Actor Jesse Eisenberg to Donate a Kidney. Here’s Why It Matters.
Actor Jesse Eisenberg is going beyond the screen. He’s gearing up to donate a kidney to a stranger this December. In a recent interview he called the decision “a no-brainer” and said his longtime habit of donating blood led him to this next step.Make it stand out
Why it matters: Living kidney donation to someone unknown (a “non-directed” or altruistic donation) is rare. It not only saves a life, but can trigger a chain that helps multiple patients on the waiting list. Eisenberg also notes that thanks to registry programs his own family remains protected if they ever needed a transplant.
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