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Donor Stories

Living kidney donation is a life-saving choice that can be both rewarding and nerve-wracking. While FAQs answer many questions, hearing from real donors can provide comfort and insight. Here, we share the stories and experiences of living kidney donors.

Living Kidney Donor Video 1 Don
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Living Kidney Donor Video 2 Jennifer
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Living Kidney Donor Video 3 Stuart
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Living Kidney Donor Video 4 Emily
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Living Kidney Donor Video 6 Sharon
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Living Kidney Donation: Margaret's Story
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"We wanted the old Betty back."

Betty Organ, a former cardiac care nurse, shares her experience with the Living Kidney Donor Program at The Ottawa Hospital, through which she received a living kidney donation from her friend Danny Sutton-Long. 

CTV News Ottawa Interview with Jessica McDougall

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In this interview with CTV News Ottawa, Jessica McDougall talks about kidney donation during the pandemic. She describes her role as a living kidney donor coordinator, and also shares some fun facts about herself and her family. Get to know Jessica and learn more about the program here! 

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2024 Updated Website Created By:

Emmanuel Fagbola, University of Ottawa Medical Student

William Barbour, University of Ottawa Medical Student

The Ottawa Hospital Living Kidney Donor Program

2022 Original Website Created By:
Sriyathavan Chandram, University of Ottawa Medical Student 

Nadin Abbas, University of Ottawa Medical Student 
Harriet Yan, University of Ottawa Medical Student 

The Ottawa Hospital Living Kidney Donor Program

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