"Transplant Reunion" to Draw Organ Recipients from Near and Far

Nebraska TV


Omaha– Transplant recipients from all over the country, including one Kearney teen, will gather in Omaha for a reunion of sorts.

It's a trip they made before, but under much different circumstances. This time, they won't be rushing to the hospital for a life-saving organ transplant; they'll be going to a hotel for a weekend of fun and learning at the Transplant Reunion.

"More than anything, the Transplant Reunion is a celebration," said Alan Langnas, DO, chief of transplantation at The Nebraska Medical Center. "The physicians, nurses and coordinators have been with these families through the most challenging times in their lives. It's incredibly rewarding for us to see them outside of the medical center growing up, raising children, and having grand children."

The annual Transplant Reunion is a way for transplant recipients and their families to share and learn about their experiences as well as to learn about advances in transplant medicine and tips for maintaining their health.

While children play games and do arts and crafts, adults will be able to attend educational sessions geared specifically toward their post-transplant needs. The day will wrap up with group pictures featuring each transplant "class" as classified by type of transplant/organ.

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