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Julianne O'Reilly with her parents and husband with blue text overlay, "A meant-to-be encounter leads to a kidney transplant, an AKF program eases the stress"

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A meant-to-be encounter leads to a kidney transplant, an AKF program eases the stress

Julianne O'Reilly shares the story of how she became a living kidney donor

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Becoming a living donor no matter what - with AKF's help

Robin M. shares how she became a living kidney donor for her friend

Archway at the 2024 Transplant Games with blue text overlay, "'This experience will always stay with me': Inside the 2024 Transplant Games with AKF Ambassadors"

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'This experience will always stay with me': Inside the 2024 Transplant Games with AKF Ambassadors

Three AKF Ambassadors give an inside look of what it was like at the 2024 Transplant Games

Person in green scrubs carrying a cooler with Human Organ for Transplant written on it with blue text overlay, "Organ transplant requests a seat upgrade: New FAA and DOT working group"

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Organ transport requests a seat upgrade: New FAA and DOT working group will help move organs for transplant from airplane cargo to cabin to save more lives

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 requires the FAA and DOT to create the working group to develop best practices for transporting organs in the cabin of a com...

Savannah Stallbaumer and Katie Hallum holding a sign that reads, "Breaking News: you're getting a new kidney" with blue text overlay "POV: Your TikTok video"

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POV: Your TikTok video leads you to a desperately needed kidney transplant

How AKF Ambassador Katie Hallum's TikTok video led to her finding a match to be her living kidney donor

Chalkboard with "My Teachers Rock!", red apple and two red books with blue text overlay, "What I did this summer"

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What I did this summer: Donate a kidney

Four secondary school teachers spent their summer break doing something a little unconventional: donating a kidney!