Australian Man Gives Kidney to Stranger, 10% of Income for Life
Hu Pennington donated his kidney to a stranger and pledged 10% of his income for life to help others. His single donation sparked a chain that gave seven people lifesaving transplants.
Kidney Donation — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about kidney donation, curated daily by BrightWire.
17 stories tagged with "Kidney Donation"
Jesse Eisenberg Donated His Kidney to a Total Stranger
Actor Jesse Eisenberg gave a kidney to someone he'll never meet and says he wishes he had more to give. His donation likely started a chain that helped multiple people get life-saving transplants.
Illinois Family Celebrates 185 Years and a Life-Saving Gift
A friend donated her kidney to her coworker of 40 years, and 100 people gathered to celebrate the successful transplant alongside their family's 185th anniversary in America. Two milestones, one beautiful reunion.
How 'Domino Chain' Donations Are Saving Kidney Patients
A chance conversation in a Louisiana bar led to two kidney transplants, thanks to an innovative "voucher" system that's revolutionizing organ donation. These domino chains are helping thousands of patients skip years on waitlists.
Firefighter Donates Kidney to Save Her Husband's Life
When Arizona firefighter Robert Coleman Jr. was diagnosed with stage five kidney failure, his wife and fellow firefighter Maddie Geer didn't hesitate. She volunteered her kidney and turned out to be a perfect match.
Connecticut Fire Captain Seeks Kidney to Return to Duty
A volunteer firefighter who once jumped into a river to save a stranger now needs the community's help to get back to the job he loves. Captain Donald "DJ" Pavasaris needs a kidney transplant to return to active firefighting.
Texas Firefighter's Final Mission: Find Wife a Kidney
Todd Brook, a Fort Worth firefighter battling terminal pancreatic cancer, is spending his final days on one last mission: finding a kidney donor for his wife Jennifer. Though too ill to speak, he's still saying yes to interviews to help her find a transplant.
Actor Belmont Cameli's Kidney Donation Saved 7 Lives
When "Off Campus" star Belmont Cameli couldn't donate a kidney to his sick friend, he found another way to help. His choice to donate to a stranger sparked a 14-person transplant chain that saved seven lives.
Sister Donates Kidney to Brother on His 49th Birthday
A New York woman gave her younger brother the ultimate birthday gift when she donated her kidney to him on February 2nd. The successful transplant has given Troy Rowe a second chance at life after being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.
Woman Donates Kidney to Fiancé, Now Expecting First Baby
After two years of setbacks searching for a kidney donor, Tatiana became the rare spousal match that saved her fiancé Mike's life. Now recovered and thriving, the couple just announced they're expecting their first child together.
Dad Donates Kidney to 13-Year-Old Stranger on Long Island
When 13-year-old Elias Manolis needed a kidney transplant, a complete stranger saw his story and decided to help. Now both families are neighbors and friends forever.
$4M Prize Targets Kidney Donor Barriers Across America
A new $4 million competition aims to solve the critical barriers keeping kidney donation rates flat for 20 years while thousands die waiting. The challenge seeks innovations to support living donors before, during, and after they save lives.