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Current wait times for a cadaveric kidney transplant
Transplants | Last Active: Jul 10, 2022 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
Ginger, I hope it is ok to ask how her son found a kidney donor. I am stage 5 Polycystic Kidney Disease and am open for new ways, new ideas to find a donor. It is a difficult process. I wish the best for her son and family. Thank you. Blessings, Barbara Bird
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@blbird33 I wish you the very best in finding a donor. If you have not already done so, you could read through our toolkits that give a bit of information about how to go about asking people and finding a living donor. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/tab/resource-35/#Finding
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Barbara, here is an older discussion about finding a donor: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ways-to-advertise/?pg=2#comment-675519
Don't hesitate to get listed at more than one transplant center. My husband did that, and his new kidney came from the second location! Other ideas include talking to your family and friends, letting them know you are searching for someone to "share your spare" for a living donation. Have them speak to their friends and acquaintances. Post on your social media. Wear a T-shirt that you make up, letting everyone who sees you, know you are on the hunt. Wear a button on your shirt with that information. Put a sign on your car.
I am also Stage 5, but am not eligible for transplant.
Ginger