Why Donate a Kidney Through the NKR?

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If you are considering donating a kidney, the National Kidney Registry’s donation program makes the process easier, safer, and more convenient. The NKR offers the following advantages for living kidney donors:

Before Donation

  • Easy registration process: Register as a donor and complete a medical questionnaire online.
  • Home blood draws for medical screening: Eliminate unnecessary trips to the transplant center.
  • Donor Mentors: Speak with a living kidney donor about the process.
  • Choice of transplant center: Select from over 100 NKR Member Centers in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Lost wage reimbursement: Up to $2,000 per week for up to 12 weeks.
  • Donor expense reimbursement: Up to $6,000 for the cost of travel, accommodations, dependent care, and pet care.

Donation

  • High-quality transplant centers: All NKR Member Centers adhere to strict standards for the best donor care.
  • Remote donation: Donate and recover at a transplant center close to home.
  • Convenient scheduling: You choose when to donate.
  • Standard Voucher Program: You can donate to an intended recipient even if you are not a match for them.
  • Family Voucher Program: If you want to donate to a stranger, you can ensure a family member can obtain a living donor transplant if they ever need one.
  • Better matches: The NKR has the largest pool of donors in the U.S. and uses the latest matching technology.

After Donation

  • Complication protection: Costs for any donation-related complications are fully covered.
  • Kidney prioritization: Donors are prioritized for a living kidney transplant if they ever need one.
  • Legal support: Provided at no charge to donors who face donation-related termination or discrimination.

For more information on donor support and protections, visit https://www.donorshield.com/kidney-donors.

To get started with the donation process, register now.