National Kidney Foundation
Coverage of National Kidney Foundation in the Nexus archive.
- Tenn. fire captain creates documentary to share sister's story, encourage organ donation
Tenn. fire captain Tony Murrell donated a kidney to his sister Tabula Lowe in 2020 before her death in 2023. He created a documentary titled 'A Sister's Gift' to honor her and promote organ donation, raising over $20,000 for kidney research and hosting a premiere at the Belcourt Theatre.
- Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time
The Denver Transplant Games set a Guinness World Record for the most living donors and recipients in one place at one time, with 966 participants gathering at the Colorado Convention Center. Angela Laino, a non-directed living kidney donor, competed in the event and highlighted the challenges of transplant waitlists, while Dr. Michael OShea emphasized the need for improved education and communication about kidney disease and organ donation.