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Transplant Buddy Fund

Transplant Buddy Fund

Organ transplantation is a journey filled with hope, uncertainty, and critical need. At University of Utah Health, we care for transplant patients throughout the Mountain West who must often relocate to Salt Lake City for weeks, or even months, before and after their surgeries.

The Transplant Buddy Fund provides vital assistance to patients and their families as they navigate the financial challenges of this life-saving process. Your support helps cover essential needs not covered by insurance, including housing, gas, meals, and other day-to-day expenses.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are forced to choose between paying for lodging and staying close to their loved one during treatment. Your gift ensures they don’t have to face that choice alone.

What Your Gift Makes Possible:

  • Housing and travel stipends so patients can stay close to their transplant teams
  • Meal and fuel assistance for families facing long stays far from home
  • Support during recovery to reduce stress and improve outcomes
  • Compassionate care that extends beyond the hospital walls

Your tax-deductible donation to the Transplant Buddy Fund helps bridge the gap for families during one of the most critical moments of their lives. Every dollar goes directly toward supporting transplant patients and their caregivers—offering relief, stability, and hope.

Together, we can make sure no transplant patient walks this journey alone.

Let's make a difference together

With your help, we can push the boundaries of medical knowledge.

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