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Educational EventsThe Big Ask, The Big Give

the big ask, the big give

Español: Sábado, 24 de Enero, 2026


English: Saturday, November 22

Virtual

Virtual

Presented by

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looking for a living donor

connecting you to resources and education

This 4-hour training program is designed to help kidney patients find a living donor. Created for kidney patients on the waitlist, family members, friends, and potential living donors, this workshop provides education about living donation and transplant and teaches 7 Key Strategies for finding a living donor, taught in a highly interactive and engaging format. The goals of this workshop are:

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  • To educate patients on the waitlist, family members, friends and potential donors about the benefits of living organ donation

  • To educate patients on the waitlist and their support communities about methods to successfully share their stories in order to find a living donor and reduce waiting time

  • To educate potential living donors about the process of donation and ways to offer an organ to a waitlist candidate

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** Please Note: Like all NKFI Educational Events, this program is presented free of charge.

Overview

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Evento virtual en español: 

Sábado, 24 de Enero, 2026

10AM-12PM

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​English Virtual Event: 

Saturday, November 22

10AM-12PM

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ticket information

  • Registration is free: as are all program materials.

  • Pre-registration online: is requested for all attendees.

  • Donations: to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois are welcome and will help cover additional program expenses.

Location & Details

location & details

FECHA

 Sábado, 24 de Enero, 2026

10AM - 12PM

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LOCATION

Virtual

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DATE

 Saturday, November 22, 2025

10AM - 12PM

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LOCATION

Virtual

PRESENTATION MATERIALS 

All materials are free to access, and available for download. Please download and/or print them, as you’ll need them during the program.​

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Click to download the "Share Your Story Card"

Click to download the "Finding a Living Donor Participant handouts"

MATERIALES DE LA PRESENTACIÓN

Los materiales son de acceso gratuito y  disponibles para descargar​​​. Debes tenerlos a la mano, ya que los necesitarás durante el programa.

Haga clic para descargar el modelo de carta para familiares y amigos

Haga clic para descargar el folleto de "Buscando un donante vivo"

Tarjeta de información de contacto

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AGENDA:

 

10:00 AM   Welcome and Goals​​

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10:10 AM   Bust Myths​

 

                        Know the Facts

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10:30 AM   Create Your story and Share Your Story

    

​11:00 AM   Create an Action Plan

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11:15AM    Living Donor Resources

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11:25AM   NKFI Resources

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11:35AM   Q&A for Professionals and Panelists

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12:00PM   Thank you and Wrap-Up

 

*Agenda subject to change

ORDEN DEL DIA:

 

10:00 AM   Bienvenida y Objetivos​

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10:10 AM   Derribar Los Mitos ​

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                        Conocer Los Datos Ciertos​​​

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10:30 AM   Crear Su Propia Historia y Compartir Su Historia

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11:00 AM   Crear un plan de acción

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11:15AM    Recursos de Donaciones en Vida

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11:25AM   Recursos de NKF

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11:35AM   Preguntas y Respuestas Para Profesionales y
                Panelistas

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12:00PM   Gracias y Resumen

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*Agenda sujeta a cambios

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Sponsors

program sponsor

you make the difference

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. For more information on sponsoring programs, contact Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org

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