I actually did get called once but there was another match and they ended up using them instead. So even if you get called it's not a guarantee you'll be asked to give, and for most people it's a one day ordeal, which they cover you are not responsible for the medical bells. Well worth it, and completely free to sign up!

I donated altruistically and my SO calls it my “organ fast pass” or “kidney golden ticket” when he explains it to people.

we need a take an organ leave an organ jar

I donated in a chain 7 years ago through the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation (Toledo, OH). From what I know, I was a link in a chain 4 donations across the country all within a day or two. A relative of the person that received my kidney was in the system waiting to serve as a link on another chain, too.

If anyone is interested in the donor experience with APD, I’m happy to chat.

https://paireddonation.org/

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...as the carmaker faces increased criticism for EV hesitancy

I really don't understand why so many people go to this sub just to go "yeah but..."

So so true. Thanks for saying that agreed 100%

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Thanks. It's rough watching n being helpless.

My mother did an altruistic donation late last year. She ended up having to go through two different organizations as the first organization was basically in shambles after covid. It was a lot of rigorous blood tests and endurance tests over the span of a few months. She is 63 and we were told that her recipient is a woman of similar age with polycystic kidney disease. Thanks to her donation I am now on a list where, if I ever need a kidney donation, I will be a higher priority organ recipient.

Thank you. My husband was an organ transplant recipient. We appreciate you.

I'm sorry about your aunt. Sending healing and good vibes

Yes! Not a kidney, but I received a bone marrow transplant from a complete stranger. I wouldn’t be here today without him. That’s all I know is his gender.

Oil company report or actual scientists?

Thank you for sharing this! I had no idea.

Thanks! Never would have guessed child birth could leave you needing a new kidney…but here we are

Good luck to you guys!

Or starting off with a paperclip and ending up with a house?

This is interesting. I work in the dialysis field and know of the transplant exchange system, But never stopped to think that this makes sense vs finding 2 donatees that will just be swapped out with each other. I mean, that would just be a longer process/wait time that would not be very practical at all.

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Wow! That’s amazing and beautiful to know this happened. I work with dialysis patients and when my patients get a transplant I am so happy for them. I tell them it’s their second birthday. Without dialysis, they wouldn’t be alive. It is their lifeline. It’s amazing that the US government covers this life sustaining treatment. Now, why can’t this be a thing for other chronic diseases?

Your single anecdote that reusable bags only last a dozen uses is total bullshit, and their use actual decreases the demand and usage of single use plastic bags. Are you too cheap to buy a good one?

Also, there are many reusable shopping bag options that aren't made of plastic.

I think you’re taking a joke a little too seriously

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