Statistics on Kidney Disease
The Need
The battle against kidney disease is not just a fight for the few—it’s a crisis that affects millions globally. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stealthily progresses, often undetected, culminating in the need for a transplant. The statistics are sobering:
Prevalence: Over 37 million American adults have CKD, and millions of others are at increased risk.
Transplants Needed: Each year, the list of individuals needing kidney transplants grows longer, while the number of available organs falls distressingly short.
Waiting Times: On average, the wait for a kidney from a deceased donor can span from 4 to 7 years—a time during which patients’ conditions may critically deteriorate.
Living kidney donors can significantly alter this landscape.
Here's how:
Immediate Impact: Living kidney donations are often immediately functional, reducing the recipient's recovery time and improving transplant outcomes.
Reduced Waiting Lists: Each living donor removes a recipient from the transplant waiting list, potentially saving additional lives by shortening the wait for those remaining.
Quality of Life: Recipients of living kidney donations generally have better long-term health prospects and a greater chance of leading a full, active life.
Tommy Baratta’s plight
mirrors the need faced by thousands—his wait for a living kidney donor is both urgent and imperative. A living kidney donor for Tommy could circumvent the long, uncertain years of dialysis, offering him a chance to reclaim his health and his life.
Your decision to become a living donor is powerful. It’s not just a gift of health to one person; it’s a ripple that extends hope, life, and vitality to many. In choosing to donate, you become part of an extraordinary group of individuals who have recognized the profound need and stepped forward to meet it with unparalleled generosity.
We invite you to explore this section further to understand the monumental difference you can make. Here at donatetosavealife.org, we aim to provide you with all the necessary information, support, and guidance you need to take the next steps. For Tommy, and for the countless others waiting, your choice to learn more could be the first step in a transformative journey.
