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Kathi Clapham of West Chester, PA

Aug 24, 2016 | Lung, Stories

After the birth of my twins, I never recovered my good health.

Stories of hope

Aug 18, 2016

Share your story about organ donation and transplantation

Gaylene Grossen of Portland, OR

Aug 16, 2016 | Kidney, Stories

Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis is the disease which required me to have a kidney transplant. It took me a long time to memorize the name!

Brian Anderson of Lakewood, CO

Aug 16, 2016 | Kidney, Living donor, Stories

Living donation is an almost unknown or at best misunderstood gift.

Receiving “the call” The call letting you know that an organ(s) is available for you can come at any time–as early as a few weeks or after months or several years of being on the national waiting list.To ensure that available organs can be considered for you,...

Frequently asked questions

Jul 11, 2016

What is living donation? What organs can be donated by living donors? What are the advantages of living donation over non-living donation? What are the qualifications for living donors? What are the costs related to living donation? Will I be entitled to disability...

People you should know

Jul 11, 2016

People you should know Know your transplant team After your transplant, you are not in it alone. You are part of a team that is there to help you recover from your transplant surgery, understand the post-op care, and provide comprehensive supportive care. Knowing the...

Frequently asked questions

Jul 11, 2016

What happens next? Who is my main contact at the transplant center? How is a transplant center different from other hospitals? What is pediatric priority for a child waiting for a transplant? Are there other options for children on the transplant waiting list? How can...

Camps

Dec 31, 2014

Camps Summer camp is a place where kids can learn new skills, make new friends, be self-sufficient and enhance their self-esteem. For camp listing additions or changes, please contact us. On this page ArkansasCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinois Kentucky Maine...

About the operation

Dec 31, 2014

About the operation How to prepare for living donation transplant surgery Many times with living donation organ transplant surgeries, these are scheduled in advance at a time that is convenient for the recipient as well as the living donor. When scheduling this...