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 4-hour 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
The Big Ask, The Big Give: Finding a Living Donor Workshop
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.
