KIDNEY DONOR ATHLETES

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COMMUNITY /// HEALTH /// EDUCATION

MISSION ///

The mission of Kidney Donor Athletes is to promote the gift of life through living kidney donation among active individuals and athletes by building a community that inspires, supports, and educates people about the experience of kidney donation.

VISION ///

We envision a world where there are enough living donors to meet the needs of all who require a life-saving kidney.

VALUES ///

Community ///

KDA builds a community where donors and potention donors are welcomed, celebrated, and valued for their individuality, commitment to helping others, and passion for living an active, healthy life.

health ///

KDA values the individual and collective well-being of donors and those in need of donation, and supports the ongoing health journeys of our community members.

EDUCATION ///

KDA amplifies the voices of donors in sharing first-hand experiences, and partners with medical and research experts as we advocate for kidney donation.

Kidney Donor Athletes

News

KDA Is Off to Kilimanjaro – Join Us!
KDA Is Off to Kilimanjaro – Join Us!

KDA is thrilled to share that we are going to Africa in 2022! That big mountain in Tanzania is calling and KDA is trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro all in the name of kidney advocacy. We plan to summit on World Kidney Day, March 10, 2022! We have several spots available...

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So You Want To Be An IronMan?
So You Want To Be An IronMan?

Are you a kidney donor and are contemplating signing up for an IronMan? Or are you considering donating your kidney and want to know what that means for your IronMan goals? This is the article for you! We have three amazing Kidney Donor Athletes that have given their...

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You Belong Here
You Belong Here

This isn’t a glamorous picture, but it’s a realistic one. Me, KDA founder Tracey Hulick, working on a Saturday in my dining room. This past week was an incredible one. I made four mentor matches, and in just a single day talked with donors in Abu Dhabi, Germany, and...

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One Kidney Clubs! Do You Want to Start One?
One Kidney Clubs! Do You Want to Start One?

  Hey all you Kidney Donor Athletes, here’s an opportunity you might have some interest in. Our very own Patty Graham started a One Kidney Club in Colorado, a group of kidney donors who meet roughly once a month for a fun social happy hour gathering. Word spread...

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KDA is Forming a Board of Directors!
KDA is Forming a Board of Directors!

The time has come! KDA has grown to the point that we need a working Board of Directors! If you are interested in serving in a Board position and have the capacity to do up to 5 hours of work each month, please email us at tracey@kidneydonorathlete.org by midnight on...

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KDA Web Store is OPEN!
KDA Web Store is OPEN!

Hello KDA community! We are happy to announce that we have a web store open until midnight, December 6th! That is THIS Friday! We briefly had a web store open in July and it was SO fun to hear stories from the people that ordered merchandise. The clothing became a...

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The Often Lonely Road of Becoming a Donor
The Often Lonely Road of Becoming a Donor

I feel fortunate that so many people reach out to me through Kidney Donor Athletes. I hear a lot from donors that appreciate the platform and community I have created, and I hear even more from potential donors. Now that I have been at this for a few months, I have...

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