10 Years of Providing a Home for Transplant Families

"The road to and through transplant is arduous. For those of us who are also far from our homes, our friends, our family, the routines of our former lives, there is that additional burden. There are many whose economic circumstances limit their choices. For them, Transplant House is an invaluable asset." - Jill, caregiver

10 years ago Transplant House opened our apartments to our first guests – Ashley and Miriam from Arizona, who came to Cleveland for a 4-organ transplant. During that first year, we had 7 apartments and one full-time staff member, but the need for a place like Transplant House was apparent from the very first day.

In the years since, we've expanded to 25 apartments in two buildings, grown our staff to better serve the many needs of our guests, and added a third building dedicated to community gathering spaces and programming. The most meaningful number of all, however, is 2,126 – the number of families who have called this place home since 2014.

We are excited to mark this milestone throughout the year with those who made it happen: you! To our friends, guests, volunteers, and supporters, thank you for making these 10 years possible. We look forward to sharing where we've been and where we're going with you throughout 2024.

A Second Dance at Life

Saturday, April 6th | 6:00 PM

Honoree: Lifebanc

Join us at the LaSalle Theater for a lively celebrity dance competition, celebration of the gift of life made possible through organ donation, and a fundraiser in support of our mission.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Return of the Chili Cookoff!

This past Wednesday, the Transplant House of Cleveland Chili Cookoff returned for its 7th year! Organized by Board Member and heart recipient, Candice Monroe, the event brings house guests together for friendly competition, good food, and community. See photos and find out who took home the coveted Chili Bowl Trophy!

Making this House a Home

Thank you to Sustainable Community Associates for for delivering wish list items given by residents of their Fairmount Creamery Apartments. Each year, they pick five charities to support and put up a Giving Tree. This year they chose Transplant House! Wish List items are essential to ensuring our apartments are welcoming, well-stocked, and ready to serve as a home-away-from-home for transplant families.

Happenings around the House

A Year of Bell Ringings!

We can’t think of a better way to start off the new year than to revisit the bell ringings that happened at Transplant House in 2023. Each of these moments are special ones – celebrations of a major milestone on a journey that is full of ups, downs, and uncertainty. And while their journeys do not end with transplant, bell ringings are significant for marking the start of the next step: their return home and the beginning of their renewed chance at life. We are so grateful to share in these moments and are awed by the courage, resilience, and gratitude all of our guest families show in the face of such challenging circumstances.

Mark Your Calendar!

5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sunday, June 9th | 8:30 AM

Our 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk returns for its 7th year! Join us at the House or virtually for a fun morning of friendly competition and celebration of the healing power of community. The event is family- and dog-friendly! Registration is open, so reserve your spot at the starting line today!

Click here to see photos from last year's event!

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

1/27/2016 - 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

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

4/10/2021 - 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

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

6/20/2018 - Daniel Ross

7/3/2010 - Sharon Strong

7/15/2017 - Bob Weller

7/16/2004 - Jennifer Smith

7/28/2020 - Tim Krebs

8/11/2022 - Richard Gibson

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

10/2/2019 - Tammy Blair

10/4/2001 - Alan Flanigan

10/6/2020 - Maria Szarpa

10/6/2015 - Tonya Blalock

10/10/2019 - Darlene Forsythe

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

11/19/2014 - Macy Szucs

11/19/2021 - Brandon Troyer

11/22/2020 - Tyler Carroll

11/23/2018 - Fran Peach

12/8/2019 - Ron Castina

12/2/2012 - Randy Oyaski

12/10/2016 - John Fetters

12/14/2022 - Martin Riessen

12/21/2023 - Mark Hatch

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