Kidney Foundation of Western New York

This week’s theme for Kidney Transplant Thursdays is "It Only Takes One." For someone in need of a kidney transplant, it only takes one person to change their life. You can be that one person that helps educate someone about living kidney transplants.

The Kidney Connection is a helpful resource for WNYers awaiting a kidney transplant. Those searching for a living donor can post their stories and potentially connect with generous members of our community. https://kidneyconnection.org/

The generosity of living donors helped reach people in need of kidney transplants across several states.

Amazing news from ECMC!

Thanks to Sweet Buffalo for this story! Sharing the need can help inspire more living kidney donors.

Look for the Donate Life float in today’s Rose Parade.

There's still time to join in our year-end fundraiser! Thanks to everyone who has generously supported the Kidney Foundation of WNY in 2021

Living kidney donor Mark Scotch won Triumph of the Year in USA Today's Best of Humankind Awards. After saving a life through his own donation, Mark cycled more than 1,500 miles (including stops in Western New York) to raise awareness of the need for organ donors. Congratulations Mark! https://www.usatoday.com//mark-scotch-wins-tri/6405320001/

ECMC's Transplant Program is connecting potential living kidney donors and transplant recipients through social media. Check out their groups on Facebook!

There's still time to make a year-end gift to support our work with kidney patients and kidney health in our community!

Kidney transplant recipients will now be eligible for extended coverage of immunosuppressive medication! This will save lives! The American Society of Transplantation has information on the legislation and the many years of advocacy leading to it. https://www.myast.org//p/immuno-bill-passes-after-20-years

Here's a new quick cooking video from Chef John Vito of Cooking for your Kidneys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD0i30e1NUk

Merry Christmas from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York! Best wishes for health, healing and happiness.

Amazing news: The bill to extend coverage of immunosuppressive medication for kidney transplant recipients has now passed in both the House and Senate! https://www.asn-online.org//ASN_PR_20201222_Congress_passe

Kidney Disease Health Decisions and Support Feedback Needed. Researchers are seeking Black adults on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant in the past three years to take part in a community engagement studio on Tuesday. Please see the flyer for details.

Williamsville family holds blanket drive in honor of late husband and father

National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week is Oct 12-17. Thank you to the technicians who care for dialysis patients here in Western New York! #NDTRW20

"Having Your Donor Find YOU!" is a web-based program for those seeking a living kidney donor. A series of short videos feature tools and strategies for patients and families to use in reaching potential donors. The Kidney Foundation of WNY is excited to be partnering with the Living Kidney Donors Network to share this program with our community. To join for free, register at http://www.kfwny.havingyourdonorfindyou.org/

Darlene Morganti of Lakewood will receive a kidney transplant. She and her son Michael, a Jamestown Police Department detective, are participating in a paired exchange program. https://www.post-journal.com//local-residents-participate/

This year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot, especially for people with Chronic Kidney Disease. Vaccination will lower your chance of getting the flu and help lessen the impact on the medical system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov//publications-resourc/ckd-and-flu.html

Many patients battling multiple myeloma also suffer concerning complications, several of which can contribute to impaired kidney function. https://www.roswellpark.org//why-does-multiple-myeloma-cau