Living Kidney Donors Network Webinars and Workshops
Workshops:
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time In Ann Arbor, MI
Click here for printable PDF version for the July 17 & 21 workshops
Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Advocate - Lutheran General Hospital
775 Dempster Street
Room 1042
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Loop Location
155 N. Wacker Dr.
2nd flr. Conference Center
Chicago, IL 60606
FREE PARKING
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Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
National Convention on PKD
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
San Diego, CA
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These are complimentary classes offered by the Living Kidney Donors Network Foundation and are taught by transplant recipients and living donors who bring practical applications to this critical subject.
Class size is limited - so please register by calling 312-473-3772 or emailing: workshop@lkdn.org For more information on the Living Kidney Donors Network Workshop, please go to: www.lkdn.org
Webinars:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Click here to sign up
If you would like to listen to a recording of a recent LKDN Webinar – Click here
The fear of asking someone to donate a kidney is the greatest barrier for pursuing living donation. In truth, patients rarely need to ask directly. Most living donors say they volunteered to donate once they heard about their family member or friend’s need. When surveyed after the transplant, living donors are quick to respond that they would donate again, without hesitation.
Having your donor find you
Webinar & Workshop Overview
The Living Kidney Donors Network (LKDN) Webinars and Workshops have two goals, to educate you about living donation and to teach you the skills to effectively communicate your need to family members and friends.
What You’ll Learn
The information discussed is divided into two main segments; the first educates you about living donation. The second discusses effective communication techniques you can use to let others know about your situation. The LKDN webinars and workshops are taught by kidney transplant recipients and donors. Peer assisted learning has proven to be a very effective model.
Educational Component
The more knowledgeable you have about living donation, the more confidence you’ll have in talking about it. Over the past few years, medical advances have totally changed the transplant process for the donor and the recipient. You will learn about these changes which will give you a new and more positive outlook on the whole transplant process.
How to Communicate Your Need to Others
Having the knowledge about living kidney transplants is important, combining that with good communication skills and information on how to let more people know about your need for a transplant will increase the likelihood of success.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who needs, or will need a kidney transplant will benefit from the seminar. If there is someone that wants to help you spread the word about your need, we call them Advocates, ask them to sign up for the webinar or have them attend with you.
How to Sign Up for the Webinar
The webinar is FREE. You can attend the webinar by using any PC (Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista) or Mac (Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer) that has broadband internet access. If you don’t have access, your local library may be able to help.
