
Supporting Lung Transplant Caregivers: Essential Guidance, Self-Care, and Resources
Caregivers are often the behind-the-scenes heroes of the transplant journey. Across the United States, roughly 44 million Americans provide unpaid …
The Lung Transplant Foundation Mentorship Program is named in honor of Joseph (Joe) J. Carter. Join Janice Sutton, Lung Transplant Foundation Mentorship Program Manager and Shari Carter, Wife of Joseph Carter for this session highlighting the Lung Transplant Foundation Mentorship Program, which provides vital peer-to-peer support for the lung transplant community and their caregivers. Attendees will gain insight into how the program connects individuals navigating the transplant process, offering emotional support, guidance, and shared experiences no matter what part of the transplant journey you are on. Current mentors and mentees will share personal stories and discuss the impact of these relationships on coping with the complexities of the disease. This Strength in Community session will emphasize the importance of community, mutual understanding, and empowerment through connection, offering valuable resources for anyone impacted by BOS or lung transplantation.

Caregivers are often the behind-the-scenes heroes of the transplant journey. Across the United States, roughly 44 million Americans provide unpaid …

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