Kidney donation is the process of giving one of your kidneys to someone in need, often due to kidney failure. A healthy person can live with just one kidney, as the remaining kidney can perform the necessary functions to filter blood and produce urine. Donations can be from living donors or deceased individuals. Living kidney donors typically undergo a thorough medical evaluation to ensure they are healthy enough for the procedure. The surgery is usually minimally invasive, and most donors can return to their normal activities within a few weeks. Kidney transplant recipients often experience improved health and quality of life after receiving a new kidney.