Support for Donors

Whether planned for or not, organ donation can be a challenging experience for families. Grief and trauma at their own loss mix with the joy of being able to help others. The National Kidney Foundation's Donor Family Councils provide a place for families to share their feelings with others who have gone through the same experience.

The Patient and Family Council (PFC) was founded in 1995 by the National Kidney Foundation, for people with kidney disease and their families. It provides an avenue for patients to express their concerns and identify problems so that the Foundation can help address those concerns and problems in an effective way. The Patient and Family Council is the fastest growing and largest patient organization dedicated to issues affecting individuals with kidney disease and their families.