Summary
Organization name
Transplant Living Centers, Inc.
other names
The Lung Connection
2008
Tax id (EIN)
42-1579562
Category
Housing & Shelter
Address
23405 East 5th PlaceAurora, CO 80018
Arapahoe County, CO, US
To provide spacious, safe, clean and affordable temporary housing to transplant patients and their families.
Testimonials
I made numerous trips to Denver trying to find lodging. The only accommodations available were in hotels and motels which were inadequate, cramped and expensive. I was relieved and happy to finally have a safe and comfortable "home" at TLC that I actually cried. I can't tell you what a difference it made to have a kitchen and dining room, separate bedrooms and baths, and a clean space for my IV drip and dressing."
- Carol K. with her daughter, Sarah.
Just a note to let you know that all is well with us. We went to the Castle Rock area after the three month checkup and climbed to the Devil's Head fire tower - a 1000' elevation gain. Marcia chugged right up it! We want to especially thank you and the Transplant Living Center for providing us with such a perfect home away from home in which to heal and to enjoy the start of our new life. The Transplant Living Centers will always occupy a very fond place in our hearts.
- Marcia and Tony F.
My family had to move to Denver in January of 2007 to wait for my daughters transplant. We had nowhere to stay, and could not afford to rent. TLC came to our rescue. They gave us somewhere to live and helped us with food, fundraising and everything else that came along. TLC will always be in our prayers and thoughts because without them, myself and my family would not have been able to be close to the hospital for Katie's transplant.
- Katie A. (15) with her father, Stan.
Mission
To provide spacious, safe, clean and affordable temporary housing to all transplant patients and their families.
Background Statement
"The Lung Connection" was started by Susan Hamelin shortly after receiving the gift of a lung transplant in 2003. Although Susan was fortunate enough to live near the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) with her family, she immediately saw the need for other patients and their families to have a comfortable place to recover from their operation. Transplant patients are required to stay within a 50 mile radius of the hospital for weekly check-ups for approximately three months. Susan's vision was to provide these families with clean, comfortable affordable housing close to the hospital. In 2005 her vision became a reality.
In 2005 "The Lung Connection" received a one million dollar grant from a private donor who also saw the dire need for lung transplant patient housing. Upon reception of the grant TLC purchased five condominiums within 10 miles of UCH. Since this time we have successfully been in operation providing many residents and their families with affordable housing options.
In March of 2011, "The Lung Connection" legally changed its name to "Transplant Living Centers" to reflect the fact that we are open to all transplant patients and their families, including children. Our close work with Children's Hospital in Aurora, CO has given us the opportunity to assist children awaiting bone marrow transplants.
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Organization Data
Aurora, CO 80018