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Kidney donation doesn’t shorten your life expectancy
—but it can dramatically extend someone else’s.

3 Surprising Facts About Kidney Donation

  • A Paired Exchange Can Multiply the Impact

    If you aren’t a direct match for Rolf, you can still help through a paired exchange program. This “kidney swap” allows your donation to go to someone else, while their donor’s kidney goes to Rolf.

  • You Can Live a Full Life With Just One Kidney

    Most people are surprised to learn that you only need one kidney to live a long, healthy, and active life. Donors go on to exercise, travel, and do everything they did before donation.

  • Donors Receive Priority if Their Family Needs a Kidney

    If a living donor’s family member ever needs a kidney transplant in the future, the donor is given priority on the transplant list.

Help Rolf Get a Kidney