The fear of asking someone to donate a kidney is the greatest barrier for pursuing living donation. In truth, patients rarely need to ask directly. Most living donors say they volunteered to donate once they heard about their family member or friend's need. When surveyed after the transplant, living donors are quick to respond that they would donate again, without hesitation.
 
Join the Living Kidney Donors Network Monday, February 8; Tuesday, February 9; or Monday, February 15 at 7:30 pm Central time for the webinar titled "Having Your Donor Find You." The webinar features information about living donation and effective communication techniques to let others know about your need.

This article originally appeared in the February 2010 issue of Kidney Transplant Today.