How to Find Living Kidney Donors
In Pursuit of A Better Life: The Ultimate Guide for Finding Living Kidney Donors – Updated 2024 Edition!
Feeling confused, intimidated or overwhelmed about how to find a living donor? We get it. We get YOU! We also get how the thought of having to ask someone for a kidney is an unthinkable task.
Inside this book you’ll find powerful insights, inspiration and pearls of wisdom to help you attract kidney donors. The best part is you’ll discover how to attract interested kidney donors without ever having to ask anyone to consider donating one of their kidneys!
In Pursuit of a Better Life: The Ultimate Guide for Finding Living Kidney Donors was written by preemptive kidney transplant recipient, Risa Simon, with the sole purpose of empowering her fellow kidney patients to find interested kidney donors, just like she and many of her book fans and mentees have done. Readers will find tips on how to activate their “Donor-Magnet®” superpower by sharing their story through different venues and sources. This one-of-a-kind guidebook is for anyone seeking a kidney transplant from a living donor. It’s loaded with conversation examples and sample letters for social media campaigns, and family and friend communications.
This book is also a powerful Rescue Guide for dialysis patients hoping to end their wait for a kidney transplant and continued need for dialysis.
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* Book proceeds support our non-profit organization, TransplantFirst Academy.
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New! Children’s Book: Sydney’s Kidney Adventure
Don’t miss out on this uplifting tale and unforgettable “kidney treasure hunt” for a living kidney donor that touches hearts, instills hope, and attracts a world of human kindness.
This captivating children’s book is not just a story, it’s a life lesson in the incredible power of family love and support in pursuit of human kindness. The book has also been described as a “A children’s book that naturally inspires adult readers to explore living donation for themselves or someone in need.“
It all begins when Sydney, a precious little 7-year-old girl, finds herself called to a higher purpose after she learns of her mother’s battle with kidney disease and need for a kidney transplant. Once she discovers that neither she nor her father can donate one of their kidneys, (and how long her mother would have to wait for a kidney from a deceased organ donor), Sydney makes a big wish to find a new kidney for her mother all on her own.
This book was written to offer parents a way to ease into conversations about a loved one’s struggle with kidney disease, their need for a transplant, and search for a living kidney donor. It was also written to inspire waitlisted kidney patients and family members to team up and spread the word.
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It’s easy to fall in love with the main character, Sydney, and her steadfast desire to help her mother. Her kidney adventures and stunning watercolor illustrations will capture the hearts of kids and adults alike—a perfect pick for family libraries.
Young readers will be excited to play in the paperback book’s new “Coloring Book” section, to reimagine and recreate Sydney’s Kidney Adventures. If a little redheaded girl named Sydney can make her big wish come true, readers of all ages will be moved to follow her lead.
This book has been described as a delightful way to introduce children to the remarkable power of family love and the meaning of human kindness. Sydney’s story also has a magical way of inspiring adults to explore living kidney donation—or expand the search for someone in need.
*Hoping to find a living kidney donor for yourself or someone in need? Look for the author’s mobile app “Donor Seeker” to learn how to share your story and start attracting a world of human kindness your way.
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* Book proceeds support our non-profit organization, TransplantFirst Academy.
Shift Your Fate: Life-Changing Wisdom for Proactive Kidney Patients
Are you a kidney disease patient mindlessly sleepwalking your way to dialysis? Are you hoping to avoid dialysis and live a better and longer life? Looking for inspiration on how to go about that process? If so, this book is for you! Shift Your Fate: Life-Changing Wisdom for Proactive Kidney Patients is ultimate guide to help you fight for a better and longer life. Author and successful preemptive (live-donor) transplant recipient, Risa Simon, is living her best life ever. This is what she wants for you.
This book offers important “must know” facts that every kidney patient must understand. The author also shares her story with dauntless candor and offers “behind-the-curtain” gems to encourage readers to proactively engage, use their voice and live their best life possible. Join this calling and witness this wildly successful patient empowerment movement for yourself, starting today!
Even if you’re already on dialysis or years away from ever needing a transplant, this powerful book will point your compass in the right direction. Discover the proactive path that will lead you to the life-advantage you’ve been seeking. Start securing your best future today! Learn more here: Shift Your Fate: Life-Changing Wisdom For Proactive Kidney Patients.
Wish you could attract potential living kidney donors without ever having to ask anyone to give up a kidney? This book is your life-saving game-changer and “tour guide” to help those in need of a transplant create an outreach campaign for finding living kidney donors. Includes powerful communication strategies, inspirational “done for you” template letters, art layouts and much more. Updated August 2024 – including new section on “Living Well Post-Transplant”
*You may also contact the author for a signed paperback book by making a donation.
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* Book proceeds support our non-profit organization, TransplantFirst Academy.
Coming Soon! Thriving Post Kidney Transplant
This one-of-a-kind book, “Thriving Post Kidney Transplant: The Proactive Guide to Optimal Outcomes” is dedicated to the more than 250,000 patients living with a functioning graft—and the roughly 20,000 patients who will continue to receive a kidney transplant in the U.S. every year.
This book’s collaborative group of passionate authors share their knowledge and expertise to help kidney transplant recipients (and their caregivers /family/friends), by providing insights to help protect the recipient’s health and the health and function of their transplanted kidney. But it doesn’t end there. This book also empowers the reader’s ability to take on unpredictable challenges, more proactively and confidently.
Discover the “must know” facts to secure your best and longest life.
Topics include:
- Developing a Positive Mindset
- Understanding Immunosuppressive Medications
- Diet, Nutrition and Diabetes Risks
- Viruses, Vaccines and Protective Measures
- Monitoring Kidney Function and Signs of Rejection
- Preparing for a Another Transplant
- Physical and Emotional Support Systems
- Expressing Emotions of Gratitude
Even if you believe you’re ‘set for life,’ you’ll find information in this book from multiple experts and resources (Risa Simon, Masara Azooz, Jen Benson, Glenna Frey and Kelly Welsh) tol point your compass towards your best and longest life possible.
It’s time to proactively engage in this wildly successful movement to
boost the success of your kidney transplant.
We look forward to helping you live your best (and longest) life possible.
* Book proceeds support our non-profit organization, TransplantFirst Academy.
Social Media “Story Videos” – New Animated Theme!
Social Media Story Videos
Do you need to get your story out in social media so more people know that you are hoping to find a living kidney donor for your much-needed transplant? Here’s your chance to get a professional video produced with your name and contact information for you and your transplant center.
Learn more about customized videos here: https://risasimon.com/my-story-video/Our video producer has walked a mile in your shoes. All you have to do is answer a few questions and we’ll create the content to educate and inform your viewers from the moment they click “play.” In less than less than 3 minutes they’ll understand your need and know how to help if they choose to do so.
Video Not Your Thing?
No worries. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you. You can get a semi-custom video for a fraction of the cost you’d have to pay to hire a professional videographer to create and edit. Check out our example below—to see how story videos can be your best outreach tool for sharing your story.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Your customized video will include:
- ‘Ready-to-Post’ 2-minute inspirational video
- Your name and contact info will be included, along with your transplant center’s and applicable links
- Facts on the value of living kidney donor transplants — and the hardships of dialysis
- Your urgent need for a transplant, and the risks involved in waiting for a deceased donor’s kidney
- An invitation to learn more, share your video in social media — and expand your search to attract donors
Learn more about customized videos here: https://risasimon.com/my-story-video/
What Transplant Centers Are Saying
“This book is a tremendous resource for hopeful transplant candidates. We purchased several hundred copies for our annual nephrology conference to get this information disseminated to dialysis professionals. Now we need to figure out a way to get this book into the hands of all our waitlisted patients. Best thing in print on this subject!”– Michelle Sturges, BSN, RN, CCTC, Living Donor Transplant Coordinator, UC Davis Transplant Center
“A rare gem—there’s nothing like it out there! I’ve highlighted just about every page. I’ve shared the book with our transplant coordinators and support staff, and they’re using it too! The book includes conversation tools and template letters that take the “heavy lifting” out of helping patients find potential donors. It’s become an invaluable “go to” resource for our transplant center.”-Charlie Thomas, LCSW, ACSW, FNKF, Social Worker, Transplant Institute Banner University Medical Center -Phoenix
What Dialysis Educators Are Saying
Wonderful book! A great resource for those in need of a kidney transplant. Well written in a positive, empowering style. As a professional nurse educator of kidney patients, I have purchased several copies for our lending library.” – Christa Lawson, RN, BSN, Care Coordinator / Transplant Coordinator, Reach Kidney Care
What Kidney Patients Are Saying
“We’ve been told to talk to family or friends, but never given specifics on what to say. This guidebook offers scripts, communication tips and several letter templates! I feel excited about my future again. What a gift!” – D. Patton
About the Author
Risa Simon is best known as a positive-disruptor for patient-centered initiatives. As a patient advocate and industry consultant, Risa’s on a mission to empower kidney patients to proactively secure their best life possible.
As the founder and CEO of TransplantFirst Academy and Simon Says Seminars, inc. (dba TransplantStrong), Risa’s on a mission to improve patient outcomes by opening doors to preemptive transplantation. Her enthusiastic spirit can be felt by mentees, coaching clients and book fans worldwide.
Risa is also a preemptive kidney transplant recipient and healthcare consultant. Prior to engaging in kidney patient endeavors, Risa gained 2-plus decades of national recognition as a dental management consultant, published author and motivational speaker. Risa claims that one of the best decisions she ever made was switching career gears from dental to renal. Here she receives great joy by injecting her heart and soul into boosting kidney patient success outcomes. This shift has now become her life’s best work.
While her endeavors continue to empower better outcomes for patients by partnering with healthcare professionals and industry leaders, Risa always finds time to give back. Her work includes peer mentoring and policy advocacy for the PKD Foundation, NKF and AAKP. For more information, contact: Risa@TransplantFirst.org.
Role-Play Videos & Stories
Not sure what to say or how to say it when sharing your story to increase awareness in your need for a kidney transplant? You’ve come to the right place. In this role-play video you’ll observe a hopeful transplant patient share her story and invite a friend to help her expand awareness of her story in social media. As the conversation grows, a thoughtful shift occurs, inspiring her friend to contemplate donation. This role-play illustrates how “positive story sharing” can lead to favorable responses.
What Transplant Centers Are Saying: “Authentic and inspirational patient role-play videos on “how to tell your story and ask for help.” These videos were captured from the speaker’s heart—and connect to the hearts of all viewers. Thanks for taking the heavy-lifting out of our never-ending wish list!” – Michelle Sturges BSN, RN, CCTC, Living Donor Transplant Coordinator, UC Davis Transplant Center