Every day, people like Andrew wait for a kidney transplant to keep living. Over 90,000 people in the United States are on the kidney transplant list, and the average wait for a deceased donor kidney is 3–5 years. For many, that wait is too long.
Living kidney donation can change that. A kidney from a living donor:
- Works better and lasts longer than kidneys from deceased donors.
- Allows surgery to happen sooner, reducing time on dialysis and related health complications.
- Gives the recipient a better chance at a full, active life.
You don’t need to be a direct match to help Andrew. Through paired kidney exchange programs, your willingness to donate can help Andrew receive a kidney while helping another patient as well.
Most people can live healthy lives with one kidney. The transplant team will evaluate donors carefully to ensure they are healthy enough to donate safely, and all donation-related medical expenses are covered by the recipient’s insurance.
By considering living donation, you give Andrew the chance to keep living the life he fights for every day.
A Kidney for Andrew 
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