Find A Kidney For Kimani: The Sequel

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

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08/05/2025

35 years ago today, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. AAPD co-founder and disability rights activist Justin Dart was by his side on the White House lawn as President Bush declared, "Let the shameful wall of exclusion come tumbling down."

35 years later, the shameful wall of exclusion still exists, and is being built higher by policies and executive orders that force disabled people into institutions, take away our healthcare, and protect employers who discriminate against us.

The current attack on disability rights makes celebrating the ADA today...complicated. But celebrating the ADA's passage reminds us that the dedication and persistence of disabled Americans have changed this country time and again. Disability advocacy is powerful. Our community is powerful. And in this moment, our power is needed more than ever.

We are so grateful for the ADA and the advocates who fought for it. We will honor and continue their legacy by ensuring the ADA is the floor, not the ceiling, of disability inclusion and civil rights.

In the words of legendary disabled advocate Anita Cameron, "Civil rights aren't given. You have to fight to get them, and then fight to keep them."

We'll be fighting alongside you for the next 35 years and beyond, ❤️ Happy !

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08/05/2025

Always a good reminder!

07/13/2025

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07/10/2025

Kimani's Monthy PSA:

Often, I'm asked about the difference between a living and deceased donor kidney transplant. To me, the biggest difference is TIME lived. And while I would be appreciative for a deceased donor, I'm actively looking for a Living donor. Here's why:

The benefits of a Living Kidney Donor Transplant for patients with kidney failure include:

1. Patient survival is better than remaining on dialysis or receiving a deceased donor kidney transplant.
2. Transplant can happen faster than waiting for a deceased donor kidney.
3. Transplant function is better and lasts longer than a deceased donor kidney.

Living Donor: (17-20 year organ lifespan)
Deceased Donor (7-10 year organ lifespan)

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The other question I get is about the donation process itself. Potential kidney donors undergo an extensive medical evaluation and counseling process to ensure kidney donation is appropriate for them. This is all done with ZERO expense to the donor or their medical insurace.

If you're considering donating or would like to know more about the kidney donation process, please visit these resources:

1. American Society of Transplantation Living Donor Toolkit - https://www.livingdonortoolkit.com

2. National Kidney Foundation - https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/becoming-living-donor

3. United Network for Organ Sharing - https://unos.org/transplant/living-donation/

For more information on living kidney donor transplant at Johns Hopkins (where I'm associated), scan the QR code below or visit:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/transplant/programs/kidney/living-donors

04/03/2025

It's National Donate Life Month!

Every day, thousands of people wait for a second chance at life. (Psst, I'm one of them.) You have the power to save lives by registering as an organ donor. One donor can save up to 8 lives and improve the lives of 75 more!

Signing up is quick, easy, and can make a world of difference. Be a hero—register today! 💙💚

Each April, Donate Life America (DLA) leads National Donate Life Month (NDLM), an observance focusing national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor, honoring deceased and....