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A rollercoaster of emotions later, we finally got the answer we have prayed so long for. It was me. I was going to be Erin’s donor.

A heart transplant is a miracle

A heart transplant is a miracle

My name is Jose Calderon. At the age of 35, I was in the prime of my life. I had a beautiful family – my wife, my daughters (ages 14 and 11) and my son (age 3 at that time). I was running a brand new business and I was on top of my game. And this business was allowing...
Life is a gift

Life is a gift

What motivated me to get involved and become a DonateLife Ambassador? Through UNOS’ intervention, my brother Jose was able to receive a heart transplant. In my community, there have been two organ recipients: one received a kidney and the other a liver transplant....

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More lives saved in 2023Thank you to all the donors whose selfless gifts made possible more than 46,000 lifesaving transplants last year Read stories Help with prescriptionsBeginning Jan. 1, 2023, a new medicare benefit helps cover the costs for immunosuppressive...

How to cover medical and personal bills while you recover

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Being a living donor Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose a type of...

How to choose a type of dialysis

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Dialysis Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose a type of dialysis...

Getting the transplant process started

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Transplant from a donor who has died Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose...

What is a kidney transplant?

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Transplant from a donor who has died Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose...

Psychological and financial interviews

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Transplant from a donor who has died Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose...

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