My Kidney Donation Story: Jason Elmore
In mid-2019, my mother-in-law told us she would need a kidney transplant. She had known she would need a kidney since giving birth to her son 37 years ago, but she kept it to herself for a long time.
Considering Kidney Donation?
Removing Barriers to Donation by Protecting & Supporting Living Donors
The National Kidney Registry offers the most comprehensive supports and protections for living kidney donors in the United States.
Learn more about Donor Shield
By donating through the National Kidney Registry, you will be eligible for:
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Lost Wage Reimbursement
up to $2,000 per week for up to 12 weeks
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Travel & Dependent Care
up to $6,000 for travel & dependent care costs
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Kidney Prioritization
in the unlikely event you ever need a kidney
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Voucher Donation
donate now, protect your family in the future
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Remote Donation
avoid air travel for donor evaluation & surgery
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Donor Connect
speak with a living kidney donor
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Best Match
maximize the impact of your donation
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Legal Support
fighting termination & discrimination
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Complication Protection
reimbursement for complications costs
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Reduce Wasted Time
streamlined donation process
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Home Blood Draws
eliminate trips to the transplant center
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Help Other Donors
give feedback to improve the process