Newsletter: Sharing Their Gift of Life

The following is the latest newsletter from The Transplant Experience, the educational arm of Astellas Pharmaceuticals that is intended to teach transplant patients (and their families) about the confusing--and very complex--world or vital organ transplant. This is a free newsletter available to any pre or post-transplant patient.
Just visit www.TransplantExperience.com to sign up, or for more information.
For me, The Transplant Experience has been an invaluable tool for understanding the things I am going through, as well as those coming up in my personal transplant experience.
I have no doubt that this site has been of tremendous value to other patients, too!


    Sharing Their Gift of Life

Sometimes, learning about another person’s experiences can offer helpful insight into your own. The Transplant Experience Ambassador Program enables you to do just that—to hear how individuals, like you, have worked to overcome the challenges of transplantation and continue to make the most of their gift of life.

What is the Transplant Experience Ambassador Program?

 

The Transplant Experience Ambassador Program offers a unique connection to the transplant community as an informational—and inspirational—resource for anyone touched by transplantation. Through this program, a liver, kidney or heart transplant recipient shares his or her journey in an effort to help you learn about the transplant process; ways to be proactive about your health; and how to take advantage of your resources, including the Transplant Experience program.

What is covered in an Ambassador presentation?

•	Life before transplant - Getting started - Preparing for the transplant procedure - Understanding the role of your transplant team
•	Life after transplant - What to expect in recovery - What to expect in the first year
•	Life today - Gaining new perspectives after transplant - Making the most of your new gift
•	Transplant Experience resources for each stage of your transplant journey
•	Questions/comments

To hear more from others on their transplant journey, watch the "Voices of Experience" video—find it in your Transplant Experience Welcome Kit or under the Support section of www.TransplantExperience.com!

Who are the Transplant Experience Ambassadors? They are transplant recipients from all walks of life, inspired to share their experiences and the lessons learned on their remarkable journeys through transplantation. Meet the current Transplant Experience Ambassadors below: How can I attend an Ambassador presentation? If you'd like to learn more about transplantation through the unique perspective of a Transplant Experience Ambassador—or just have questions about the program—be sure to talk to your transplant coordinator.

For more on your role in the transplant process, be sure to download the "Taking Control of Your Long-term Health" booklet off the Helpful Downloads page of the Support section on www.TransplantExperience.com.

Not registered with Transplant Experience? Join today at www.TransplantExperience.com