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Program Helps Willing Donors Give a Kidney
Nurse explains non-directed donations


Updated: Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011, 7:14 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011, 7:14 PM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - When people need a kidney transplant, they usually look to family and friends -- but a new program is opening the door to donation to nearly anyone who is willing.

Catherine Garvey, a registered nurse with the University of Minnesota Medical Center, explained how the program works and how interested donors can qualify to help save a life.

Watch video http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/program-helps-willing-donors-give-a-kidney-feb-16-2011
Daughter Jenna is 31 years old and was on dialysis.
7/17 She received a kidney from a living donor.
Please email us: kidney4jenna@gmail.com
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~ We are forever grateful to her 1st donor Patrice, who gave her 7 years of health and freedom

 

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