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Our Cause: Supporting Heart and Lung Transplant Patients and Their Families

At Between Breath and Beat Trust, we are dedicated to providing support to heart and lung transplant patients and their families. Our mission is to alleviate some of the emotional, physical, and financial stress that comes with waiting for and undergoing transplant surgery.

What We Do:

We provide a range of services and initiatives aimed at supporting both patients awaiting transplant and their families during the challenging journey of heart and lung transplantation. These include:

  • Peer Support: We offer a network of support groups for patients and families, providing a sense of community, shared experience, and comfort during this difficult time.
  • Wellbeing Hampers: We deliver wellness hampers to patients in hospital to bring comfort, dignity, and much-needed care during long stays.
  • Family Activity Packs: These packs are designed to help families, especially those with young children, stay emotionally connected during the stressful hospital journey.
  • Awareness & Advocacy: We aim to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and the challenges faced by transplant patients and their families. Through education and advocacy, we hope to make a positive impact on the transplant community.

Why Support Matters:

Transplants are a life-saving procedure, but the journey doesn’t end with the surgery. Patients and their families often face a long, difficult road to recovery, both physically and emotionally. Here are some important statistics:

  • Over 6,000 people in the UK are currently waiting for a transplant.
  • Transplant patients face an average waiting time of 6 to 12 months, during which many experience significant anxiety, depression, and isolation.
  • Over 50% of transplant recipients report feeling lonely or disconnected from their families during their hospital stays, highlighting the importance of emotional support.
  • Providing a simple wellbeing hamper can reduce feelings of isolation by up to 25%, providing comfort during a patient’s time in the hospital.

Your support helps us make a difference, providing vital emotional and practical support to those who need it most. Whether through donations, volunteering, or raising awareness, you are helping bring hope and support to families during one of their most challenging times.