The World Thinks Kidney Donors Have Limits—We Set Out to Prove Otherwise.
They said life would never be the same after donating a kidney.
They were right— but not in the way they expected.
Rachel Garrison Photography
Dr. Matt Harmody donated his kidney in 2017. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with 21 other kidney donors in 2022. Then, in 2023, he joined a team of donors on a mission to summit the highest peak in all 50 U.S. states—in just 41 days.
It was cold. It was brutal. It was beautiful.
And it was about more than breaking a record.
It was about breaking the myths.
Now, He’s Writing a Book That Could Help Save Lives
Matt is coming out with a book on living kidney donation, outdoor adventure, and the power of saying yes to something bigger than yourself.
By signing up below, you’ll become part of his inner circle—advocates, allies, and friends—who will help launch this message into the world and light the way for future donors.
You Can Help This Book—and This Message—Reach the People Who Need It Most.
When you sign up, you’ll be part of every step leading up to the book’s release:
Cheering, sharing, and showing the world what real hope looks like.
You’ll receive:
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Early updates on the book’s progress
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Behind-the-scenes stories from the 50 States Summit
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Simple ways to help spread the message—online or in person
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Background photo courtesy of Hunter Leininger