Teen Lives Transformed by Living Kidney Donations in Landmark US Cases

6 articles · Updated · NYU Langone Health · Apr 10

Two teenagers in the US received life-saving kidney transplants from living donors in separate, notable cases.
On Long Island, a stranger donated a kidney to 13-year-old Elias Manolis after seeing his story on the news; in Florida, Arianna Crockett received a remote donor kidney.
These cases highlight the growing role of living and remote kidney donations, offering hope to thousands of children awaiting transplants nationwide.

How does the National Kidney Registry ensure equitable access to remote kidney donations for all?

What specific policies could incentivize more living kidney donations and save billions in healthcare?

What are the long-term health impacts and comprehensive support systems for altruistic living kidney donors?

What ethical considerations arise when public pleas are used to find life-saving kidney donors?

Are there psychological support programs for living donors, especially strangers, after their donation?

How do different socioeconomic factors impact a patient's chance of finding a compatible living kidney donor?