Here's a collection of events in which people interested in kidney transplantation can participate. I'll give a short talk on kidney exchange in the May 7 event. There are also events tomorrow, April 23, and June 12, as well as ways to help particular transplant candidates who you know.
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Evolving National Perspectives
In Kidney
Transplant Symposium
Is Rewarding Living
Kidney Donors Medically Unethical?
Date:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
7AM PDT | 9AM CDT | 10AM EDT
This symposium is
approximately 3.5 hours
Noted speakers
include Oxford philosopher and ethicist J.R. Richards and Nobel Laureate Alvin Roth.
Currently it is illegal for the donor or donor’s family to receive
anything of value in exchange for an organ. The one policy that has
not been considered to increase the donor supply and which probably
has the most potential is to offer a reward or some other
compensation to the donor. The primary argument offered by those
opposed to rewarding the donor is that it is medically unethical?
The primary purpose of this
symposium is addressing this issue of whether rewarding the donor is
medically unethical.
In addition to the medical ethics
question, this symposium will have presentations by experts in the
field of transplantation on related questions including:
- The cost benefit
question;
- The risks and safety
of donation;
- Immediate options to
increase organ donation;
- The very recent
development of organ sharing;
- U.S. public attitudes
towards rewarding the donor;
- The experiences of a
living donor;
- The limits of
increasing the count of deceased donors.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
This virtual event is designed for surgeons, physicians, policy
analysts, and health care professionals dedicated to the treatment of
chronic kidney failure.
This symposium is sponsored by the University of Chicago Transplant Institute,
the National Kidney Donation Organization
(NKDO), and Waitlist Zero.
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Join the Transplant Village Trotters Team for the
NKFI Kidney
Walk in Chicago
Walk
for Kidneys is a family-friendly celebration of passion and progress.
This annual event is an incredible opportunity for supporters of the
NKFI to come together, show their spirit, and demonstrate their
determination to make a difference in the fight against kidney
disease. Join our Transplant Village Team, "The Transplant
Village Trotters," as we support the NKFI mission for this
festive two-mile walk. Proceeds support research, public
education, and patient services.
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Living Donor Meet-up in Chicago
Come join fellow living donors for a fun-filled day of
events in Chicago on April 23rd! This informal and laid back
event is a great opportunity to hang out with other living donors and
enjoy Chicago on what looks like will be a beautiful day. No
registration needed just show up and feel free to bring friends and
family!
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Are you or
somebody you love in need of a living kidney donor?
The Kidney Champion Program will help you
learn ways you can find your living kidney donor. The program is run
entirely by living kidney donors, transplant recipients, and caregivers
who want to share their experiences with you. During this program, you
will learn skills to effectively tell your story and lessen your fear
of asking for a living donor. You will learn specific strategies
on how you can use social media to share your story.
The
Kidney Champion Program was created through a 3-way partnership between
the Northwestern Medicine Organ Transplant Center,
Transplant Village, and the Living Kidney Donors Network. This
program was developed with you in mind. We want to help you be an
active part of your kidney transplant journey. We have found that when
people needing a kidney transplant put forth the effort and drive the
process, they can find a living kidney donor.
Feel free to invite your entire care team- whether you are in need of a
lifesaving transplant yourself or are trying to support someone in
need, this program offers education and strategies that your entire
care team can employ to help you on your journey!
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