What if friends or family are not in favor?

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Often, an individual wants to donate, but his or^fher family or friends are not in favor, adding a sometimes difficult dimension^fto the decision. As one donor states, “If you are seriously considering^fdonating a kidney, be aware there will always be people who will try to talk you out of it."l⁶  Most often, opposition arises from fear, misconception, and myth^fabout kidney donation. As with any specialized field, the general public has not⁶been educated^fabout living donation, so these fears are understandable. Friends and family who^lobject often feel more at ease after seeking out the facts and discovering that the risks are minimal. Still, it is important to^fconsider the^leffects that donation may have on family members and relationships with important^fothers. In the end, the only “right” decision is one with^lwhich a person is comfortable.

^{6  Chaya Lipshutz, Kidney Donor SaveALife-DonateAKidney.com}

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