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Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Kidneys for Kindness Golf Tournament!
We’re excited to announce that registration is officially open for our 2nd Annual Kidneys for Kindness Golf Tournament! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event supporting kidney donors across the U.S. Gather your team, hit the greens, and join us for a day filled with fun, community, and giving back. Stay tuned for more details, and secure your spot or sponsorship today!
Join Us Monday, September 8th, 2025 at the Owl’s Nest in Thornton, New Hampshire
About Kidneys for Kindness
Founded in 2023, Kidneys for Kindness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting kidney donors and raising awareness about kidney health. Our mission is driven by real-life connections and the profound impact of generosity.
We were inspired by a life-changing act of kindness, when a compassionate co-worker donated a kidney to save a mother’s life, prompting us to act and create change.
Online Resource Center
Our Resource Center provides valuable information and tools for kidney donors and recipients to navigate their journeys with confidence.
Community Events
We create impactful awareness campaigns to educate communities about kidney disease and the critical need for organ donations.
Support Networks
We establish support networks that connect kidney donors and recipients, fostering empathy and understanding through shared experiences.
Take Action Today
Join our mission to create awareness and support for kidney health. Your contribution can make a huge difference.
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Discover the powerful stories of individuals whose lives have been changed through kindness and organ donation.
Testimonials
“My kidney donation journey started in 2023 when I heard about a woman in North Alabama—where I live—desperately needing a kidney. After talking it over with my husband, Jackson, I decided to apply to be a donor. I wasn’t a match for her, but the desire to help someone didn’t go away.
Fast forward to April 2024—I saw a Facebook post from a mother in New Hampshire searching for a donor to save her teenage daughter’s life. Something in me just knew I had to try. I clicked the link, which led me to Mass General in Boston, and filled out the form. Then in July, I got the call: they asked if I was still interested in helping my recipient, Jen. Without hesitation, I said yes!
In October, I flew to Boston for testing to see if I was a match. On October 7th, I got the news—I was a match!
While we didn’t have to pay any medical expenses, we were still responsible for travel, lodging, and food. That’s when I found Kidneys for Kindness (KFK) through a Facebook group. I called and spoke with Kelly, who walked me through what they do and how they could help. Two national programs had already turned us down, so we started asking for help online. No matter what, I was going to give Jen my kidney—whether we had the funds or not.
We flew to Boston on December 29th, and on January 7th, 2025, we had our surgeries. Everything went great! During my recovery in Boston, Kelly Dyer from KFK even came to visit, bringing gifts and an incredibly generous donation to help with travel costs. She is the real deal—someone who truly cares about helping others. Thanks to KFK’s support, I haven’t had to stress about finances and can focus entirely on healing.
This has been an incredible journey, and I’m so grateful to everyone who made it possible.”
Fast forward to April 2024—I saw a Facebook post from a mother in New Hampshire searching for a donor to save her teenage daughter’s life. Something in me just knew I had to try. I clicked the link, which led me to Mass General in Boston, and filled out the form. Then in July, I got the call: they asked if I was still interested in helping my recipient, Jen. Without hesitation, I said yes!
In October, I flew to Boston for testing to see if I was a match. On October 7th, I got the news—I was a match!
While we didn’t have to pay any medical expenses, we were still responsible for travel, lodging, and food. That’s when I found Kidneys for Kindness (KFK) through a Facebook group. I called and spoke with Kelly, who walked me through what they do and how they could help. Two national programs had already turned us down, so we started asking for help online. No matter what, I was going to give Jen my kidney—whether we had the funds or not.
We flew to Boston on December 29th, and on January 7th, 2025, we had our surgeries. Everything went great! During my recovery in Boston, Kelly Dyer from KFK even came to visit, bringing gifts and an incredibly generous donation to help with travel costs. She is the real deal—someone who truly cares about helping others. Thanks to KFK’s support, I haven’t had to stress about finances and can focus entirely on healing.
This has been an incredible journey, and I’m so grateful to everyone who made it possible.”
“Becoming an organ donor was not something I ever really considered. My husband was diagnosed with End Stage Renal disease a few years ago. The news was very difficult for both of us. He had so much difficulty that he had to stop working. I spent the next two years working as much as possible to offset our expenses. I began praying daily for a kidney donor. We were both exhausted. I cried out to the Lord because I knew I couldn’t keep working overtime forever. My husband needed my attention and I needed rest. One of my favorite songs came on the radio called “Do something” by Matthew West. This song talks about all the things that we endure in life. All the trials that come our way and the singer sings, “why don’t you just do something?” This is his pleading to God about sickness , homelessness, war and any other thing that brings us stress and anxiety. The response heard from God is “ I did. I created you!” We are made to be a part of the solution to those problems. As I was driving to work listening to this song it hit me. I should get tested to see if I’m a match. Lo and behold, I was! After a few months of testing I was approved to be my husbands donor! We had our transplant surgeries on November 8th 2024!
In the meantime, God was at work behind the scenes. My sister-in-law started a go fund me to help us with our bills that had been accumulating. This helped us out quite a bit. Through this my Stepfather heard what we were going through and wanted to help. His co- worker happened to be Kelly Dyer’s former husband. She is the founder of Kidneys for Kindness.He gave my stepfather her number. They talked and she was ready to help us. It’s amazing how God works. I hadn’t heard of Kidneys for Kindness before. Kelly called me one afternoon when I was home recovering from my donation surgery. She asked a few questions about our story and planned a time to come and meet us.
I was totally overwhelmed when she and her board members came to my home. They came in and presented us with such a generous gift of $2500. They brought flowers, their Kidneys for Kindness candle, and a bag of kFK swag. They were there for our family during a very scary time.
Taking the leap of faith to becoming a kidney donor meant that I needed to trust fully that the Lord would provide for our every need. He did. He does and He always will. He provided very skilled teams for my husband and myself at Lahey Hospital, an army of people to help us before during and after surgery. To top it all off we didn’t worry about being unable to pay the bills during that time.
My Stepfather planned a pancake breakfast to give back to Kidneys for Kindness. I was honored to be able to volunteer along side this amazing organization. I got a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes. Kelly and her team work tirelessly to get the word out. They support living donors by being there to talk, helping them financially and raising awareness to others. The sense of community is palpable. So many Kidneys for Kindness supporters showed up. Many people that heard our story through my Stepfather came and volunteered their time. The Gilford Sportsman’s Club even gave a generous donation and so many of their members came to support this cause. This organization is making a difference and touching so many lives. The ripple effect is real. Love is at the root of it all.
Consider getting tested to be an organ donor. If you cannot donate an organ, there is something you can do to be part of the solution. You can volunteer with Kidneys for Kindness, make a financial donation or attend one of their fundraising opportunities. Do something.”
In the meantime, God was at work behind the scenes. My sister-in-law started a go fund me to help us with our bills that had been accumulating. This helped us out quite a bit. Through this my Stepfather heard what we were going through and wanted to help. His co- worker happened to be Kelly Dyer’s former husband. She is the founder of Kidneys for Kindness.He gave my stepfather her number. They talked and she was ready to help us. It’s amazing how God works. I hadn’t heard of Kidneys for Kindness before. Kelly called me one afternoon when I was home recovering from my donation surgery. She asked a few questions about our story and planned a time to come and meet us.
I was totally overwhelmed when she and her board members came to my home. They came in and presented us with such a generous gift of $2500. They brought flowers, their Kidneys for Kindness candle, and a bag of kFK swag. They were there for our family during a very scary time.
Taking the leap of faith to becoming a kidney donor meant that I needed to trust fully that the Lord would provide for our every need. He did. He does and He always will. He provided very skilled teams for my husband and myself at Lahey Hospital, an army of people to help us before during and after surgery. To top it all off we didn’t worry about being unable to pay the bills during that time.
My Stepfather planned a pancake breakfast to give back to Kidneys for Kindness. I was honored to be able to volunteer along side this amazing organization. I got a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes. Kelly and her team work tirelessly to get the word out. They support living donors by being there to talk, helping them financially and raising awareness to others. The sense of community is palpable. So many Kidneys for Kindness supporters showed up. Many people that heard our story through my Stepfather came and volunteered their time. The Gilford Sportsman’s Club even gave a generous donation and so many of their members came to support this cause. This organization is making a difference and touching so many lives. The ripple effect is real. Love is at the root of it all.
Consider getting tested to be an organ donor. If you cannot donate an organ, there is something you can do to be part of the solution. You can volunteer with Kidneys for Kindness, make a financial donation or attend one of their fundraising opportunities. Do something.”
“My name is Rita, and I recently had the honor of donating a kidney to my husband, who had been battling kidney failure for five years. It was a deeply personal journey, filled with both hope and challenges. During this time, I was fortunate to receive support from Kidney for Kindness, and I can’t express enough gratitude for their generosity.
Their help allowed me to focus on recovery without the added stress of financial burdens. The kindness and encouragement I received reassured me that I was not alone. Thanks to their support, my husband and I are now embracing a new chapter in our lives with renewed health and hope.
I encourage anyone considering kidney donation to reach out to Kidney for Kindness. Their compassion truly makes a difference. I will forever be thankful for their generosity and kindness.”
Their help allowed me to focus on recovery without the added stress of financial burdens. The kindness and encouragement I received reassured me that I was not alone. Thanks to their support, my husband and I are now embracing a new chapter in our lives with renewed health and hope.
I encourage anyone considering kidney donation to reach out to Kidney for Kindness. Their compassion truly makes a difference. I will forever be thankful for their generosity and kindness.”
“My name is Tiffani Cardinale and I am a proud kidney donor and blessed recipient of Kidneys for Kindness. I am also a wife, a mother of a 3-year old (2 year old at the time of my donation) and a social worker in NH. To understand the impact of Kindneys for Kindness in my life, you need to know a little more about my story.
Back in early March, my wife started to feel like she had a cold that would go away with over-the-counter meds but it lingered for a few weeks. She was sick and visited urgent care several times over this period and the next few months. Throughout this she felt tired and nauseous. She wasn’t eating much and just overall exhausted and sick.
On March 27th, we took a trip where my wife couldn’t leave the hotel. We luckily made it back to NH urgent care where they drew labs. My wife’s creatinine was 13.1. For reference, a normal patient’s creatinine level is less than 1. After what felt like millions of scans, labs, tests, and a kidney biopsy the doctors diagnosed her with Granulomatosis with polyangiitis also known as Wegeners which is an autoimmune disorder that attacked her kidneys leading to stage 5 kidney failure. She started dialysis and we began the process to find a kidney donor.
I applied, along with 10 other friends and family members. I quickly moved through the process. Admittedly nervous, for several reasons but especially due to concerns for cost with both of us out of work and our little guy. As I moved forward, I was connected with Kelly from Kidneys for Kindness. Kelly was the first (and only!) kidney donor that I spoke to throughout the process. She empowered me, comforted me, shared information, and was someone I could talk to about my journey. Kelly truly lives her message and her leadership of Kidneys for Kindness amplifies its success and helps to deepen its impact. In addition to the power of Kelly’s connection, Kidneys for Kindness provided me with financial support in order to help pay for bills in my recovery as I was out of work and did not have “earned time” as I am self-employed. These funds helped take financial and emotional stress off our plates as we went through this major process. Kelly was available throughout the process for other needs as well and checked in on us as we went through surgery which was truly invaluable.
I am so grateful for Kelly, Kidneys for Kindness, and our families and friends that gathered around us during our kidney transplant process. This support allowed me to make an incredible difference in my wife and son’s (and my!) lives. We have time and health back which is absolutely priceless. Thank you doesn’t feel like enough. I am so grateful that Kidneys for Kindness continues to garner support and I would love to do whatever possible to help continue that gift for others as well. I know Kidneys for Kindness will continue to make a huge difference by providing opportunity the for others out there to feel empowered to donate too, and what an incredible legacy that is!”
Back in early March, my wife started to feel like she had a cold that would go away with over-the-counter meds but it lingered for a few weeks. She was sick and visited urgent care several times over this period and the next few months. Throughout this she felt tired and nauseous. She wasn’t eating much and just overall exhausted and sick.
On March 27th, we took a trip where my wife couldn’t leave the hotel. We luckily made it back to NH urgent care where they drew labs. My wife’s creatinine was 13.1. For reference, a normal patient’s creatinine level is less than 1. After what felt like millions of scans, labs, tests, and a kidney biopsy the doctors diagnosed her with Granulomatosis with polyangiitis also known as Wegeners which is an autoimmune disorder that attacked her kidneys leading to stage 5 kidney failure. She started dialysis and we began the process to find a kidney donor.
I applied, along with 10 other friends and family members. I quickly moved through the process. Admittedly nervous, for several reasons but especially due to concerns for cost with both of us out of work and our little guy. As I moved forward, I was connected with Kelly from Kidneys for Kindness. Kelly was the first (and only!) kidney donor that I spoke to throughout the process. She empowered me, comforted me, shared information, and was someone I could talk to about my journey. Kelly truly lives her message and her leadership of Kidneys for Kindness amplifies its success and helps to deepen its impact. In addition to the power of Kelly’s connection, Kidneys for Kindness provided me with financial support in order to help pay for bills in my recovery as I was out of work and did not have “earned time” as I am self-employed. These funds helped take financial and emotional stress off our plates as we went through this major process. Kelly was available throughout the process for other needs as well and checked in on us as we went through surgery which was truly invaluable.
I am so grateful for Kelly, Kidneys for Kindness, and our families and friends that gathered around us during our kidney transplant process. This support allowed me to make an incredible difference in my wife and son’s (and my!) lives. We have time and health back which is absolutely priceless. Thank you doesn’t feel like enough. I am so grateful that Kidneys for Kindness continues to garner support and I would love to do whatever possible to help continue that gift for others as well. I know Kidneys for Kindness will continue to make a huge difference by providing opportunity the for others out there to feel empowered to donate too, and what an incredible legacy that is!”