Wait times for deceased-donor kidney transplants grow longer each year. Living kidney donation offers a faster path to transplantation, but limited knowledge about living donation and the discomfort of discussing such a sensitive subject can make finding a donor challenging. To address this need, The Brave Exchange is a virtual community platform designed to support waitlisted kidney patients in their journey to find a living donor through the power of sharing their story.

Understanding the unique challenges and isolation patients often experience in their search for a donor, The Brave Exchange provides a structured, empowering environment where patients and their advocates have access to ongoing guidance, educational tools, and a supportive community.

This unique platform bridges a critical gap in patient care by ensuring that support doesn’t end once a patient is waitlisted but instead continues, offering engagement and resources every step of the way.

Our Mission

At The Brave Exchange, our mission is to help reduce wait times on dialysis and on the organ transplant waiting list while providing equitable access to kidney transplantations.

Our Purpose

We empower waitlisted kidney patients to take control of their transplant journey by helping them find a living donor. The guidance we provide equips patients with the resources they need to confidently ask someone to become their living kidney donor, reducing their time on dialysis and the organ transplant waiting list.