The basics on Living Organ Donation

Many people are blissfully unaware of the Ins-and-outs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and organ donation. I know I was until I found myself on dialysis. Two great resources to learn more about the topic are the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the University Health Network (via Toronto General Hospital).
The Kidney Foundation has a great FAQ section to answer all your questions about living donation. It can be found here:
https://kidney.ca/Get-Involved/Be-an-Organ-Donor/Additional-FAQs
An introduction to kidney donation taken from the Kidney Foundation of Canada:
For many people living with kidney disease, a transplant offers the best chance at a healthier life. Organ donation saves lives and restores health. A kidney transplant is not a cure, but it offers the best possible improvement to health and quality of life for many people living with kidney failure.
There are two types of organ donation, deceased donation and living donation. Choosing to become an organ donor is a very personal decision. At the same time, it’s important that you discuss your wishes with your family. 
The need for organs for transplantation is much greater than the available supply. In 2018, 4300 Canadians were on a waiting list for a transplant. Of those, 78% were waiting for a kidney. Wait times can range from a few months to several years.
From the Toronto General Hospital UHN website:
About Donation
What is a living donation​?​
A 'living donation' happens when a person who is alive gives either a kidney or a part of their liver to someone with end-stage kidney or liver disease.
Who can be a living donor?​
A living kidney or liver donor could be a spouse, family member, friend, co-worker or stranger.
Donors must be:
• older than 16 years of age;• a healthy weight for their height;• in good health without diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart disease; and• willing to freely donate.