American Transplant Foundation

American Transplant Foundation We believe no one should die while waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

We are the only nonprofit in the country that provides educational, emotional, and financial support for living donors, transplant patients, and their families across the country.

At just 4 years old, Julia received her first heart transplant after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Years ...
05/22/2026

At just 4 years old, Julia received her first heart transplant after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Years later, she faced rejection, spent months waiting for another chance, and ultimately received a second lifesaving transplant from a donor her own age.

Now a CU Boulder graduate with triple majors in neuroscience, psychology, and biology, Julia is using her story to advocate for transplant awareness, gratitude, and living life fully.

Her journey is powerful, emotional, and deeply inspiring. It reminds us of how one donor can impact generations of lives.

Watch the full episode of Transplant Talks now and hear Julia’s incredible story firsthand!

Julia Renz: Two Hearts, Three Lives: https://www.transplanttalks-podcast.com/julia-renz/

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Today, on International Nurses Day, we honor the nurses who bring skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to every ...
05/12/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we honor the nurses who bring skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to every step of the transplant journey.

From difficult conversations to moments of hope, healing, and second chances, nurses are often the steady hands and reassuring voices patients and families lean on most. This year’s theme, “Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” reminds us that supporting those who care for others strengthens entire communities.

To every transplant nurse, bedside nurse, coordinator, educator, and advocate, thank you for the comfort, strength, and hope you bring each day.

Has a nurse made a lasting impact on your transplant journey? We’d love to hear your story below. 💚

Today, we celebrate the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures whose love, strength, and unwavering support help carry f...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures whose love, strength, and unwavering support help carry families through life’s most challenging seasons.

In the transplant community, mothers are often caregivers, advocates, comforters, and champions, showing up through every appointment, every milestone, and every second chance.

To all the incredible mothers and mother figures in our community, thank you for the hope, resilience, and love you bring each day. 💚

Today, on National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, we’re reminded that a child’s healing journey is about more t...
05/07/2026

Today, on National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, we’re reminded that a child’s healing journey is about more than physical recovery. It is also about feeling safe, supported, understood, and empowered every step of the way.

For children navigating transplant, chronic illness, hospital stays, and life-changing medical journeys, mental and emotional wellbeing matter just as much as physical health. And behind every child is a circle of parents, caregivers, nurses, mentors, and advocates helping them carry hope forward.

Today, and every day, we stand with the children and families navigating these journeys, and we recognize the strength, resilience, and courage they show along the way. 💚

Tag someone who makes a difference in a child’s life, or drop a 💚 to help us spread awareness and support for children’s mental health!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.The transplant journey is about more than physical healing. It can bring moments of...
05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The transplant journey is about more than physical healing. It can bring moments of hope, uncertainty, resilience, and everything in between for patients, caregivers, living donors, and families.

This month, we’re creating space for honest conversations around mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the power of feeling seen, supported, and never alone.

Throughout May, we’ll be sharing stories, resources, and reminders that healing is not always linear, and asking for support is a sign of strength.

What helps you protect your mental health during life’s challenging seasons? Share in the comments, tag someone who supports your wellbeing, or drop a 💚 to help us remind this community that no one has to navigate their journey alone.

This week, we proudly join the global community in celebrating International Nurses Week, honoring the nurses whose comp...
05/06/2026

This week, we proudly join the global community in celebrating International Nurses Week, honoring the nurses whose compassion, expertise, and resilience help make healing, hope, and second chances possible.

From transplant coordinators and bedside nurses to educators, advocates, and every nurse who walks alongside patients and families, your impact reaches far beyond the hospital room.

This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” reminds us that supporting nurses means strengthening the future of healthcare for all. Throughout this week, we’ll be recognizing the incredible nurses who make a lasting difference in the transplant community as we count down to International Nurses Day on May 12th.

Help us celebrate Nurses Week by tagging a nurse who made a difference in your journey or dropping a 💚 in the comments to show your appreciation.

04/29/2026

There’s a common misconception about addiction and transplant outcomes and it’s time to change that.

Emma shares an important truth: people who receive a transplant for Alcohol Use Disorder are not going back to addiction.

This is about healing, trust, and second chances.

Hear more in this episode of Transplant Talks: Two Months to a Lifetime: https://www.transplanttalks-podcast.com/two-months-to-a-lifetime-a-story-of-sobriety-and-survival-1/

Learn how compassion and understanding can help save lives.

Not all superheroes wear capes 💚 This National Superhero Day, we’re reflecting on a powerful moment from this past year,...
04/28/2026

Not all superheroes wear capes 💚

This National Superhero Day, we’re reflecting on a powerful moment from this past year, our Night of Heroes, celebrating 20 years of the American Transplant Foundation.

What happens when you bring together superheroes, trivia, and a life-saving purpose? You create a community rooted in hope, generosity, and impact. From living donors to recipients, caregivers, and advocates, that night reminded us that real heroes show up for others every single day.

And we’re just getting started. As we look ahead, we remain committed to ensuring no one faces the transplant journey alone, and to building a future where more people can become someone’s hero.

Relive the night and the stories that continue to inspire us:

https://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/2025/11/10/a-night-of-heroes-celebrating-20-years-of-the-american-transplant-foundation/

Calling All Heroes: American Transplant Foundation's 20th Anniversary Trivia for Life!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4AyDq7jgbk

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