A family's plea
One Person Can Change Everything.
Karen has been living with kidney disease for years. She's a wife, a sister, a friend — and she needs a living kidney donor to keep living the life she loves.
Karen's Story
Hello, I'm Karen Jachcinski, a Registered Nurse working in Illinois for the past 30 years. I have been managing my genetic kidney disease through diet and exercise for the last 43 years. My kidney function is now at 10% and my nephrologist has put me on daily dialysis while waiting for a kidney transplant.My husband and I are hoping to find generous person willing to donate a kidney so we can enjoy many more years together.
"She doesn't ask for much. She just wants more time."
"A living donor kidney lasts nearly twice as long. Your gift isn't just a kidney — it's years."
Why It Matters
The need is real. The wait is long.
100,000+
people are waiting for a kidney right now
13
people die every day waiting for a transplant
93%
of living donor kidneys are still working after 5 years
How You Can Help
Three steps that could save a life.
Learn about living donation
Understand what it means to be a living kidney donor — the process, the recovery, and the profound impact you can have.
Learn moreGet evaluated at a transplant center
Contact one of the transplant centers Karen is registered with. The evaluation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.
Find a centerChange a life
A living donor kidney lasts nearly twice as long as a deceased donor kidney. Your gift could give Karen decades more.
"You don't have to be a hero. You just have to say yes."
Ready to Take the First Step?
Karen is registered at several transplant centers. Reach out to any of them to begin the confidential evaluation process — at no cost to you.
Have Questions?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're curious about the process or just want to learn more about Karen, her family is here to answer every question.