Check out our new Connect Page on Living Donation

Posted by Kristen Quick, Marketing Specialist @kequick, Oct 18, 2016

Hi everyone, I’m Kristen, a marketing specialist here at Mayo. It’s an honor to follow this discussion group and hear about everyone’s journey to transplantation. I’m often blown away by the strength, wisdom and support that’s shared in here. Thank you for being part of this community!

I wanted to let you know that on Friday we launched a new Connect page that may interest you. The topic of the page is living donation, and it’s geared toward patients seeking a living kidney or liver donor, as well as prospective donors. Some features of the page include a blog, recipient toolkit, donor toolkit, FAQs about living donation, overview of the living donor care team, resources, events and more. Many patients are afraid to ask loved ones or acquaintances to be a living donor. This page will help educate and prepare patients to navigate the entire process of finding a living donor.

We’d love for you to explore the page and let us know what you think. Feel free to leave a comment or send me a direct message sharing what you like, and also what you think we missed. If you find the information helpful, would you consider sharing it with others in your network?

Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!

Visit the Transplant Page on Connect.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Oct 19, 2016

@kequick - Hi Kristen, I have just now had the opportunity to view this new Connect Page on Living Donation!

I am amazed at the vast amount of accurate and useful information that is presented. And it is so user friendly! I encourage anyone who reads my reply to give it a look. You will find useful information for the patient, for a potential donor, and for any interested person who would like to know more about this life giving opportunity.

I have already received my liver/kidney transplant in 2009 from my heroic deceased donor. I am alive, healthy, and I continue to enjoy my 'new' life to the fullest. I remain forever thankful. Organ Donation is Life!

Rosemary

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 19, 2016

This is a message I don't want anyone in the Transplant group to miss. So I'm tagging @coastalgirl @wmoser2613 @wkary @powderpuf @dglass4040 @swordfish @mollyb1968 @scottb32 @v1crew @peakbagger @bsox1901 @hlweber1 @hardaway3 @sophiadelgado @bszychow @pulmonarydoc @lindami @boxermomma @muskiemama

Check out the new Transplant Page https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/

Pages are a new feature on Mayo Clinic Connect. They include a Newsfeed of blog posts written by Mayo Clinic specialists, writing about the topics you care about. You'll also find a toolkit for transplant recipients and for living donors that you can share with friends and family, and potential donors.

Pop on over and let us know what you think.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 19, 2016

Check out the new Transplant Page https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/

Pop on over and let us know what you think.

Michaelb | @bsox1901 | Oct 19, 2016

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Thank you for sharing this

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 19, 2016

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hey Michael,
Glad to see you back on Connect. It's been a while. How are you doing?

coastalgirl | @coastalgirl | Oct 19, 2016

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Thank you, Colleen. I am now following. Already found useful information regarding raw honey!!
Mayo just keeps on bringing it!!

Kristen Quick, Marketing Specialist | @kequick | Oct 20, 2016

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Thanks for the feedback @coastalgirl! Let me know if there are other topics you'd like to see featured on the blog.

Michaelb | @bsox1901 | Oct 20, 2016

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Thank you Colleen. I had some surgery a few months ago. Gallbladder removal and two hernia repairs. All healed now feeling way better. Hope your doing well Colleen

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 20, 2016

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That explains the absence. Thrilled to here that you've recovered and are feeling well. All is good here. Lots of new members and new discussions. I look forward to your being active in the community again.