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Find A Kidney Blog

In the Find A Kidney Blog, you’ll find both education and inspiration in your search for a living kidney donor, including tips from experts who have conducted a successful search and personal stories from people who have been in your situation and were able to find a living donor for a kidney transplant.


My Child’s Kidney Transplant Story: Hadley Frusciante

Lindsay Frusciante

Hadley’s journey to transplant started pretty much at birth. Because she was born with a skin tag on her ear, the pediatricians recommended having an ultrasound of her kidneys to assess any potential complications. Sure enough, the scan showed Hadley’s kidneys were enlarged, so she was referred to a nephrologist. Over the next several months, […]








My Kidney Transplant Story: Mark McIntosh 

Mark McIntosh

In April 2023, I was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that destroys your vital organs. It went after my kidneys.   Once I realized I needed a kidney transplant, I started to get educated about how that works. I found out that 80% of kidney transplants are from deceased donors, but you really […]