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Oregon Ducks Football fan🦆💚💛 In need of a kidney transplant.

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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Dr. Karen Douek, a retired nephrologist in Portland, Oregon, donated a kidney to save the life of a local firefighter! #KidneyDonor #KidneyDoctor #Firefighter www.kptv.com/2026/06/06/g...
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‘A gift of life’: Portland firefighter back on duty after kidney transplant
A longtime Portland firefighter is finally back on duty after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Here's to Northern Ireland's 100th kidney donor, Aly Coyle, an airline pilot who donated a kidney to a 6-year-old boy! "I plan to be there for every birthday going forward and his family has actually invited me to a family wedding next year." Rock on! www.bbc.com/news/article... #KidneyDonor
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Organ donation: Pilot whose kidney saved a boy's life describes emotional meeting
Pilot Aly Coyle met six-year-old Xaviar, who received her kidney in a transplant earlier this year.
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 05/11/2025
NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with someone who has been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences. Become a PEER mentor or talk to someone who’s been there by visiting kidney.org/PEERS today.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Here's to kidney donor Megan Barrowclough, who donated a kidney to a childhood friend and just ran over 150 miles from Moab, Utah, to Grand Junction, Colorado in four days - all to raise awareness of living kidney donation! Rock on! www.kkco11news.com/2025/11/10/t... #KidneyDonor
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Trail Running for Transplants: How Megan Turned Friendship into a Movement
Local woman runs from Moab to Mesa County after donating kidney to childhood friend.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
A-list actor/director Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a stranger to start a donor chain next month! Here's hoping his generosity raises awareness of the need for living kidney donors - and how rewarding it is to share your spare! #KidneyDonor www.today.com/health/news/...
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EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He Is Donating a Kidney to a Stranger: 'A No-Brainer'
The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Jeri Gill donated a kidney to a stranger after seeing a Facebook post from a woman in need! Seven years later, Jeri rocks 1 kidney as “Ms. Senior World Louisiana,” 60s division - and uses her platform to advocate for organ donation! rock1kidney.org/testimonial/... #KidneyDonor
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How Jeri Is Rocking 1 Kidney - Rock 1 Kidney
On New Year’s Day of 2018, a Louisiana woman’s Facebook post appeared on my newsfeed (we did not know each other or even have mutual friends on Facebook.) Within her post, read, “… God willing I will ...
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Joe Turner, a 39-year-old DoorDash driver and father of three, donated a kidney to save the life of a stranger he learned needed a kidney through Facebook! Rock on! #KidneyDonor bit.ly/3KVW6bP
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Stranger donates kidney to man he met on Facebook: 'A second chance like Jesus gave me'
Joe Turner says he was guided by his faith, remembering all the times he'd struggled and been given second chances.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Texan Jason Elmore donated a kidney to save the life of his mother-in-law! Now he's preparing to join our friends at Kidney Kidney Donor Athletes in a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon-which they plan to accomplish in just one day! Rock on! #kidneydonor www.denver7.com/lifestyle/he... #KidneyDonor
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'A blessing to be able to save a life': Man using his experience to raise awareness about organ donation
UCHealth doctors say there are thousands of people in the country who are candidates for kidney transplants and if they went through with surgery, it could essentially double their predicted lifespan.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Ohio resident Lee Vest donated a kidney to save his best friend's life! Rock on! www.wlwt.com/article/gosh... #KidneyDonor
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Goshen mom battling kidney disease gets life-changing gift from best friend
After a lifelong battle with kidney disease a Goshen mom finally got the lifesaving help she needed, all thanks to her best friend.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Canadian Tyler Dupp donated a kidney to save his mom's life through the the Kidney Paired Donation Program of Canadian Blood Services - so he also saved the life of a stranger through the kidney swap! Rock on! #kidneydonor www.thestar.com/news/gta/to-...
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To save his mom’s life, this man donated his kidney to a stranger in a nationwide ‘organ swap’
The Kidney Paired Donation program is responsible for saving hundreds of lives across Canada, experts say. Here’s how it saved (at least) two more.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Good luck to Bay Area kidney donors Amy McCann and Adam Cozzette and the rest of their "Renal Warrior" team to compete in the 300-mile-long Source to City race. They'll run, bike and kayak from the Adirondack Mountains to Manhattan! Rock on! www.ktvu.com/news/bay-are... #KidneyDonor #SourcetoCity
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Bay Area kidney donors, recipient gear up for 300-mile race in hopes of inspiring others
Some Bay Area kidney donors and recipients are defying expectations, as they take on a race more than 300 miles long.
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Donate Life Arizona @donatelifeaz.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Nothing brings people together like good food, great music and dancing! Donor Network of Arizona celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music and a folklórico performance this week ✨
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Iowa resident Cory Tiefenthaler donated a kidney to save the life of a friend he met while restoring a 1957 Chevy! Now they're almost finished with the car and excited to take it to car shows. Rock on! #kidneydonor www.ktiv.com/2025/09/17/g...
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The Gift of Life: a friendship formed over an old car that led to a selfless gift
Cory’s kidney wasn’t a direct match, but he donated a kidney on Terry’s behalf through a national kidney exchange chain. His donation set off a series of life-saving transplants.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Last week, California resident Heath Meyer donated a kidney to save the life of a friend in Wisconsin! “I felt like I either give up an organ that I don’t really need, we don’t need two kidneys, or I lose my dear friend,” he said. Rock on! #KidneyDonor fox5sandiego.com/news/local-n...
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rebeccagriff.bsky.social @rebeccagriff.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
one amazing organ donor!
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Blake @1kdne.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
#DonateLife #ShareYourSpare
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This disease is on the rise—and many people don’t know that they have it — National Geographic
Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about its risk factors—and why there's new reason to hope for more effective tre...
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 04/09/2025
Being legally blind, Bob faced much adversity in his life. That didn't stop him when the time came to donate his kidney to Amber, saving her life. Congratulations to you both on celebrating over a month #kidneystrong!
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Three cheers for Trisha Phillips, who donated a kidney to her best friend and went on to create the nonprofit Multicultural Miracle Donor Foundation to address medical mistrust and misinformation in communities of color! www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/d... #KidneyDonor
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'If I could do it again, I would': Donor details kidney transplant that helped save friend's life
Trisha Phillips now runs a foundation aiming to address medical mistrust and misinformation in communities of color.
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Kansas grandmother Francie Foster, 61, will donate a kidney to a local chef next Tuesday! “I’m sure that some people are like, ‘Really?’” Foster said of her decision. “But I was just kind of like, ‘Why not me?’” Best wishes to everyone involved! www.kansas.com/entertainmen... #KidneyDonor
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Wichita chef needed a lifesaving kidney. A virtual stranger offered one of hers.
The surgery will happen on Tuesday.
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 21/08/2025
What Dan O’Connell, someone with no connection to kidney disease, learned in his college class inspired him to donate a kidney to a stranger and become an advocate for kidney health. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
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How a College Student Donated a Kidney to a Stranger and Found His Voice as an Advocate
In college, Dan learned about kidney failure. That lesson inspired him to donate a kidney to a stranger and become a strong advocate for kidney health.
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Brian Rifkin @brianrifkin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Hey #MedSky anyone got $3?!
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Denisse Takes @denissetakes.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
'Fire Starter' is nearing 10,000 streams! Small number for most, big milestone for me. I appreciate every single one of you for supporting my work. It's difficult to reach that number on a marketing budget of $0. Just sent the next song to mix last week. #altrock #music
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Nicola @nicolataylor.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Or to quote myself: In a world gone bad, the smallest act of kindness makes a world of difference.
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rebeccagriff.bsky.social @rebeccagriff.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Well worth the read , two amazing sisters! I’m still in need of a kidney transplant. I’ve been on the list for over 4 years. To apply to see if you are a match go to: www.ohsulivingdonor.org all inquiries are confidential. To learn more about organ donation go to: www.donatelifenw.org
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Denisse Takes @denissetakes.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Artists for Immigrants: streamlabscharity.com/@raydiosilen...
Tweet by Ray Mendoza Landa @RaydioSilence

Artists for Immigrants is a charity campaign fundraiser with the goal to raise money for CHIRLA. This event is in response to the injustices that are currently impacting our beloved Latino community across the country. Charity Campaign link in bio!
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Ms.S-School Counselor @msscounselor.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Please RP, or donate if you can. Need help to #clearthelist 🫶🏻Ms.Schneider- Elementary School Counselor 💝 Upstate NY 🌟 Title 1 school 4️⃣ years as a counselor 🗞️ Newspaper Club editor 🍎 K-5th Grade 🌟 Safe space builder for ALL! 🩵🖤 Any donations are so appreciated! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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rebeccagriff.bsky.social @rebeccagriff.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Absolutely love this! Organ donors truly renew lives!
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Rock 1 Kidney @rock1kidney.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Here's to Baltimore resident Alison Bucklin, who is about to donate a kidney to a fellow teacher! “The next thing in my life that I’m supposed to do is help her with this,” she says. Good luck to everyone involved! bit.ly/4f8oNgl #kidneydonor #kidneydonation
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She needed a kidney transplant. Then a familiar face emerged.
For a successful living kidney transplant, donor and recipient have to match up on a lot of things — but not personality.
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 04/08/2025
Living donors, like Monica, are kidney heroes. But so are transplant recipients, care partners, doctors, and loved ones. This month, we're celebrating all kidney heroes for Kidney Heroes Giving Day on August 19. Honor your hero today: bit.ly/4lWukt2
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CLSmithPhotography @cls180.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Lots of kittens are available at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood, OR like little Mantis here 😈 #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop
Short haired gray kitten with golden eyes looks out at viewer from and orange blanket
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 31/07/2025
Without the New Era Act, patients face delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and families watching loved ones progress to end-stage kidney disease. Tell your Representatives to take action today: bit.ly/3TdcYvh
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ilovemyducks.bsky.social @ilovemyducks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Day one 🦆 Football is officially back in Eugene! #GoDucks
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ilovemyducks.bsky.social @ilovemyducks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Join the Flock! ⚽️ Register ➡️ goducks.com/form/3159 #GoDucks
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Stranger donates kidney after seeing social media post | kens5.com - goo.gl/alerts/MrGRPA #GoogleAlerts
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Jen Reeder @jenreeder.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Kidney donor Steve Erickson volunteers with his Lab mix, Hercules, at Craig Hospital’s animal-assisted intervention program to help people rehabilitating from medically induced comas and other serious situations. So cool! justlabsmagazine.com/ja25-reeder-... #dogs #Labs #kidneydonor
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In Their Debt: Heroic Hercules - Just Labs Magazine
Lab proves powerful for patient rehabilitation and recovery at Craig Hospital. by Jen Reeder Lead photo: Kelly Secor, CTRS, a Therapeutic Recreation Technician at Craig Hospital, playes a game with He...
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Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Cheese 🐶 Young female Domestic Short Hair Adoptable from Greenhill Humane Society SPCA (Eugene, OR) www.petfinder.com/cat/cheese-772176…
Cheese is a Young Domestic Short Hair
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annagaddy.bsky.social @annagaddy.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Mike Crowley, CEO of NKFWi is showing off his post-living-donor health by cycling to all Wisconsin’s transplant centers! I love all the work @nkf does to spread awareness.
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Dfibkitty @dfibkitty.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
I don’t know who needs to hear this but this morning in the 1st mile of my training run I linked together 2 of my sprints for the 1st time in my entire life. I was born w/ a malformed heart & couldn’t #run at all until after my #hearttransplant 7 years ago. SWEET VICTORY! 🏃‍♀️💪🏻 #joy #donatelife
Meme of a rainbow starburst on a grey background with dark text in the center that reads “There is a past version of you that is SO PROUD of how far you have come. XX” The dark text is overlaid over semi-transparent text that reads “Hey Girl.”
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy due to climate crisis. Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east U.S., are spreading to areas previously too cold for them, by @olliemilman.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... via @theguardian.com
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‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis
Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for them
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WishingOne @beautifuldays.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
#inspirationalquotes #HomelesslivesMatter
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Denisse Takes @denissetakes.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Fire Starter is out now! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... Featuring backup by @princesslettuce.bsky.social‬ and Dr. Nowt. #altrock #musicsky
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Denisse Takes @denissetakes.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
for lovers of 90s alternative rock: free download codes for my new song 'Exhale' e3hx-hmes bdeh-vgrd dh8s-gbhh sens-3xq5 srde-cvyr Redeem here: denissetakes.bandcamp.com/yum #altrock #musicsky
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Denisse Takes - Exhale (feat. Dr. Nowt & Princess Lettuce) Music Video
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
A Nurse's Gift: University Health hero donates kidney to save coworker's life - goo.gl/alerts/rqsNJm #GoogleAlerts
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A Nurse's Gift: University Health hero donates kidney to save coworker's life
SAN ANTONIO — As National Nurses Week concludes, University Health is spotlighting a remarkable act of compassion by one of its own. Mallissa Garcia, a nurse at
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
For many Americans with kidney disease, Medicaid is the difference between getting care or going without. Every cut to Medicaid puts lives at risk. Tell your lawmakers we must strengthen, not weaken, this essential program. bit.ly/4d3jdLt
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Call For Medicaid!
The House of Representatives is considering a proposal that makes significant cuts to Medicaid on Wednesday, May 7.
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Donate Life Arizona @donatelifeaz.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
449 volunteer hours. 39 flag-raisings. 173 participating organizations. sponsorships from Goldbook Financial & Phoenix Children's and 126 registration tables later. THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate life this April. Same time next year?
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Did you know cats and dogs can develop kidney disease just like people? Since May is #NationalPetMonth, it’s a great time to explore how kidney disease affects humans and pets — and how you can protect their health and yours. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
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Pets Can Get Kidney Disease Too. Learn How to Protect Them
Learn how kidney disease affects pets and people. Get tips to protect your and your pet’s kidney health.
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