ADVOCATE RESOURCES
Thank you for being an advocate! Your time, effort, and energy mean more to the patient you are supporting than you may ever know. You can make a huge difference. We’ve provided several resources (shared on this page) to assist you in helping your patient find a living kidney donor. Thank you for your kindness and unwavering advocacy!
STEP ONE
Start Your Advocate Journey Here
Please take the time to watch each of the videos below. If you prefer reading, you can download and save the transcripts, which provide valuable insights into your role as a kidney patient advocate. They cover how to support your patient, share their story with as many people as possible, and effectively use the tools available on this page.
The Role of a GiftWorks’ Advocate (DOWNLOAD VIDEO TRANSCRIPT)
Using This Resource Page
Ideas for Advocates to Help Share the Patient’s Story
(DOWNLOAD VIDEO TRANSCRIPT)
STEP TWO
Send Messages to Help Find a Kidney Donor
As an advocate, your support can make a world of difference. To make the process easy, we’ve provided example text messages, emails, and social media scripts that you can customize and share with your network. These templates are designed to help you spread the word, raise awareness, and encourage potential donors to step forward. Watch our video first, then click the links below to download the scripts in Microsoft Word. You’ll then be able to edit and share (we encourage you to share with both your personal and professional networks – as appropriate)
STEP THREE
Share Posts From the Advocate Resource Page to Social Media
Sharing posts from the Advocate Resource Page to social media is a powerful way to amplify the search for a living kidney donor. By leveraging your social networks, you can expand awareness far beyond your immediate circle, reaching people who may feel inspired to step forward and help.
We’ve created a short video that walks you through how to share posts directly from this page to platforms such as Facebook. In just a few clicks, you’ll be able to share pre-made social media posts that explain the need for a donor and provide next steps for those interested in helping.
Share To Help
Conversations with Living Donors
Curious about living donation? Join one GiftWorks’ “Conversations with Living Donors” sessions on ZOOM. During these sessions, you will connect with living donors and others considering donation.
The Power of Giving
Imagine the potential to address this growing epidemic in America through the power of education, awareness, and the incredible generosity of living donors. Together, we can change lives and give hope to those who need it most.
You Can Live A Healthy Life with Just One Kidney
Did you know that people can live healthy, full lives with just one kidney? When someone donates a kidney, their remaining kidney grows and adapts, taking on the workload to maintain full function for the body. This remarkable ability to adjust makes living kidney donation a safe and lifesaving option for many. By donating a kidney, individuals have the opportunity to give the ultimate gift—a second chance at life—to a family member, friend, colleague, or even a stranger.
Kidneys from Living Donors Last Longer
There are many reasons why receiving a kidney from a living donor is considered the best option for patients in need of a transplant. One key advantage is the shorter waiting time—patients can receive their transplant much sooner compared to waiting on the deceased donor list, which can take years.
You Can Make a Difference
For thousands of people, making a difference takes on even greater meaning through their support of organ transplantation. By signing up as a deceased organ donor or making the courageous decision to become a living kidney donor, you have the power to give a gift unlike any other: the gift of life.
6,000 People Become Living Donors Each Year
In the United States, more than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney. For many kidney patients, this means facing a wait of five years or more in some states. During this time, patients often experience declining health, which can lead to additional complications. Tragically, this wait also takes away precious moments they could spend with family, excel in their careers, and enjoy the activities that bring them joy.
Living Donor & Recipient Resources
Living Donor Process and Timelines
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Living Donor Protections
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Living Donor Information for Kidney Recipients
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