As someone waiting for a kidney transplant, I’ve seen firsthand how this journey doesn’t just affect me—it impacts my entire family. When illness takes hold, it brings stress, uncertainty, and hardship to the people we love most. That’s why living donation is such a powerful gift. It wouldn’t only change my life; it would help keep my family together, easing their worry and lifting a huge weight off their shoulders.
For me, the ultimate benefit would be the gift of life—the chance to be healthy again and share more time with those I love. But living donors also receive something incredibly meaningful in return: the knowledge that they’ve changed someone’s life forever. Many donors describe a deep sense of purpose, connection, and fulfillment that stays with them long after surgery. It’s truly a gift that transforms two lives at once.
If you’re curious about what it’s like to become a living donor, there’s support available every step of the way. By filling out the short contact form on my GiftWorks’ website (https://giftworksuuh.com/johng), you’ll be connected with a Living Donor Navigator. This is someone who has personally donated a kidney before and can answer questions, offer reassurance, and serve as a true confidant.
Living donation is about more than one person—it’s about preserving families, easing hardship, and spreading hope. If you’re moved to learn more, please take that first step today.