Giving Hope. Finding Hope.
Every kidney has the power to change a life.
Kidney Angels supports living kidney donors, transplant recipients, and their loved ones through awareness, compassionate guidance, and a community built on hope.
Source: National Kidney Registry
90,000+
Men, women, and children are on the national kidney transplant waiting list.
6,000
People donate a kidney every year in the United States.
2-10 Years
Typical wait time for a deceased kidney donor
1954
The year the first successful kidney transplant was performed.
Kidney Angels began with a son's extraordinary gift
More than 34 years ago, in 1992, our founder, Eugene Petriella, made the profound act of generosity in donating his kidney to his mother. At the time, living kidney donation was still relatively rare, and Eugene was 1 of just 2,535 people who became living organ donors that year.
While living donation has grown dramatically since 1992, the need for kidneys has grown even faster. Today, more than 95,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney transplant, representing nearly 87% of everyone waiting for all organ transplants nationwide.
That growing need is what inspired the creation of Kidney Angels. We are a welcoming nonprofit, dedicated to supporting living kidney donors, transplant recipients, caregivers, and families. Through compassionate guidance and a community built on lived experience, we strive to ensure that no one has to face the kidney donation journey alone.
What is a Kidney Angel?
A Kidney Angel can be anyone who chooses to show up with compassion, support, and hope.
A Kidney Angel is someone who makes the extraordinary choice to become a living kidney donor. It is an act of compassion that has the power to transform another person’s life—and create a lasting impact far beyond the moment of donation.
Becoming a Kidney Angel means offering someone hope when they need it most. It means giving the possibility of more time, more memories, and a future that once felt uncertain.
Community & Advocacy
We raise awareness, connect people with trusted resources, and build a community where no one has to face the journey alone.
Recipient & Family Support
Helping kidney transplant recipients and their loved ones find strength, support, and hope through every chapter of their journey.
Living Donor Support
Supporting individuals considering the extraordinary gift of living kidney donation, helping them navigate each step with confidence and care.
No matter where you are on your kidney journey, Kidney Angels is here to provide
hope, guidance, and compassionate support every step of the way.
