National Kidney Month
March 1 - March 31
March is National Kidney Month, a time to focus on kidney health as a vital part of overall well-being. While we honor the generosity of kidney donors and celebrate recipients whose lives and health have been restored, this month challenges us to take proactive steps that help prevent kidney disease and keep more people off the transplant waiting list.
More than 35 million people in the U.S. are living with kidney disease, and over 102,000 individuals are currently waiting for a kidney transplant. In 2025, the generosity of 21,795 living and deceased kidney donors made 27,575 kidney transplants possible, an extraordinary reminder of the lifesaving power of donation.
National Kidney Month is both a call to action and a message of hope: prioritize kidney health through prevention and early detection, support those waiting for a transplant and consider registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Together, we can protect kidney health, reduce the need for transplantation and ensure lifesaving gifts are available when they are needed most.
Learn more about the importance of joining the donor registry by going to this link: https://mwtn.org/2026/02/24/national_kidney_month_march/
Resources to explore if you’d like to join the National Kidney Registry or become a living donor:
