Every organ transplant recipient remembers the day they got their donated organ. Like a birthday, it is a day for celebration, reflection and gratitude. A Lungaversary!

Every Lungaversary is special. Help the Lung Transplant Foundation by raising funds so that all lung transplant recipients can celebrate their Lungaversaries, too. Have a virtual birthday party and invite all your friends to celebrate with you!

While the number of lung transplants is on the rise, lung transplant patients do not do as well as recipients of other organs.

- 2,530 lung transplants in 2018

- 55% survival rate after 5 years

- 20% of lungs donated in the U.S. can be used for transplantation; that's only 1 in 5

- 0 FDA approved treatments for Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS), the leading cause of rejection

Improving the lives of lung transplant patients is at the heart of the Lung Transplant Foundation's mission. Your contributions support the development of: improved donor lung transport systems for preservation ; investigatory products for the treatment of BOS; advanced X-ray imaging to capture and map lung function for early detection of BOS ; clinical research efforts in transplantation and advanced lung diseases ; educational webinars featuring medical and industry experts; and Peer-to-peer mentorship for lung transplant patients and caregivers .

We want every lung transplant recipient to be able to celebrate their Lungaversary for years to come. Every dollar you raise/contribute brings us closer to creating a world where all lung transplant patients live long, healthy lives.

Help us give more people a chance to celebrate their Lungaversaries for years to come. Visit lungtransplantfoundation.org for more information.