" - ABC-TV - October 20, 2008 Website: abcnews.go.com 10. "City to Explore A Way To Add Organ Donors" - New York Times. Website: www.nytimes.com 11 "A Daisy Chain of Kidney Donations" - September 23, 2008 - Wall Street Journal. Website: online.wsj.com 12. "Kidney Transplants in US Becoming More Common" - The Miami Herald - August 27, 2008. Website: www.miamiherald.com 13 "Disclosing Organ Transplant Risks: Now or Later?" - MSNBC - June 25, 2008. Website: www.msnbc.com 14. "Why Living Kidney Donation" - Living Donors Online - Website: www.livingdonorsonline.org 15 "The Gift of a Kidney" - discusses benefits, risks, laproscopic surgery - The Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute- . Mount Sinai Hospital - New York, NY - Website: www.mssm.edu 16. LivingDonors.Org. Website: www.livingdonors.org 17. Transplant Living - Website: www.transplantliving.com 18. "Questions and Answers on Kidney Donation" - National Kidney Foundation - Website: www.kidney.org 19. "Becoming A Living Kidney Donor" - Question & Answer Pamphlet - University of California, San Francisco, Medical Center Transplant Service Website; http://www.ucsfhealth.org 20. "Transplant Living: - Organ Donation and Transplantation for Patients" Website: www.transplantliving.com 21. "Health Guidelines for Living Kidney Donation" - Website: www.nationalkidneyregistry.org 22. "Your Kidneys - How They Work" - Digital Urology Journal Website: www.duj.com 23. "Kidney Donors Have A Normal Life Span, Study Shows" - Los Angeles Times - January 29, 2009 Website: www.latimes.com 24. "Why People Choose To Become Live Organ Donors" - Times Online - October 11, 2009. Website: www.timesonline.co.uk 25. "Study Has Positive Health News For Kidney Donors" - Minnesota Public Radio - January 28, 2009 Website: minnesota.publicradio.org 26. "One Kidney Is More Than Enough - Living Kidney Donors Survive, Thrive and Rarely Suffer from Kidney Problems" Scienceline - March 4, 2009. Website: Scienceline.org 27. "The Fight for Kidney Health - Early Treatment and Lifestyle Changes are Vital, but Transplants Offer Hope in Critical is brief but nice article with information on who's at risk for kidney disease, signs and symptoms, dialysis, prevention, statistics
considering kidney donation. Website: www.nydailynews.com 29. "Kidney Transplants Generally Safe for Lupus Patients, New Study Suggests" - ScienceDaily.com, October 31, 2009. Website: www.sciencedaily.com 30. "New Rules Change Who Gets Donated Kidneys" - The Arizona Public - November 8, 2009. 31. "Getting A New Kidney May Be A Better Option Than Staying On Dialysis" - Tribune-Review, November 8, 2009. Website: www.PittsburghLive.com 32. "A Kidney Removed and Home The Same Day" - BBC - December 7, 2009. Website: bbc.co.uk General Articles/News Stories: 1. "90 Year Old Woman Possibly Singapore's Longest And Oldest Surviving Kidney Donor" - Channel News Asia - November 14, 2009. Website: www.channelnewsasia.com
3. "Father Donates Liver Lobe, And Later A Kidney To Son" - Jerusalem Post - December 1, 2009. Website: www.JPost.com 5. "Woman Donates Kidney To Her Ex-Mother-In-Law" - The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - September 29, 2009. Website: www.jgsentinel.com 6. "One in Ten Million Boy Receives Liver Transplant and Kidney From Mother - Telegraph, UK - May 29, 2009 . Website: www.telegraph.co.uk 7. "Son Gives Kidney To His Father So He Can Receive One" - Kentucky.com - August 26, 2009. Website: www.kentucky.com 8. "Kidney Exchange Builds Chain of Life" - The Salt Lake Tribune, August 10, 2009. Website: www.sltrib.com 9. "Spouses Can Make Good Organ Donors" - ABC TV News, August 7, 2009. Website: abcnews.go.com 10. "Claypool (Indiana) 22 Year Old Gives His Brother A Kidney" - Times-Union, May 30, 2009. Website: www.timesuniononline.com 11. "Father Gives Daughter A Part Of Himself" – His Kidney" - KicksInfo, May 27, 2009. Website: www.kicksinfo.com
surgery, kidney transplant surgeon, Montefiore Medical Center. Originally this was an article that appeared in The Jewish Press, February 8, 2006. Website: www.ourjerusalem.com 13. "Hooked Up and Waiting for My Angel" - Written by someone in need of a kidney. - The Jewish Press, November 1, 2006. Website: www.jewishpress.com 15. "Flesh Trade" - New York Times, July 9, 2006 Website: www.nytimes.com
17. "It's A Go - Soldier Can Donate Kidney To Mom" - MSNBC - June 8, 2007. Website: www.msnbc.com 18. "Anchorman Donates A Kidney" - ABC-TV - Website: www.youtube.com 19. "Women Gets Ring - and Kidney - from Fiance" - New York Daily News - Website: www.nydailynews.com 20. "Husband Gives Ailing Wife a Kidney" - New York Daily News. Website: www.nydailynews.com 21. "NYC Performs Chain of Transplant Operations" - 1010 WINS - August 31, 2007 - Website: 1010WINS.com 22. "Ground Zero Worker In Rare Kidney Swap Set To Exit Hospital" - New York Daily News - September 2, 2007. Website: www.nydailynews.com 23. "Kidney At 70, She Wins 8-Year Fight To Donate Organ To Brother" - New York Daily News - February 14, 2003 - Website:www.nydailynews.com 24. "Fiance Kidney Donor: Of Course We Were A Match" - CNN - February 16, 2009. Website: www.cnn.com 25. "Pioneering Kidney Transplant Donor Dies at 88" - ABC News - January 24, 2009. Website: abcnews.com 26. "17 Years After Divorce, A Kidney Reunited Them" - MSNBC - March 25, 2009. Website: www.msnbc.com 27. "Kidney Donor Gives Friend New Life" - Clayton Pioneer - April 20, 2009 Website: www.claytonpioneer.com 28. "Gift of Life: Friend Gives A Kidney" - Sahuaritasun - April 19, 2009. Website: www.sahuaritasun.com 29. "Kidney Donor, Recipient 'Doing Well' After Surgery" - Daily Press, June 3, 2009. Website: www.dailypress.net ARTICLES & VIDEO
Website: www.kstp.com 2. "Son Donates a Kidney To Mom - Fox, WZTV - May 5, 2009 - WZTV (Fox, Nashville). Website: www.wztv.com 1 . "Gift of Life" Living Kidney Donation - University of California San Francisco Medical Center. Website: www.ucsfhealth.org.
donated a kidney to a co-worker. Chaya is on this TV program. Website: abclocal.go.com 3. "Anchorman Donates a Kidney" - About Phillip Palmer's kidney donation - ABC-TV, Good Morning America program. Website: www.youtube.com 4. "Transplant Chain Brings New Life" - ABC-TV News - October 20, 2008. Website: abcnews.go.com 5. "Kidney Swappers Meet Via Web Cam" - ABC TV News. October 16, 2008 - Website: abcnews.go.com 6. "Kidney Donor Swap - "Pay it Forward" - CBS TV News. Website: www.cbstvnews.com 7. "Kidney Donor Offers Friend A Gift Of Life" - Miami Herald - AP Video. Website: - www.miamherald.com 8. "Hemodialysis - "A Life Saver for Kidney Disease" - Healthline. Website: healthline.healthology.com 9. "Man has Fiancee's Kidney" - CNN - November 24, 2008 - Website: www.cnn.com 11."Kidney Donation Reunites Couple" - MSNBC - March 25, 2009. Website: www.msnbc.com |
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| Great, 3 part multimedia series, from the Star Ledger, New Jersey "Kidney Donation 'Chain of Life' : A Gift of Hope Unfolds" - plus their great video - "Chain of Life - Kidney Transplant Chain Helps Six Patients" For articles and video. Click here: (The video is also on this website - on the bottom of the Websites-Kidney Donors page.). |
He was a special person. He had fought hard in the Knesset to try to create incentives in Israel to encourage more living kidney donation there. |