Yes, I need a kidney and I want to educate people about living donation to help save others as well. A living donor's health and wellbeing are always paramount before they are considered for being a donor. Initial health history, confidentially taken on a phone call, may immediately rule some on ineligible. Then, testing would be done, again to ensure the health of the donor. This can be arranged
to be done locally for the donor's convenience. Did you know that the donor is never charged, or is their insurance billed, for any of this testing? Did you know that, at most advanced transplant centers, the donor's blood type does not have to match their recipient's? Go here to find out how this works:
https://www.kidneyregistry.org/for-donors/i-know-someone-who-needs-a-kidney/paired-donation/
Did you know that there may be financial assistance for the donor's travel, lodging, and lost wages? Go here to find out more:
https://www.donor-shield.org/donor-protections/
Some states, like NY, allow tax deductions for unreimbursed expenses and others have special arrangements for paid leave. It is also illegal for an employer to fire someone because of taking time off to be a donor.
