Give a Kidney

Give a Kidney is a UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of non-directed kidney donation, the giving of a kidney to a stranger who needs one #shareyourspare

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

While Rich didn't feel any different after donating a kidney to a stranger, he felt an 'immense satisfaction' that his donation transformed the lives of three other people. Find out more on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/O2724yQ4Gf

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

While Rich didn't feel any different after donating a kidney to a stranger, he felt an 'immense satisfaction' that his donation transformed the lives of three other people. Watch his story on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/O2724yQ4Gf

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Will I have to be on medication for the rest of my life if I donate my kidney to someone I don't know? Find out 👇& hop over to our website to find out a more detailed answer to this and other FAQs around non living kidney donation.
https://t.co/77zbXHYgMV

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

Linda's story of non-directed living kidney donation 🤎

#worldkidneyday

[Organ Donation Northern Ireland @OrganDonationNI]

Linda is living kidney donor – she donated her kidney in 2021 to someone she didn’t know - wow🤗
On #WorldKidneyDay Linda shares her story and what inspired her to give this very special #GiftOfLife.
@NISTAR_HSC @BelfastTrust

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

It's #WorldKidneyDay & we thank everyone in the living kidney donation community - to all donors, healthcare professionals, supporters & more. In particular, today we thank those who have made the choice to greatly improve someone else's life by donating a kidney to a stranger.

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

We often hear it was a non-directed living kidney donor's experience that was the prompt for someone else to consider donation. As we approach #WorldKidneyDay we're so grateful for those living kidney donors who choose to share their story. Here's Colin's: https://t.co/kuChkDujy9

[Share Your Wishes @share_wishes]

John marks 9 years today since his life was saved a second time thanks to his lovely wife Maire sharing her spare #kidney with another so he could receive a kidney in the kidney sharing scheme ❤️

https://t.co/lNUIVn1hsT

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

Non-directed living kidney donor and actor Jesse Eisenberg says "my first thought was 'why is there not a line of people outside of the hospital waiting to do this?'".

[TIME @TIME]

Actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who made a non-directed kidney donation to an anonymous matching patient next on the transplant list last year, advocated for spreading the word on altruistic organ donations at a TIME100 Health Impact Dinner in New York City this week.

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

Jamie donated his kidney to a stranger & says of his decision: "I’m just a normal bloke but it resonated with me that there are so many people who have been given a bad hand in life, for no reason and through no fault of their own."
https://t.co/jBtPQheEDN

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

In his late 60s, David donated a kidney to a stranger & says: "The  greatest thing is a feeling of privilege & gratitude for having been able to contribute to the work of the transplant teams who are doing this amazing work."

Read his full story: https://t.co/O9oCiP7HmQ

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

Guy donated one of his kidneys to a stranger through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme, and is now keen to raise awareness about the donation journey.

Visit our website below to learn more about his journey 💜
https://t.co/owZGKQ3IUr

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

Alastair donated a kidney to someone he didn't know & says: "If you're thinking about donating, remember your life is unlikely to change but you have the power to change someone else’s. The person who needs a transplant get another chance at life."
https://t.co/HwjzerlBof

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

Ian began looking into living kidney donation after discovering it was possible.

"I’m confident that someone, somewhere has had a Christmas they couldn’t have imagined otherwise. And of course I hope their life is transformed with receipt of my kidney."

https://t.co/v0Fsk74vWx

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

We're often asked how long a kidney from a living donor will last. Here's the short answer👇but find out more & answers to other FAQs around non-directed living kidney donation here: https://t.co/77zbXHYgMV

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

Caroline appreciated the opportunity to speak to someone else who had donated a kidney during her own journey 💜

If you are considering living kidney donation or have already donated, you can connect with someone else with lived experience.

https://t.co/Li6pbz0HP8

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

If you’re thinking about donating a kidney, the first step is to get tested. Testing is important to make sure you’re healthy enough to donate and that donation is safe for you.

Visit the link below to learn more.

https://t.co/Q9aqUXZEFH

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

Duc donated a kidney to a stranger as an act of 'effective altruism' which he says "focuses on doing the most good you can". He adds that non-directed donation 'is much easier than you might think" & would encourage anyone healthy enough to consider it.
https://t.co/BCGcrST7Om

[Give a Kidney @Giveakidney]

This month @NHSBT carries out its quarterly living donor kidney matching run. See a snapshot of what this involves 👇and read more here: https://t.co/UhehrcA0BC

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

Speak to a Buddy like Celia through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service, for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney and understands what's involved.

Learn more
https://t.co/Li6pbz0HP8

[Make Your Mark @DonateaKidneyUK]

Time is running out to vote for our film in the @SmileyCFA Charity Film Awards 2026 🎬

Voting is completely free and takes less than a minute. We hugely appreciate your support in raising much-needed awareness. 💜

https://t.co/7cFz3dYXBn

@Kidney_Research @Giveakidney