What is living donation?
Living donation is when a living person donates all or part of an organ for transplantation to another person. The living donor can be a relative, not related, or a complete stranger to the recipient.
The kidney is the most commonly given organ, but parts of the lung, liver and pancreas can also be transplanted.
Wisconsin became the first state to pass legislation to allow Wisconsin residents who are living donors to deduct up to $10,000 in expenses related to making a 'living donation'. The NKFW actively advocated for the passage of this legislation.
How do I become a living donor?
Each transplant center has different requirements for becoming a living donor. Click here for a list of the transplant centers in Wisconsin and contact the center of your choice.
How Can I Learn More?
Attend Our Free Programs and Get Your Questions Answered
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Living Kidney Donation may be the key to a healthy future for you, a friend or loved one. Experts from Wisconsin's transplant centers share the latest information and answer questions about living kidney donation and kidney transplantation.
Who Should Attend?
- Patients on dialysis
- Patients considering transplantation
- Patients on a transplant waiting list
- Family, friends, or anyone considering becoming a living donor
- Healthcare professionals
- Anyone who would like more information on living kidney donation and transplantation
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