What they call their work
What they do
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Living Donor Transplant Support 3 activities
- Providing guidance to states on organ donation facilitationShares expertise and best practices with state governments seeking to improve organ donation systems and policies.
- Public outreach on kidney shortage and organ donationConducts educational outreach by speaking with community and professional groups about the impact of the kidney shortage and the importance of organ donation.
- Supporting prospective kidney donors in transplant qualificationProvides direct assistance to prospective living kidney donors to navigate the medical and logistical complexities of the transplant qualification process.
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Kidney Disease Education and Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for living donor support legislationEngaged in policy advocacy that contributed to the passage and implementation of the New York State Living Donor Support Act and federal legislation including the Honor Our Living Donors Act (HR 6020) and the End Kidney Deaths Act (HR 9275).
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Perlman | Executive Director | 40 | $76K |
How they approach the work
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- Policy and Public Advocacy for Organ Donationmethodology: policy_and_public_advocacyBy engaging in policy advocacy and public education, the organization increases organ donation rates and support for living donors, because systemic change and public awareness are critical to shifting donation behaviors and reducing barriers.