Charitable Donations

Even since being diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), I’ve noticed the huge need in funding for research, dialysis, transplants, and medical care in general. It’s a bit on the selfish side, but I’ve been donating to the UCSF Kidney Project as they develop an artificial kidney. I also got a mailer from UCLA this week about donating to UCLA Health in general. I went to their website and found a kidney transplant specific charitable donation for their kidney exchange program. I guess the cost of matching live donor kidneys is not paid for by Medicare or other insurance. I think I’ve also made a donation to The National Kidney Foundation.

I know that whatever I give, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the huge needs we have in America. It’s a shame that there’s so much waste in government when there is so much need.