Spread the word
You might know the person who saves her life.
Living donors are found through networks of people who care. Every share, every text, every conversation is a chance to reach the right person. Here's how to help.
Why sharing matters.
Kat's transplant team says the most successful donor searches happen when people share widely and personally. A stranger who becomes a donor almost always heard about it from someone they trust. That someone could be you.
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Share on Facebook
I want to help my friend Kat find a living kidney donor. She's been living with chronic kidney disease for years and needs a transplant. You don't have to be related — just healthy and willing to find out if you're a match. The evaluation is free and there's no obligation. Please read her story and share if you can. 💗
Tip: Personal posts get far more reach than shares. Post from your own profile with a photo of Kat if you have one.
Share on Instagram
My friend Kat needs a kidney donor. 💗 She's been fighting chronic kidney disease for years — and a living donor transplant is her best path forward. You don't have to be related. The evaluation is completely free. There's no obligation at any step. If you're healthy and curious, please visit the link in my bio and read her story. And if it's not right for you — please share this. One share could reach the right person. #KidneyForKat #LivingDonor #KidneyDisease #OrganDonation
Tip: Add the link to your bio before posting. Stories with a link sticker get the most clicks.
Send a personal text
Hey — I wanted to share something with you. A friend of mine named Kat is searching for a living kidney donor. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. You don't have to be related — just healthy. The evaluation is free and there's no pressure. Would you mind reading her story? kidneyforkat.com — and sharing it if you can?
Tip: Personal texts are the most powerful. Think of 3–5 people who might share or know someone who could help.
Forward by email
Subject: Could you help save my friend's life? I'm reaching out because someone I care about needs help. My friend Kat has been living with chronic kidney disease for years. Her kidneys are failing, and she needs a living donor transplant. A living donor transplant lasts twice as long as one from a deceased donor — and it could give Kat decades more of life. You don't have to be related to donate. The evaluation is completely free. You can stop at any point. All I'm asking is that you read her story and consider it — or share it with someone who might. Her story is here: kidneyforkat.com Thank you for reading this far. It means more than you know.
Tip: Email works especially well for older family members or colleagues who aren't on social media.
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If someone asks
Talking points if someone asks questions.
Sometimes people want to help but don't know what to say. Here are simple, honest answers to the most common questions.
Do you have to be related?
No. Living donors don't need to be family. Many successful transplants happen between friends or even strangers.
Is it safe to donate a kidney?
Yes. Donors live full, healthy lives with one kidney. The remaining kidney adapts and takes over full function.
Does it cost anything?
Nothing. The recipient's insurance covers the donor's evaluation, surgery, and hospital stay.
What if you're not a match?
You may still be able to help through a paired kidney exchange — where your kidney goes to another recipient and Kat receives a compatible one.
How long does it take?
The evaluation takes a few weeks. The whole process from first contact to surgery is typically 3–6 months.
Ready to reach out directly?
Think you might be a match?
If sharing this page sparked something in you — please reach out to Kat. The first step is just a conversation.