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Any double donors out there: liver and kidney?

Transplants | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (55)
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@mauraacro

I'm self employed & there are no provisions for that so it was unpaid. I had 1 client fire me because they, "don't believe in organ donation" so I was better off without them on my roster!
The recipient paid for my airfare & hotel while I was in MN. They bought groceries for my stay & generously spoiled me. We are still in contact & I've traveled to 2 of her daughter's weddings.
My extended family brought meals over when I got back home & helped with grocery shopping & cleaning.

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lwilkey | @lwilkey | Mar 9, 2021

WOW! Yes, you are way better off without that client, for sure. Are you all aware of the National Living Donor Assistance Center?? All you have to do is apply (pretty simple process) and they will provide up to $6000 for any and all ancillary expenses (accommodations, food, transportation, etc) of the donor. This money is available for up to two years, so it can even be used for follow-up appointments after the surgery. I am so grateful for them, as my out-of-pocket expenses would likely have made it very hard for me to be a living donor, but thanks to the NLDAC, I was able to donate once and am coming up on my second donation!

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