My comments: I signed up for this free webinar last week. Facilitator Harvey Mysel (he is a patient who got a kidney from his wife) narrates live with an accompanying powerpoint presentation for one hour. There is a comment box where you can ask questions as the webinar progresses and you are responded to by staff, and at the end questions are answered by Harvey. I think it is a well presented program on how to make your story available so that you can find a living kidney donor. There are 3 more webinars coming up - shown below.Having Your Donor Find YouLiving Kidney Donors Network Webinar
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Admission Closed/Fully Subscribed
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Admission Closed/Fully Subscribed
Monday, February 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Click here to sign up
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/339190577Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Click here to sign up
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/360566569Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM Central Time - Click here to sign up
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/485061041The 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.
Webinar Overview
The Living Kidney Donors Network (LKDN) Webinar has 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 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.
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