The kidney transplant waiting list is getting longer and people are waiting for a chance at a better life. In response, the National Kidney Foundation has developed “THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE.” This initiative features free, interactive workshops that educate and raise awareness about kidney donation and transplantation.
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This 2-hour workshop provides information on the basics of kidney disease, treatment options including dialysis and transplantation, and the transplant evaluation process. It features a panel of renal professionals, transplant recipients, and living donors.
This workshop provides education on living donor transplants, dispels myths, teaches participants how to tell their personal story, and the importance of engaging one’s social network in the search for a living kidney donor. It features a panel of renal professionals, living donor recipients, and living donors.
The Big Ask, The Big Give: Finding a Living Donor Workshop
For questions or additional information, contact Devon Hagerman at 800-482-1455 ext. 2370 or dhagerman@nkfm.org.
