Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation

Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation Visit our website at https://paireddonation.org Paired Kidney Donation

Sometimes love isn’t enough to make you compatible.But it’s enough to say yes.Kathy needed a kidney. Her donor wasn’t a ...
02/25/2026

Sometimes love isn’t enough to make you compatible.
But it’s enough to say yes.

Kathy needed a kidney. Her donor wasn’t a match — but that didn’t stop the chain.

🔀Through a two-way paired exchange, two families in different states were connected.

“It was such a blessing — so well organized. It’s amazing that we found two perfect matches and could share,” said Kathy Morgan, recipient of a paired kidney exchange.

This is what paired kidney donation makes possible —
when incompatibility becomes connection.

And thanks to APKD’s DonorProtect® benefits — including Lost Wage Reimbursement, Travel Expenses, and Dependent Care — and the APKD KidneyPledge™, donors can give today knowing their loved ones are protected for the future.

💚 Learn more about our donor benefits and the KidneyPledge™ through the link in our bio.




02/02/2026

The ask — one of the hardest parts of needing a kidney.

Not begging.
Not convincing.
Just finding the courage to share what you’re going through.

As Kevin explains, sometimes the people who step forward aren’t family or close friends — and that’s okay.
What matters is being seen.

That’s why APKD created a program to help recipients share their story through short, interactive videos — so no one has to carry this part alone.

Learn more at 👉 paireddonation.org

📲 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.
Sometimes, sharing is how help finds you. 💚

Nearly two decades ago, a powerful mission was born:to save lives by securing a living donor kidney transplant for every...
01/25/2026

Nearly two decades ago, a powerful mission was born:
to save lives by securing a living donor kidney transplant for every patient who needs one.

Founded in 2006, APKD has grown alongside thousands of patients, donors, families, and transplant teams — across the U.S. and around the world.

These photos tell part of that story.
Some are old. Some are recent.
Some were taken close to home, others thousands of miles away.

But they all share the same truth:
real people, real generosity, real lives changed through paired kidney donation.

As we move toward our 20th year, we look back with gratitude — and forward with purpose.
Because the work isn’t finished yet. And the impact continues to grow.

📸 Find yourself in these photos and share it in your stories.
💚 If you’ve been part of these nearly 20 years of APKD, leave us a comment below.

This is APKD. And this is just the beginning.

At the Palo Alto Summit, we celebrated and shared how APKD is driving innovation worldwide 🌍 Together with our global pa...
08/28/2025

At the Palo Alto Summit, we celebrated and shared how APKD is driving innovation worldwide 🌍 Together with our global partners, we’re calling on policy-makers to join us in shaping a better future and creating supportive regulatory environments for progress💡


Photos by Christine Baker for Stanford Impact Labs

We recently hosted an incredible event on the Stanford University campus, bringing together world experts and partners f...
08/26/2025

We recently hosted an incredible event on the Stanford University campus, bringing together world experts and partners from across the globe. The gathering was a true celebration and explanation of APKD’s work worldwide—showcasing how innovation and collaboration can shape a better future.

This event was made possible by generous funding from the Stanford Impact Lab, whose team also provided amazing hospitality throughout.

We are grateful for our amazing partners who make this work possible. But our mission doesn’t stop here—APKD and our international partners need policy-makers who share our vision and help improve local regulatory environments to support innovation.

The conversations were inspiring! World experts shared their advice and left energized to help drive change. Together, we’re building a future full of possibilities.

- Photos by Christine Baker for Stanford Impact Labs

Meet Karl, the new APKD intern who will be taking over the social media accounts 🇩🇰📱Hi everyone,My name is Karl, and I w...
08/14/2025

Meet Karl, the new APKD intern who will be taking over the social media accounts 🇩🇰📱

Hi everyone,
My name is Karl, and I will be interning with APKD for the next four months. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Business Communication at the University of Southern Denmark, and as part of my program, I have the opportunity to complete an internship.

I am very proud and happy to have been given this opportunity at APKD, as I have a special connection to the company. Two years ago, my father received a kidney through APKD—an opportunity he would not have had in Denmark. The way the organization cared for my dad and his friend, the participating donor Peter, throughout the entire process truly made me appreciate the organization and feel almost like part of the family. That is why I did not hesitate to reach out to Susan about the internship role.

I am truly grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to all the learning and amazing experiences I will gain during my time here

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Living Donors Save Lives

In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant, but only 17,000 of them will receive a kidney this year. Of those, only 6,000 come from living donors. The Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation is rewriting that story. You can help us bring this vision to life by becoming a living kidney donor, financial supporter or advocate for paired kidney donation. Follow us here on Facebook and @kidneypaireddonation on Instagram, and share our posts to help raise awareness for paired kidney donation.