A Family Bond: The Gift of Life Through Living Kidney Donation
Linda Monich, living kidney donor, shares what her experience was like donating a kidney to her husband, Tim, at the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center.
Event Series: How to Find a Living Kidney Donor
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About the Series
The Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center is committed to providing every patient with quality care and exceptional support throughout their transplant journey.
As such, the living donor team is pleased to present a new virtual education series called “How to Find a Living Kidney Donor” — a monthly series alternating on the fourth Monday or Thursday of every month, which aims to equip kidney recipients and their loved ones with the necessary knowledge, support and tools to find a living donor.
At every virtual event, speakers will provide attendees with information about:
- Common myths and misconceptions of living kidney donation
- How to leverage social media and other community outreach forums throughout the living donor process
- How to find additional resources and learn from each other about living donation
Guide to Finding a Living Donor (PDF)
Guía de encontrar un donante vivo (PDF)
Schedule
All events are virtual. To accommodate dialysis schedules, events are held on the 4th Monday or 4th Thursday from 4-5 pm EST, alternating every month. During the holiday season in November and December, this program falls on the 3rd Monday or 3rd Thursday.
Recorded Event
In this recording of the monthly “How to Find a Living Kidney Donor” series, the Mass General Transplant Center living kidney donor team spoke about common misconceptions, advantages and frequently asked questions related to living kidney donation.
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Living Kidney Donor Program
Donating a kidney is an act of great kindness. Nearly half of the kidneys transplanted at Mass General are given by living donors.
FAQs About Kidney Living Donation
The Mass General Transplant Center living donor team answers common questions about becoming a living kidney donor.
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