Steve Eckhouse’s life has been shaped by volunteering— whether tutoring students in Chicago, working at a
muscular dystrophy camp, assisting building and teaching in Tanzanian elementary schools, or teaching adaptive skiing. When his close friend of over 40 years, Dan Reed, needed a kidney, Steve learned about the National
Kidney Registry’s voucher program. Though not a direct match, Steve chose to donate his kidney to help a
very good friend in need and secure a future transplant for Dan. It was a decision rooted in a lifelong commitment to service—and one he’s proud to have made.

Dan Reed, 71, lives in Saint Paul Minnesota. He is now retired from his job of supporting people with disabilities and helping them find vocational opportunities. He is an advocate for people with disabilities and on several advisory councils and nonprofit boards of directors.

He was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney disease (PKD) about 15 years ago, facing kidney failure and needing a transplant. It is a genetic disorder that runs in his family. Most of his siblings also have it, so he had to reach out and find a potential kidney donor. That is where his good friend, Steve Eckhouse, came in. Join us to hear their inspiring story!