Thank you for taking the time to learn about our search for a kidney for Dr. Ira Tedoff. Ira has kidney failure, a disease for which there is no cure. Ira will be forced to start the invasive and debilitating procedure of dialysis at the end of the month (April 2017).
Ira's greatest desire is to continue to play an active role in the day-to-day lives of his seven-year-old twins, something that will be very difficult on dialysis.
Although Ira is currently on the wait list for a non-living donor kidney, he has been told that the wait will be between six and eight years. The prognosis for a live kidney transplant is far superior to that of a non-living donated kidney; and a kidney transplant that occurs prior to or shortly after initiating dialysis also yields a better prognosis for the recipient.
We have set up this site to help potential donors understand the benefits of live kidney donation and the process of becoming a live donor. Here you can read about Ira and his family, as well as learn about the steps that you can take if you wish to explore the possibility of becoming a live kidney donor for Ira.
Individuals located anywhere in the world may undergo anonymous testing to determine eligibility for donation. All direct expenses related to testing and donation are covered by Ira's (the recipient's) insurance; and all indirect costs are covered by Renewal, a not-for-profit organization that is assisting Ira and his family in their search.
We kindly ask that you share our search with your friends, families, and wider social networks. The more people who learn of the need, the greater the chances of finding a donor.
Ira's greatest desire is to continue to play an active role in the day-to-day lives of his seven-year-old twins, something that will be very difficult on dialysis.
Although Ira is currently on the wait list for a non-living donor kidney, he has been told that the wait will be between six and eight years. The prognosis for a live kidney transplant is far superior to that of a non-living donated kidney; and a kidney transplant that occurs prior to or shortly after initiating dialysis also yields a better prognosis for the recipient.
We have set up this site to help potential donors understand the benefits of live kidney donation and the process of becoming a live donor. Here you can read about Ira and his family, as well as learn about the steps that you can take if you wish to explore the possibility of becoming a live kidney donor for Ira.
Individuals located anywhere in the world may undergo anonymous testing to determine eligibility for donation. All direct expenses related to testing and donation are covered by Ira's (the recipient's) insurance; and all indirect costs are covered by Renewal, a not-for-profit organization that is assisting Ira and his family in their search.
We kindly ask that you share our search with your friends, families, and wider social networks. The more people who learn of the need, the greater the chances of finding a donor.
Ira's StoryLearn about Dr. Tedoff and his family.
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Becoming A DonorLearn if kidney donation is appropriate for you.
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ResourcesA list of external resources on kidney donation.
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