What You Fund
SO THAT MORE PATIENTS SURVIVE AND THRIVE
SickKids is the largest paediatric liver transplant program in Canada, performing more than 75% of the country's paediatric liver transplants (roughly 30 a year). As innovators in transplantation and regenerative medicine, SickKids is uniquely positioned to make life-changing discoveries that can be quickly translated into clinical practice.
Your Impact
PATIENT SUPPORTS: a dedicated psychologist and psychometrist to support the unique mental health and neurological needs of liver-transplant patients.
FAMILY SUPPORTS: a dietician to support families in optimal nutrition post liver-transplant, and a dedicated Patient Amenities Fund to support low income families with daily expenses at hospital.
FELLOWSHIPS & INNOVATORS: attract and retain the most promising talent from around the world to contribute new knowledge, innovative ideas and fresh perspectives that will impact post-transplant care.
LECTURESHIPS & CONFERENCES: attract national and international experts to SickKids for annual lectures and a biannual conference on paediatric liver disease & transplant.
CATALYST GRANTS: a critical springboard for research teams to pursue innovative ideas that will impact clinical care for liver transplant patients like Izzy.
