Mentorship

Inspiring stories from the lung transplant community, where resilience and determination triumph over adversity, breathing new life into every journey.

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 …

Finding Strength in the Unknown: Erin Rowland’s Lung Transplant Journey

When your health completely unravels, life can turn upside down in an instant. For Erin Rowland, a 54-year-old mother of …

Brian’s Journey of Paying it Forward

I am Brian ZB. I was blessed with receiving the gift of a double lung transplant on December 23, 2014, …

Held by Faith, Carried by Grace: Simone’s Journey of Resilience

My name is Simone Whitehead. I am 54 years old and currently live in Miami, Florida, though my roots and …

The Power of Mentorship: Supporting Others Through the Lung Transplant Journey

A Sudden Shift: From Health to Sarcoidosis If you had told me six years ago that I would have a …

Mark Griffith, Mentee in the Lung Transplant Foundation Mentorship Program

Mentorship and the Power of Connection

A Testimonial by a Mentee in the Lung Transplant Foundation Mentorship Program In October of 2025 my wife Doris and …

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