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209. Make Me a Match

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The Importance of Kidney Exchange

Humans are born with two kidneys, and yet we really need only one. In a country like the us, there are potentially a few hundred million spare kidneys out there. If you're healthy enough, you can remain healthy with just one. And that means if someone you love is dying of kidney disease, you could give him a kidney and save his life - if you happen to be a match.

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