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Give a Kidney

@giveakidney

Give a Kidney is a UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of non-directed kidney donation, the giving of a kidney to a stranger who needs one #shareyourspare

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Our buddy Stephanie says: "I am enjoying the feeling of supporting others on a journey I have been on myself, whilst recognising everyone's experience is very different.” To talk to a buddy like Stephanie this #VolunteersWeek visit donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Our buddy Stephanie says: "I am enjoying the feeling of supporting others on a journey I have been on myself, whilst recognising everyone's experience is very different.”
 
To talk to a buddy like Stephanie this #VolunteersWeek visit donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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Did you know it’s World Transplant Day? It takes place annually on the 6th June as we celebrate this day with the aim to think about people worldwide who live with a transplanted organ. But thats only thanks to all who agree to Organ Donation & to those who have agreed,thank you.

Did you know it’s World Transplant Day? It takes place annually on the 6th June as we celebrate this day with the aim to think about people worldwide who live with a transplanted organ. But thats only thanks to all who agree to Organ Donation & to those who have agreed,thank you.
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As we draw to the end of #volunteersweek2025 we want to shine a spotlight on Viv who gives of her free time to design our fantastic newsletter. She also donated a kidney to an anonymous recipient. Thank you for all you do, Viv 🙌🙌Find out more from Viv: youtu.be/xYzMzidDmHM?si…

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We are looking for #kidneytransplant recipients in the UK to complete a short study on symptom experience. Details below 👇🏻 thank you for considering #transplantation #kidneydisease #UKKW2025 #ukkw25 link: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_1T…

We are looking for #kidneytransplant recipients in the UK to complete a short study on symptom experience. Details below 👇🏻 thank you for considering #transplantation #kidneydisease  #UKKW2025 #ukkw25 link: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_1T…
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Wishing Georgia the best of luck this weekend as she takes on an ULTRA MARATHON! She'll be running 70 miles over just 26 hours to raise funds for our charity. Could you help her reach her fundraising target before the weekend? Donate here: givewheel.com/fundraising/67…

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What is recovery like after donating a kidney? 👇 Visit our website to discover more about what to expect after your kidney donation, from those first few days recovering to getting back to your everyday life. donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…

What is recovery like after donating a kidney? 👇 

Visit our website to discover more about what to expect after your kidney donation, from those first few days recovering to getting back to your everyday life.

donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…
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On Father’s Day we speak to Simon, a father, who's daughter very nearly needed a transplant but he decided that he would help those still in need and donated a kidney to a stranger!

On Father’s Day we speak to Simon, a father, who's daughter very nearly needed a transplant but he decided that he would help those still in need and donated a kidney to a stranger!
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Have you been thinking about donating your kidney? Xav, a living kidney donor, shares some of his own tips around preparing for kidney donation ⬇️ #kidneydonation #KidneyDisease #kidneydonor

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Today we are celebrating all those individuals who have made the choice to donate a kidney to a stranger and make a huge impact on another person's life. We also thank those who support us by sharing their stories. #smallcharityweek2025 Small Charity Week

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Read how 69-year-old Paul is back to doing Yoga and Pilates three times a week shortly after donating his kidney to a stranger.

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Marsha lost three stone in weight in order to donate a kidney to a stranger, and describes it as “a truly amazing experience”. Read her story ⬇️#kidneydonation giveakidney.org/2024/personal-…

Marsha lost three stone in weight in order to donate a kidney to a stranger, and describes it as “a truly amazing experience”. Read her story ⬇️#kidneydonation

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"Here was a chance to do something kind without having to wait for someone I know to need my support." Alastair first learnt about kidney donation on a podcast and immediately knew it was something he wanted to do himself. Read more: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/alasta…

"Here was a chance to do something kind without having to wait for someone I know to need my support."

Alastair first learnt about kidney donation on a podcast and immediately knew it was something he wanted to do himself.

Read more: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/alasta…
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Did you know that some people are born with just one kidney! We only need one to lead a healthy life so would you consider 'sharing your spare' with someone who needs it more. A living kidney donation is the best current treatment option for most people who need a transplant.

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Anne donated one of her kidneys through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme so that her brother could receive a kidney transplant. "Since the surgery I don’t feel any different, I live my life exactly the same way I did before I donated." Read more: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/annes-…

Anne donated one of her kidneys through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme so that her brother could receive a kidney transplant.

"Since the surgery I don’t feel any different, I live my life exactly the same way I did before I donated."

Read more: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/annes-…
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More than 1,100 people have now donated a kidney to someone they didn't know since the law was changed to allow this. Visit Make Your Mark & our website giveakidney.org where non-directed donors share their stories about the process of donating to a stranger.

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Are you already a blood donor? Juliette, a Research Manager in London, says that donating a kidney to a stranger seemed the natural progression for her after being a blood donor for a long period of time. Read her story here: giveakidney.org/2023/personal-…

Are you already a blood donor? Juliette, a Research Manager in London, says that donating a kidney to a stranger seemed the natural progression for her after being a blood donor for a long period of time.

Read her story here: giveakidney.org/2023/personal-…
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After 15 years in its current guise our website's had a makeover. The refreshed site is designed to offer an better UX & provides quick & easy access to information for anyone wanting to learn more about living kidney donation. Thanks to Designworks who brought our ideas to life.

After 15 years in its current guise our website's had a makeover. The refreshed site is designed to offer an better UX & provides quick & easy access to information for anyone wanting to learn more about living kidney donation. Thanks to Designworks who brought our ideas to life.