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Caregiver Mentorship: Turning Challenges Into Support—Jane’s Story of Giving Back
Understanding the Journey Firsthand I wanted to become a caregiver mentor because I wanted to give back and help other …
We are dedicated to the vibrant lung transplant community! Stay updated on events tailored specifically for individuals who have undergone or are awaiting lung transplants as well as their family members and caretakers. Experience a supportive environment where you can connect, learn, and thrive alongside fellow members of this remarkable community.
Are you a transplant candidate who has questions about your use of substances, and how that may impact your eligibility for listing? Do you have long term recovery, and feel nervous about how the additional stressors associated with lung transplant will impact your regular coping strategies? For all of those questions, and everything in between, we have invited Dr. Erin Lowery, the Medical Director for the Lung Transplant program at the University of Wisconsin, to teach us about this important topic. Together, we will cover the difference between substance use and substance abuse, the impact of substance use on recipients during their recovery from surgery (specifically the use of alcohol, nicotine, gummies, and benzos), and what type of help is available for lung transplant community members who are concerned about their use of substances. We will also hear from lung transplant recipient Bob Murphy, who will share his experience, strength, and hope with us.
Lung Transplant Awareness Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and empowering advocacy around lung transplantation. Held every year on October 9, it is a time to honor patients, caregivers, donors, and medical professionals who make this life-saving procedure possible.
We know that together, we can help increase education about BOS, and, in turn, help speed the development of potential new treatments and facilitate understanding of the cause of the condition. Join us as we unite for BOS Education Day.
A Lungaversary® is the anniversary of a person’s lung transplant. Lungaversaries are celebrated around the world, often with festivities such as a party, gifts, cards, donations to a charity, or some other rite of passage.
Transplant Talk Program Manager
Carmel Aronson first joined up with the Lung Transplant Foundation in 2022 as a BOS patient advocate. She currently serves in a volunteer capacity moderating the monthly Transplant Talks webinar series, helping to bring education, support, and empowerment to recipients and caregivers alike.
Understanding the Journey Firsthand I wanted to become a caregiver mentor because I wanted to give back and help other …
Second Wind Lung Transplant Association Second Wind is dedicated to improving the quality of life for lung transplant recipients, lung …
Dear Friends, It is with great excitement and gratitude that I join the Lung Transplant Foundation as your new Executive …
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