April is Donate Life Month!

Volunteer and Case Western Reserve University student Valery Mao with the banner she designed and painted. Banners made by volunteers and guests will adorn our apartment balconies beginning on Blue & Greeen Day (April 11th).

At Transplant House of Cleveland, we believe in advocating for organ donation and transplantation 365 days a year. Every April we are especially focused on joining the rest of the transplant community to raise awareness of the life-saving impact of saying "yes" to becoming an organ, eye, and tissue donor. A single donor can save as many as 8 lives and heal many, many more.

Here at the House we see this healing power firsthand. Not all transplant journeys have the outcomes that we and our guest families hope for; but organ donation and transplantation make it possible for many of our families to have a second chance at life. For patients this can mean so many different things: fulfilling the dreams for a retirement shared with a spouse, the chance to be present at a child's wedding, more time with grandchildren, getting married and starting a family, or returning to school.

Our guests come to us from all walks and stages of life with a shared hope: to receive the gift of a renewed life. Their chance begins with a "yes" from a donor.

If you are not yet registered as a donor, please consider doing so today. You can find all of the information and sign up easily by clicking the button below.

Meet Joel and Angela Prentice

House guests Joel and Angela enjoy some time on the porch in the spring sunshine at Transplant House.

“Joel started having problems with his heart when he turned 50. It came out of nowhere – he had no high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other medical problems,” Angela, Joel’s caregiver and wife of 38 years says.

Angela is also a doctor – a primary care physician in their hometown of Dayton – and so when Joel appeared to be lagging behind while they were on a trip to Disney World, she knew that he should see his doctor. Nevertheless, neither of them expected the news that his heart was in severe failure.

Read Their Story

Save the Date

Blue & Green Day Open House

Friday, April 11th at Transplant House of Cleveland

Whether you're new to our mission or have been following us for years, we want to celebrate Blue & Green Day with you! Bring your friends and family to experience the impact of the work we do and how we're supporting transplant families.

Join us for:

☞ Refreshments and a tour of Transplant House's campus
☞ Opportunities to meet staff, volunteers, and other community members
☞ To see our campus decorated with Donate Life banners made by guests and volunteers

We can't wait to see you there!

Registration is Free!

8th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Sunday, June 8th at the Rockefeller Park Lagoon

Sponsorship opportunities available!

We are excited to announce our 8th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk! With your help we can raise $45,000 that will enable us to continue providing vital support resources, affordable accommodations, and a caring community to patients and caregivers. Whether you will be in Cleveland on June 8th or not, you can still be part of the fun by registering as a Virtual Participant. Secure your spot at the starting line today!

A Second Dance at Life Gala

Sponsorship opportunities available!

We are excited to announce that the Second Dance at Life Gala is returning October 25, 2025! Join us at the Arielle LaSalle Theater in Cleveland for a night of celebration and fundraising for the Transplant House of Cleveland. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn More & View Photos from 2024's Gala

Happenings Around the House

Thank You to the Ladies of the Strongsville Women's League!

A big thank you to the amazing ladies from the Strongsville Women's League for donating a ton of goodies, decorating gift bags, and filling our common spaces with spring decor to help our guests celebrate the arrival of the season! We are so grateful for their kindness and the care they have continued to provide to the families who call this House home over the years.

Bell Ringings at THoC!

We always love to celebrate the gift of a second chance at life with our guests. This past month was full of bell ringings as recipients and their caregivers returned home after many months in Cleveland. Kristen Janovich celebrated her return home to southwest Pennsylvania after her January 19th liver transplant and Thomas and Elaine Simpson celebrated Thomas's double lung transplant after a stay at the House of 38 nights. (You can watch them ring the bell here.)

Twice is Extra Nice

Andy and Nicole Wisner donated not one, but TWO dinners to Transplant House guests this past month! The dinners were: chicken soup with rice, spinach salad with pine nut dressing, pasta with artichoke sauce, bread, and spumoni with pizelles; and chicken paprikash, salad, hot pretzels, and dessert. We are beyond grateful for the thought, care, and generosity of the Wisners and of all our incredible meal volunteers. Your meals have such an impact of the lives of those who call our House "home."

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More Happenings around the House

So far in 2025, Your Support Has Made Possible...

Ring that Bell!

Ring that bell! Todd Roth received his liver transplant at University Hospitals just over 3 months ago. Todd lives locally, so he did not stay with us, but he did become close with the other patients who take part in our support offerings. We are so glad that Todd became part of the community here at Transplant House — the challenges of the transplant journey are a bit easier to navigate when shared with others on a similar path.

If you are not already a registered organ donor, please consider becoming one today.

Transplant Anniversaries

1/3/2013 - Jennifer Ackerman

1/10/2010 - Joanmarie Button

1/10/2020 - Derek Sleman

1/15/2020 - Johnathan Cain

1/21/2019 - Ken Vogelsong

1/21/2021 - Paul Bass

1/21/2021 - Doug Bass

1/22/2022 - Julio Zavala

1/27/2016 - Karen Scheidel

1/31/2017 - Donna Kovacs

2/7/2002 - Candice Monroe

2/7/2022 - Bruce Bradshaw

2/7/2022 - Tara Prouty

2/7/2022 - Noland Williams

2/17/2021 - Mark Wilkins

2/19/2017 - Melissa (Kelly) Hopewell

2/15/2023 - Karen Klos

3/1/2015 - Robert Truslow

3/5/2022 - Randy Cooke

3/8/2014 - Ron Shortridge

3/12/2021 - Jim Fortuna

3/18/2002 - Joyce Merkel

3/18/2019 - Michael Adams

3/28/2001 - Louis Seidensticker

3/31/2017 - John Hurd

4/2/2022 - Pam Fidler

4/3/2022 - Jane Mahoney

4/6/2021 - Brian Holmes

4/10/2021 - Bob Bruno

4/13/2015 - Matthew Miller

4/17/2022 - Alan Flanigan

4/18/2022 - Alan Flanigan

4/21/2019 - David Samons

4/22/2021 - Paul Priebe

5/4/2019 - Jim Krebs

5/10/2011 - Darrell Pauley

5/13/2021 - Lynn Berotti

5/14/2021 - Michael Heileman

5/17/2018 - Mark Wells

5/17/2021 - Elizabeth Turner

5/19/2021 - Vito Suppa

5/21/2021 - Angela Easter

5/22/2021 - Linda Uehlein

5/30/2017 - Julie Magnini

6/1/2001 - Paul Zaborowicz

6/4/2015 - Ferman Milster

6/7/2021 - Denny Felver

6/7/2021 - Aidan Yamashita

6/7/2021 - Denny Felver

6/7/2021 - Aidan Yamashita

6/10/2004 - Pat Summers

6/16/2021 - Keith Young

7/15/2017 - Bob Weller

7/16/2004 - Jennifer Smith

7/17/2021 - Chris Pemberton

7/18/2021 - Chris Pemberton

7/28/2020 - Tim Krebs

8/11/2022 - Richard Gibson

8/23/2011 - Jerry Wichtel

9/2023 - Mark Hall

9/2023 - Robbie Parks

9/2023 - Denny Fox

9/2/2023 - Jane Williams

9/4/2020 - Jack Goltz

9/10/2021 - Dennis Hall

9/16/2016 - Jim Bagent

9/17/2014 - Jane Williams

9/20/2020 - Kathryn Edmond

9/24/2021 - Gene McNamara

9/25/2020 - Steve Brill

9/26/2000 - Bob Weller

9/27/2011 - Michael Hall

9/27/2018 - Karen Obermayer

10/2/2019 - Tammy Blair

10/4/2001 - Alan Flanigan

10/6/2020 - Maria Szarpa

10/6/2015 - Tonya Blalock

10/8/2023 - Alan Maas

10/10/2019 - Darlene Forsythe

10/11/2023 - David Stay

10/17/2021 - Joe Buchanan

10/18/2021 - Dale Heltzel

10/19/2021 - Dale Heltzel

10/22/2014 - Josh Hahn

10/22/2014 - Hartley Hutchins

10/22/2021 - Tom Pitts

10/26/2021 - Chelsea Vining

10/27/2017 - Mike Komula

10/28/2022 - Jamie Phillips

10/31/2020 - Richard Sell

11/4/2019 - Vicki Posner

11/5/2019 - Gary Prince

11/11/2015 - Kati Kaup Gregory

11/14/2022 - Jim Dariano

11/17/2006 - Leonard Snell

11/19/2014 - Macy Szucs

11/19/2021 - Brandon Troyer

11/22/2020 - Tyler Carroll

11/23/2018 - Fran Peach

12/8/2019 - Ron Castina

12/8/2020 - Jeffrey Eckerd

12/2/2012 - Randy Oyaski

12/10/2014 - Danny Burns

12/10/2016 - John Fetters

12/14/2022 - Martin Riessen

12/18/2023 - Jayme Dean

12/21/2023 - Mark Hatch

We want to help celebrate transplant anniversaries!

To add an anniversary to this list please respond to this email.

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Christina, staying here with her husband who is a heart and liver recipient, benefits from a little quality time with Benson.

Thank you to all our 2024 A Second Dance at Life Sponsors