Living kidney donors come from every walk of life, and a few of their stories are linked below. These donors didn’t just save a life; they kept living full, healthy ones of their own. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, even briefly, “Could I help?” - these stories show what’s possible when someone decides to step forward.
Stories of Living Donor Heroes
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Craig donated to his mother
A father to two young children, Craig donated a kidney to his mother and went on to compete at the World Master’s Athletics Championships six months later.
> Craig describing his experience (youtube)
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Charles donated to a colleague
Vancouver firefighter Charles, donated a kidney to a colleague.
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Andy donated anonymously
Andy saved a life anonymously as a non-directed living kidney donor.
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Susannah donated to her cousin
Susannah, from New Brunswick, donated a kidney to her cousin in Ontario after learning she needed a transplant.
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Claire donated to a stranger
Claire, a regular blood donor, responded to an online appeal from a stranger in need and went on to donate one of her kidneys.
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Clarence donated to a colleague
Not being a direct match, Clarence donated to his colleague through the kidney paired donation program.