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In Illinois, there are more than 4,600 individuals who are waiting for a transplant, and approximately two-thirds of them are waiting for kidneys. The average wait for a kidney transplant in Illinois can be 5 to 7 years. For those who have willing family members or friends, living donation may also be an option.
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois provides support, educational programs and materials for those individuals who are either considering or living with transplant because the best choice is an informed choice.
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Springfield Patient Education Day - Celebrating Life Through Transplantation
This combined educational program offers information for individuals living with transplantation and for those who are currently on dialysis and considering transplantation. Transplant recipients and their families will learn tips and tricks to prolong the life of their transplants as well as important insurance updates. Dialysis patients have the option to hear about transplant options, fluid management and tasteful ways to maintain a renal diet.
For more information please call 312.321.1500.
Preparing for Transplantation
This program has been developed for those waiting or contemplating a transplant of all organ types. Preparing for Transplantation typically includes discussions on the pre-transplant work-up, "Can I Be a Candidate?", the post transplant lifestyle, the waiting list process and financial issues and concerns. There is also a special session to ask questions directly to transplant recipients. Also featured is a full exhibitor area for transplant organizations, support groups and pharmaceutical companies, as well as a help desk for individual questions and concerns.
For more information, please contact Nicole Sisen at 312.321.1500 x246 or via email to nsisen@nkfi.org.
Living With Transplantation
Living With Transplantation is an educational event for all organ transplant recipients, which provides information helpful to them in maintaining their transplants for as long as possible. Recipients are also provided a venue for interaction and networking among their peers and the transplant community. For more information, please contact Nicole Sisen at 312.321.1500 x246 or via email to nsisen@nkfi.org.
U.S. Transplant Games
July 2012
The U.S. Transplant Games are the nation's premier athletic competition held every two years for recipients of life-saving organ transplants. This Olympic-style event unites more than 6,000 athletes and spectators from across the United States for exciting competition in 37 events representing 13 sports. The event has been presented by the National Kidney Foundation since 1990.
The official of site for Team Illinois is www.team-illinois.org. Please visit this site for 2010 highlights, photos of athletes in competitions and the most up to date information regarding the 2012 Games.