Navigating kidney health can feel overwhelming, but having the right information makes all the difference. This page brings together trusted resources on transplant, dialysis, donation, and overall wellness, offering a clear path to reliable support. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking knowledge, these links are included to help you understand, connect, and move forward with confidence.
Life After Kidney Transplant ~ Facebook Group
Hey everyone! I wanted to start a group that is a positive page for sharing your kidney transplant experiences. This is a place to talk to people who are going through a similar life and your outcome so far.
Kidney Transplant Recipient Support Group ~ Facebook Group
UNMC Transplant Center ~ nebraskamed.com
Nebraska Medicine’s Kidney Transplant program is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and innovative transplant centers worldwide.
National Kidney Registry ~ kidneyregistry.com
The National Kidney Registry helps people facing kidney failure by facilitating paired kidney exchange and making living kidney donation safer and easier.
Find a Kidney ~ findakidney.com
Our mission is to save and improve the lives of people facing kidney failure by increasing the quality, speed and number of living donor transplants in the world while protecting all living kidney donors.
Kidney Search Foundation ~ kidneysearchfoundation.org
Receiving a kidney from a living donor provides the best possible outcome. However, finding that perfect match can be very challenging and overwhelming. Many people struggle with not knowing who to ask or how to ask others to be their living donor.
National Kidney Foundation ~ kidney.org
Become a Living Donor | How to Donate a Kidney ~ kidney.org
37 million people in the U.S. have kidney disease, but only 10% know it. NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you’ll ever hear about.
Living Donor Information ~ kidneysolutions.org
Kidney Solutions is facilitated by transplant professionals, recipients and living donors who desire to assist our members and their families.
American Kidney Fund ~ kidneyfund.org
1 in 7 Americans are living with kidney disease, but most don’t know it. The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is the only organization that takes a comprehensive approach to ending this devastating illness.
End the Wait Foundation ~ endthewait.net
End the Wait Foundation’s mission is to save 100,000 lives, and help millions more, by ending the life-or-death wait for those in need of a kidney transplant by inspiring people to become live donors.
Kidney Connection ~ kidneyconnection.org
Over 100,000 people are on the national kidney waiting list. The Kidney Connection’s goal is to connect local Kidney Donors with those In Need.
Donate Life America ~ donatelife.net
Donate Life America is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue available to save and heal lives through transplantation.
Eligibility Guidelines: Further assistance for donors ~ livingdonorassistance.org
Find out if you are eligible for assistance and start the application process.
10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease ~ kidney.org
Kidney disease affects more than 35 million Americans. 90% don’t know they have it. Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and how to get tested for early detection.
AAKP – American Association of Kidney Patients ~ aakp.org
As the oldest and largest, independent kidney patient organization in the U.S. – AAKP is dedicated to improving the lives and long-term outcomes of kidney patients through education, advocacy, patient engagement and the fostering of patient communities.
TransplantLyfe ~ transplantlyfe.com
TransplantLyfe is a safe, moderated patient community of transplant recipients, care partners and donors.
The Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation (APKD) ~ paireddonation.org
Transplant professional, We are driven by our mission to save lives by securing a living donor kidney transplant for every patient who needs one.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) ~ ajkd.org
First published in 1981, the American Journal of Kidney Diseases® is the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation. AJKD is recognized worldwide as a leading source of information devoted to clinical nephrology research and practice.
Kidney Care Partners ~ kidneycarepartners.org
Working together to improve the quality of care, choice, and access for individuals living with kidney disease.
Gift of Life Donor Program ~ donors1.org
Gift of Life Donor Program is the organ and tissue donor program serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Register to be an organ donor.
Wish Upon a Donor ~ paireddonation.org
A new way to bring hope, visibility, and connection to people waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant.
Kidneys for Kids ~ kidneysforkids.org
Kidneys for Kids is dedicated to saving children’s lives one kidney at a time. We focus on raising awareness about the importance of kidney donation, especially for pediatric patients.
Kidney Donor Shield ~ donorshield.com
Learn about the Donor Shield Program, which offers living donor support and protections to make the kidney donation process easier, safer and more convenient.