Important Information about KIDNEY DONATION:

– Living kidney donation is the best option for people who need a new kidney.

– Living kidney donation is safe.

– You don’t have to be related to someone to donate a kidney.

– You don’t need both of your kidneys to stay healthy.

– You will have tests, screenings, and evaluation to make sure you are healthy enough to donate.

– You can still have a baby.

– You can speak with people who have donated before.

– Your hospital stay is two to three days, and recovery is approximately four weeks (not lifting anything heavier than ten pounds).

– There is no expense to the donor for testing and surgery.

Please consider helping Mark Pendlebury.  It’s easy to get started.  Please call Kate, the living donor coordinator at Augusta University Health (706.721.3773), or go to www.AugustaHealth.org/transplant and click on “Become a Donor.”