Canadians in dire need of a kidney now have a chance to directly appeal to potential living donors thanks to a new service that lets them share their photos and life stories in hopes of finding a transplant match.
, a Canadian support group for people with kidney disease. The site’s “patients seeking donors” section takes inspiration from dating apps, where people post photos and share insights into their lives in their callout to potential donors.
Last year, there were another 3,060 people across the country waiting for a transplant. Data from theshows there are more than 23,000 patients who receive ongoing dialysis treatments to sustain life, who may at some point need a transplant. After a genetic disorder triggered kidney failure, McKenzie was told to find herself a new kidney. Fortunately, her search was shorter than most. Her brother-in-law had a compatible blood type and donated his kidney to her in 2010. She says she’s been in good health since.
Stephanie Bouskill was among the first to post her profile on TAP searching for a kidney donor. "The sooner the better," said the 33-year-old in Burlington, Ont. She gets dialysis in a clinic several times a week. It's keeping her alive but it is a gruelling process. "We've talked to several donors who would much rather know they've made a difference and they can see that person in their mind's eye and they know that what they did really benefit someone," said McKenzie. TAP will direct donors to the Canadian Blood Services site if they prefer an anonymous donation.
McKenzie, however, said that altruistic donors who are willing to sacrifice a kidney often want it to go to the person most in need, and doesn’t foresee this being a problem. However, the “patients seeking donors” section of the site is new and has yet to facilitate a transplant match.
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