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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bob is fortunate to have a highly qualified medical help and support team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Health (UUH). He wants potential partial liver donors to know they will be in exceptional hands. UUH has shared the following as a pre-qualification list for a partial liver donation from a donor.:
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There are a few other, less effective treatments available to Bob currently. With a high likelihood of disease progression, Bob’s best path forward is a transplant from a living partial liver donor. This option will not only improve his quality of life but extend it. Patients are eligible for deceased liver donations when they are on the UNOS transplant waitlist. However, their MELD (model for end-stage liver disease) score determines their spot on the waitlist. Due to the nature of Bob’s liver disease, his current MELD score is not high enough for him to receive a liver from a deceased donor.
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Since June 2022, Bob has undergone two interventional radioembolizations and many drip immunotherapy treatments, which killed 90% of the cancer and temporarily improved liver function. However, his stimulated immune system caused multiple adverse events, resulting in acute kidney injury and anemia. These conditions prevent him from continuing liver cancer treatment, potentially leading to cancer growth and metastasis.
In May 2022, Bob was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer when MRI scans revealed a large tumor in the left lobe and multiple smaller ones in the right lobe. He contracted Hepatitis C at age 23 from a blood transfusion during surgery after a cycling accident, and was born with Hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that can cause severe liver disease. Bob was successfully treated for hepatitis C in 2015, but a lifetime of chronic liver disease led to his cancer.
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We believe organ recipients and their living donors should feel equally supported, empowered, and part of an amazing exchange that is both lifesaving and beautiful.
