Vox Article Prompts Kidney Donation: Lisa Junker's Story

Lisa Junker read an article on Vox.com about a reporter who decided to donate his kidney as a non-directed donor. Lisa's family history of diabetes piqued her interest in kidney donation, and she wanted to learn more. That is when Lisa discovered chain donation, which starts when someone donates a kidney to a stranger. That kidney goes to a recipient who had a donor on their behalf, but that organ was incompatible or is a poor match.
Watch this video to see why Lisa decided to become a living kidney donor, and how the Paired Kidney Exchange program benefits recipients and donors. For more information, visit: medstarhealth.... or call 202-444-3700.