A Small Part of Me: A Kidney Donor's Story

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Site Last Updated:
December 2, 2008

This site was first created by Mike Dias, who was killed in a car accident in Feb of 98.

Mike, we miss you!

During the process of donating a kidney to my brother Mike, I found that very little information was directed toward the donor, and therefore decided to write a book about my experiences. After long searches at libraries and institutions, I concluded that most information on the subject of donation was directed at the recipient. This book walks the donor through every step of the way. It is easy-to-read, with humor and factual information.
Throughout this ordeal, my feelings ranged from a happy high knowing that I would be doing something meaningful in life to a very frightened low not knowing what to expect with all the pre-operative tests and ultimately, the operation. My book details what the prospective donor can expect when donating one of his or her healthy kidneys.

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New!!!!!!!
New Edition - second printing - released February, 2000
with a chapter written by Ken's wife telling her views
being the spouse of a donor.

"I have read Ken's book and believe it will become a
valuable resource for prospective donors."

- William R. Molloy, ACSW
National Kidney Foundation
Director, Patient and Family Services

"I provide all our potential donors a copy of your book. Everyone finds your book easy to read, comprehensive, accurate, and inspirational."

- Bette Hopkins-Garcia, RN
Rhode Island Hospital
Clinical Transplant Coordinator

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Author Ken Anderson

Kenneth outside his home in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

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Ken and Mike

Testing revealed that, of eight siblings, Ken would be the best donor with an almost identical match. Only a twin would have been better!