David Carberry lives in Hamburg, NY. He has blood type “AB” and is waiting for a kidney transplant. He shared his story with the Kidney Connection: I grew up in Woodlawn/Blasdell in Hamburg, NY, went to Frontier High School and graduated in 1999.

On Oct. 22, the New York State Department of Health announced the launch of the Living Donor Support Program. It is intended to help cover eligible expenses associated with the living donation process. Approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are living with organ failure and are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Most – about 7,000 – have kidney failure. The fund, operated by the New York State Department of Health, can pay up to $14,000 for certain expenses related to the living

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the HEART (Helping Equal Access to Registrations for Transplants) Act on Friday, repealing an outdated New York law prohibiting multi-listing at transplant centers in the state. The ban dated back to 1990. New York has long been the only state with such a restriction.

PKD is a form of chronic kidney disease that reduces kidney function and may lead to kidney failure. PKD can cause other complications, such as high blood pressure, cysts in the liver, and problems with blood vessels in the brain and heart.

Just 1 in 3 people know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, according to a recent survey commissioned by the American Kidney Fund.

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-hearted Strangers, Someone I love dearly, my husband Ray, is still in need of a kidney transplant — a...

Join the National Forum of ESRD Networks for a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. to learn about the reality of this life-changing treatment. Nephrologist Ramin Sam, MD, will discuss the home dialysis modality.

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. This collaborative effort aims create a positive culture of organ, eye and tissue donation across diverse communities.

John Cole of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney transplant from a living donor. He is working with the transplant center at ECMC and has type O blood. “Some folks in the community might know me through my experience in the field of special education,” John said. “I have worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator for public schools for over 40 years.”

Guest Post by Heaven Thompson, Intern National Itch Day takes place on June 3. This day is a representation of the American Association...

The Living Donor Protection Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate on May 1, 2025 by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Tom Cotton...

May 1 is National High Potassium Awareness Day. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) “Are You O-K+” campaign is returning to highlight the devastating impacts of unmanaged potassium in people with chronic kidney disease.

Following New York Focus’s reporting, the state health department is moving to implement a law meant to boost kidney donations.

News coverage: A local nonprofit website and organization is looking to help six people in the local area who recently joined the list on their website of people in need of a kidney transplant.

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.

lawmakers introduced the Helping Equal Access to Registration for Transplant (HEART) Act in both the New York State Assembly and Senate

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

Sabrina Mclin of Buffalo needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor. She is working with the transplant center at ECMC and...

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...

The Buffalo skyline on March 13 includes many buildings lit up in yellow, blue and green for kidney health. World Kidney Day was...