Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation

The Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation (APKD) is a non-profit organization based in Toledo, Ohio. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Michael A. Rees and a group of passionate individuals, APKD is dedicated to facilitating paired kidney donation. The organization employs 14 people and generates annual revenue exceeding $10,000. APKD provides transplant center personnel with the training and resources needed to utilize its Nobel Prize-winning matching algorithm, developed by Alvin Roth PhD. This algorithm efficiently connects incompatible kidney donor-recipient pairs, accelerating the matching process and enhancing success rates. APKD also offers comprehensive concierge-level support for transplant centers, allowing coordinators to focus on patients and families. What sets APKD apart is its unique, no-penalty, and cost-effective approach to paired donation. Beyond facilitating matches, APKD provides transplant center partners with the most extensive donor support program in the nation. This program encompasses coverage of transplant-related expenses and comprehensive insurance for living donors against any complications arising from their nephrectomy. For more information about APKD and its services, please visit their website at paireddonation.org.