THE TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
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Mission Statement
Transplants for Children was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Eric Sutton in response to their own personal experience in securing a liver transplant for their son. Although having endured the tragedy of losing their son, the Sutton’s were inspired to honor his memory by creating an organization dedicated to assisting families manage the daily challenges associated with the transplantation process.
About This Cause
Transplants for Children empowers transplant children and their families to overcome the emotional, social and economic challenges associated with the pediatric transplantation process. • Peer-to-Peer Networking (Hero’s Network) – Designed to help transplant children and their families connect with other children and families who have successfully navigated the pediatric transplant process. Children and their families meet twice a month to discuss obstacles and challenges in a safe and friendly group environment. • Family Crisis Assistance Program –As many of TFC’s clients are considered low-income families (59%) and most of those that we serve are uninsured or underinsured, TFC Family crisis assistance program serves as a safety net for families facing financial crisis. Families may qualify for crisis funding to help cover the costs of medications, insurance co-pays, utilities, travel & food and rent or mortgage payments. In 2015, more than $50,000 was made available to transplant families and their children through the crisis assistance program. • Individual & Family Counseling Services – Piloted in 2015, this program allows transplant children and their parents to receive one-to-one counseling sessions to help cope with the emotional challenges and social stigma of being a transplant child or parent. TFC partners with certified counselors to offer these services at no-cost to those that we serve.