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Growing the GiftAuthor: Transplant Families
The Growing the Gift podcast is all about pediatric transplant from the eyes of those who live it every day: caregivers, patients, the clinical team and our community. We know that being a transplant family comes with its own unique set of challenges, and we want to provide a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. In each episode, we will explore a different topic related to transplantation through interviews with experts and families like yours. We hope this podcast will be a source of information and connection for you as you navigate your transplant journey. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Talk to Peers About Your Transplant
Friday, 1 August, 2025
Join us for this episode of "Growing the Gift." where we replay "How to talk to your peers about your transplant - 2023 Pediatric Transplant Conference" from the 2023 Pediatric Transplant Conference, part of National Pediatric Transplant Week and National Donate Life Month featuring Kirson Barnes, Donor & Sponsor Relations Coordinator - Transplants for Children, Eliot J. Lopez, PhD, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University Children's Health, Carmelita Baza, mother of pediatric transplant recipient, Zachary Baza, pediatric transplant recipient, Iliana Bazan McGurn, LCSW, University Children's Health Transplants for Children is a non-profit organization headquartered in the San Antonio area that assists and supports children and their families in dealing with the challenges of organ transplantation. The organization was founded in 1986 by the Sutton Family, themselves a transplant family, to improve the lives of children needing organ transplants by providing financial, emotional, and educational support. Transplants for Children has a dedicated team of professionals who ensure that every child and their family receives the best care possible during the transplant process. Their programs include TFC Families Connect, STARS Scholarship, College Success, Pediatric to Adult Care Transition (PACT) Support, and Family Emergency & CoPay assistance. The organization is committed to positively impacting the lives of children and families affected by organ transplantation. We are honored to have them with us to talk about speaking with your peers about your transplant. Intro/Outro music: "Parasail" by Moby. Used with permission. The "Growing the Gift" podcast is about pediatric transplant recipients from the eyes of those who live it every day: caregivers, parents, the clinical team, and the community. We know that being a transplant family comes with unique challenges, and we want to provide a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. In each episode, we will explore a different topic related to transplantation through interviews with experts and families like yours. We hope this podcast will be a source of information and connection for you as you navigate your transplant journey. Thank you for being part of our community, and happy listening! Look for Growing the Gift on Spotify, iTunes, and our very own webpage under podcasts.
