Transplant News and Events

Posted by Kristin Eggebraaten @keggebraaten, Feb 20, 2018

Hello everyone!
Many events are held each year and many news stories are published that may interest the transplant community. We thought it might be nice to let people know of some of these events and stories, even if they may not apply to everyone. In this discussion, feel free to post events and news stories that might be of interest to transplant patients, caregivers, or donors.

Of note, be sure that your posts don’t violate any of the rules of Connect – you can find those here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/community-guidelines/.
Specifically, please be sure you don’t post commercial postings, advertisements or solicitations.

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What events are you looking forward to?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

trooperdogg1960 | @trooperdogg1960 | 4 days ago

In reply to @rosemarya "I didn’t know there was such a distinction! My own liver and kidney came from an..." + (show)

I went to the Mayo speciality building # 2 this past week to route my upcoming visits on the 9th and 10th of April. I was impressed. That place is amazing. I started this journey in 2022 with an intended recipient who got hers at CORE. I had never heard altruistic before a few months ago when I was given my donor team at MAYO. I'm hesitant to use it as I don't want to sound self righteous. I felt conflict at first as I am not a show-off. And I dont want to come off as one. It has been suggested to me to continue using it as I am earning it. I want nothing in return from my new recipient. I may never meet them. The voucher will be used for my ex-inlaws who rarely communicate with me. One of them was my original recipient. It is truely an honor for me to be able to help someone in need. The feeling of doing good is a reward greater than any I can imagine. At 64 I now continue my education to help others with mental health challenges. I am now a certified Peer Support Specialist with a supplement Peer Strengthening certification recently achieved. There is no better gift than the feeling of being of service to those I can, using my experience to help them achieve harmony and peace in their lives. Someday I wish to be a mentor like you. Have an awesome weekend!!

Kristin Eggebraaten | @keggebraaten | 2 days ago

Rochester, MN Transplant Patients - The Mayo Rochester Patient Picnic will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 11am to 2pm. And our location has been finalized! We will be meeting at Cascade Lake Park, 88 23rd Ave. SW, in Rochester, MN. You should receive an invitation with RSVP information soon!