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Tom Fries is Seeking a Kidney Donor
Tom Fries of Depew is seeking a living kidney donor. A beloved husband and father, and dedicated coach and friend, Tom is listed for transplant at Erie County Medical Center.
Apr 15, 2025


NYS Considers Allowing Transplant Candidates to List at Multiple Centers
lawmakers introduced the Helping Equal Access to Registration for Transplant (HEART) Act in both the New York State Assembly and Senate
Apr 9, 2025


Celebrate Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month raises awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, encouraging Americans to register
Mar 30, 2025


Sabrina Needs a Kidney Donor
Sabrina Mclin of Buffalo needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor. She is working with the transplant center at ECMC and...
Mar 27, 2025


Shyteize is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
Shyteize Shyteize Major of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney from a living donor. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the...
Mar 20, 2025


Landmarks Around WNY Illuminated for World Kidney Day
The Buffalo skyline on March 13 includes many buildings lit up in yellow, blue and green for kidney health. World Kidney Day was...
Mar 17, 2025


WIVB | Patients can lose up to 90% of kidney function before symptoms become evident
Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is seeking a living kidney donor. Thanks to WIVB for highlighting kidney health on World Kidney Day! Roy...
Mar 17, 2025


Global Campaign Asks “Are Your Kidneys OK?”
Western New York to Join in World Kidney Day Activities on March 13 Early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease can help...
Mar 11, 2025


March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is encouraging everyone to learn more about their kidney...
Mar 5, 2025


Isha is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Isha from Buffalo, NY, is hoping for a kidney transplant and is seeking a living kidney donor. “I have a 11-year-old daughter,” she said....
Mar 3, 2025


Dandre is Hoping a Kidney Transplant will Free Him from Dialysis
Dandre Bell of Buffalo is waiting for a kidney transplant. He has type A blood and working with the transplant team at Erie County Medical C
Feb 27, 2025


NY Kidney "Living It Up" workshop on Sunday, March 2
Are you in need of a kidney or interested in learning about Living Kidney Donation? Join the NY Center for Kidney Transplantation on March 2
Feb 26, 2025


Joy is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Joy has come through many health challenges and is now stable enough to be listed for a kidney transplant. She's is working with the team at
Jan 22, 2025


Record Number of Kidney Transplants in 2024
More kidney transplants occurred in the U.S. in 2024 than ever before, with 27,759 transplants recorded by the end of December. That’s...
Jan 17, 2025


Talking with your doctor about kidney health
Although kidney disease affects many people – more than 1 in 7 US adults – most don’t know they have it in the early stages. Identifying...
Jan 6, 2025


Nine-year-old Isaac Reyes is looking for a living kidney donor
Nine-year-old Isaac Reyes is looking for a living kidney donor. "Some things I enjoy doing are playing with my siblings, playing video...
Jan 2, 2025


Otto Needs a Kidney
Otto Tertinek Otto Tertinek recently discovered that he is nearing kidney failure. Unfortunately, members of his family not matches for...
Dec 24, 2024


WECK | Talking about Kidney Health on "Senior Matters"
Host Joe Chille welcomed Jeremy Morlock from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York for a conversation about protecting kidney health,...
Dec 23, 2024


Kidney and Health Equity Advocates Meet with Sen. Schumer's Staff to Urge Adoption of the Kidney PATIENT Act
Advocates for health equity and kidney care, including Jeremy Morlock of the Kidney Foundation of WNY and Dr. Liise Kayler of ECMC, met...
Dec 13, 2024


Remembering Allan Harris Rosenblitt (1947-2024)
Broadcaster Allan Harris Rosenblitt helped spread awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
Dec 11, 2024
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