It is extremely likely that someone you know needs a new kidney, and that means someone in your life needs you to donate one.
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Colorado Springs altruistic kidney donor helps save a life
Cody Maynard, 21, donated a kidney to someone he never wanted to meet, saving the life of an 18-month-old stranger. In doing so, he joined the growing ranks of anonymous organ donors—altruistic people who give one of their two kidneys to strangers, without even the prospect of a “thank you” from the recipient.
Why I gave my kidney to a stranger
Most living donors give a kidney to someone they know, like a relative or a friend. But there are also non-directed living kidney donors, other wise known as altruistic donors or good samaritans. Watch this video to see the story of one such donor, Dylan Matthews.
What Makes a Person Decide to Donate His Kidney to a Stranger?
It was an ordinary day for a retired businessman until he listened to a podcast and found that the subject resonated with him well beyond anything he could have imagined. The ramification of Ned’s decision to make an altruistic donation were far reaching and led to personal connections that Ned never could have foreseen.
These six people donated their kidneys to complete strangers and saved 140 lives in the process—Here is why
Hundreds of Americans are volunteering to donate kidneys to complete strangers, saving the lives of people who desperately need transplants. INSIDER asked six kidney donors why they did it.
Reward organ donors, and thousands of lives will be saved
Howard Broadman’s grandson Quinn was born with serious kidney problems. Broadman would gladly donate a kidney to save his grandson’s life, but Quinn is still too young for a transplant—and by the time he’s ready, his grandfather will be too old. So Broadman offered to donate a kidney to a patient who needs one now, …
Kidney Vouchers Could Eliminate Need For Lengthy Waiting Lists
There are more than 80,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant in the U.S. Now, there’s an innovative new approach to help meet that demand. As CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez explained, living donors can get a kidney voucher for a loved one to use in the future.
Grandfather donates kidney, sparks idea for kidney voucher program
Howard Broadman wanted to do something to help his 4-year-old grandson, Quinn Gerlach, who was born with only one kidney that wasn’t fully-functioning. Gerlach is too young for a kidney transplant, but at age 64, Broadman knew his window of opportunity was closing. The solution he came up with would inspire a new program being adopted …
Voucher program may reduce organ transplant waitlist, save lives
An emerging voucher program that allows relatives to preemptively donate their kidneys to a potential loved one in need is slated to roll out in at least 10 U.S. hospitals.
A Kidney Is Always Pink! Dr. Jeffrey Veale On The Young Turks
Ana Kasparian interviews Dr. Jeffrey Veale, the surgeon that handled her mom’s kidney transplant. Dr. Veale discusses a powerful message that UCLA’s kidney transplantation exchange program demonstrates daily. They discuss how this program brings people from different backgrounds together regardless of the color of their skins.