Transplant House is a Seattle-based non-profit helping people and families in need of safe, convenient and affordable housing for pre and post-transplant recovery.

Success Stories

We know that organ transplant patients have plenty to deal with when going through the transplant process; those coming to Seattle from out of town shouldn't also have to worry about finding a place to stay. Transplant House helps by providing an affordable, convenient environment that offers many of the comforts of home. Here are some stories from transplant patients about their experience with Transplant House. Share your story by contacting us today.

Brooke

We had an early 20's patient, Brooke, from Oregon who needed a double lung transplant because of her cystic fibrosis. She had an extremely diminished lung capacity. Her caregivers were her mother and father. Her father drives a school bus for the local school district and was an excellent chef. The financial drain on them had been quite dramatic

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Jennifer

Jennifer is in her 30's and came to the UWMC from Alaska late February of this year, for a double lung transplant. Her caregiver, Mark, was a friend from her church. Mark volunteered a year of his time to come to Seattle and stay with Jennifer, while she waited for "the call" and while she recuperated from surgery. A single bedroom was not going to work for their situation.

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Wesley & James

Wesley (13) and James (18) are teenaged brothers from Montana. They share an inherited genetic defect that requires each to need a double lung transplant. Their mom is their primary caregiver, with other family members coming to Seattle to help as they can.

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