National Kidney Donation Organization
LATEST NEWS
NKDO Canada on CTV News
NKDO Canada on the news advocating for living kidney donation and improved kidney donation in Canada
The Organ Trail on the Today Show
Connected stories of lives saved by strangers’ generosity and the NKR voucher program
NKR-Sponsored Kidney Donors Complete 12 Marathons in 2023
NKR-sponsored kidney donor athletes Matt Cavanaugh and Hilary Baude will participate in 12 marathons throughout 2023 across the United States
LATEST NEWS
NKDO Canada on CTV News
NKDO Canada on the news advocating for living kidney donation and improved kidney donation in Canada
The Organ Trail on the Today Show
Connected stories of lives saved by strangers’ generosity and the NKR voucher program
NKR-Sponsored Kidney Donors Complete 12 Marathons in 2023
NKR-sponsored kidney donor athletes Matt Cavanaugh and Hilary Baude will participate in 12 marathons throughout 2023 across the United States
OUR MISSION
NKDO Canada aims to improve the experience and outcomes of living kidney donors and recipients across Canada.
- By sharing relevant resources around what to expect and understanding the process, prospective donors can gain information to support informed decision making while reinstilling hope for those in need of a kidney donation
- By encouraging donor and recipient support networks, complimented by our mentorship program, NKDO Canada aims to further encourage donations and improve outcomes.
people living with kidney failure, waiting for kidney transplants etc
50,000 Canadians
are living with end stage kidney disease
30,000 Canadians
are currently on dialysis
4,000 Canadians
are on waitlists in need of a kidney transplant
275 Canadians
a year die waiting for a kidney
Meet Our Professionals
Dr William
Founder & CEO
Dr James
Kidney Specialist
Dr Liza
Kidney Specialist
Dr Angelina
Founder & CEO
Be a Donor
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What Makes A Person Decide To Donate A Kidney?
Be a Recipients
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Benefits of Memberships
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