Become a kidney donor!
You're about to take the first step in giving the gift of life.
Kidney donation is a process that can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Renewal has streamlined the process by working together with transplant centers to make the experience more efficient. Please note that Renewal believes in a zero pressure approach. This means that nobody will guilt you into this and that you are free to back out at any time. To inquire further about becoming a kidney donor please email info@renewal.org or call 718-431-9831 ext 209. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.
About kidney donation
A video by Dr. Lloyd E. Ratner M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S
Director, Renal & Pancreatic Transplant
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
Donor Quotes
Jack
Doueck
“Donating one of my kidneys to a stranger was a good decision, but the life-saving work Renewal continuously does, in facilitating kidney donations is incredible. Supporting Renewal is the equivalent of saving lives.”
Rabbi Dr.
David Shabtai
“I feel tremendously fortunate to be able to participate in this mitzvah. Really wonderful thing to be able to do for a fellow member of Klal Yisroel. I really feel very privileged to do this.“
Aviva
Breda
“This decision was extremely personal and a long time in the making. I was so inspired by the kindness of other donors, that I truly felt compelled to do it. It was something I just couldn’t run away from and it has been the most humbling and awe inspiring experience of my life. I have been welcomed with open arms into a club of the most wonderful people I’ve ever encountered.”
Yair
Hindin
"One powerful part of my decision to donate is that it was inspired and guided by so many people: my wife, children, parents, other family members, friends, local rabbis, community members, Renewal, strangers I heard and read about and many many more."
Sorah
Alon
“I feel like I won the lottery. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life”
Zac
Gindi
“Thank G-d it hasn’t impacted my life at all, as I am able to go about my life and do anything and everything that I want to do. And I am very grateful to have the opportunity to impact someone else’s life.”