Improving Living Kidney Donation & Transplantation
The National Kidney Registry is dedicated to increasing living kidney donation, ensuring better donor-recipient matches, and providing comprehensive support and protections for living donors.
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Engaging in Endurance Sports After Kidney Donation: What You Need to Know
If you are a high-level or endurance athlete who is considering kidney donation, you may be wondering if you can still participate in endurance sports like marathons, long-distance cycling, or triathlons.
Continue ReadingKidney Donor Stories
My Kidney Donation Story: Rev. Jonathan Trees
I first heard about kidney donation when our church, Grace Church of the Nazarene, was approached by REACH Kidney Care. One of our congregation members had been diagnosed with Wegener’s disease and needed a kidney transplant.
Continue ReadingWhy Choose an NKR Center
NKR Member Centers agree to an extensive list of guidelines and commitments to provide the highest level of care, protection, and support to living donors and transplant recipients. As of 2024, there are 102 NKR Member Centers spanning 35 states and the District of Columbia.
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60 Lives, 30 Kidneys, All Linked
Vouchers: Giving the Gift of Life
Voucher Program Paying it Forward
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