Welcome to the kidney donation website for Dr. Ira Tedoff; and thank you for taking the time to learn about our search for a kidney for Ira. Ira has end stage renal 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 testing to determine eligibility for donation. All direct costs related to testing and donation are covered by Ira's (the recipient's) health insurance, and all indirect costs related to testing are covered by Renewal. 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 testing to determine eligibility for donation. All direct costs related to testing and donation are covered by Ira's (the recipient's) health insurance, and all indirect costs related to testing are covered by Renewal. 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 Story
Learn 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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