March is National Kidney Month
In recognition of National Kidney Month, National Kidney Registry Founder and CEO Garet Hil highlights the life-changing impact of living kidney donation.
Why the National Kidney Registry:
Assistance, support and protections for living donors through Donor Shield
Resources to guide patients and their champions in their journey to Find A Kidney
The Kidney for Life initiative offers better donor-recipient matches
Donor Care Network transplant centers that meet rigorous standards
Resources to guide prospective donors in their journey to Choose Donation
Why Choose an NKR Center
NKR Member Centers agree to an extensive list of guidelines and commitments to provide the highest level of care, protection, and support to living donors and transplant recipients. As of 2026, there are 102 NKR Member Centers spanning 35 states and the District of Columbia.
Member Centers
60 Lives, 30 Kidneys, All Linked
Vouchers: Giving the Gift of Life
Voucher Program Paying it Forward
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