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The first occurred in May 2023, when Derek Sanz gave
Tampa General Hospital his mother, Patty, the ultimate Mother’s Day gift — half of condition will worsen.
“Living-donor liver transplant
Leads In Living-Donor his liver. After nearly a year, mother and son are healthy and is another avenue to save the
grateful that the TGH Transplant Institute offers a living-
lives of patients with liver
Liver Transplants In Florida donor option. Without it, Patty might have waited anywhere disease in our community,”
from 30 days to five years for a deceased donor’s organ. said Dr. Kiran Dhanireddy,
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is leading the way in Livers are the second-most in-demand organ for transplants vice president and chief of
living-donor liver transplants in the state of Florida. In (behind kidneys). About 10 percent of individuals on the the TGH Transplant Institute
2023, the academic health system performed five lifesaving national transplant waiting list are waiting for a liver. and surgical director of the
living-donor liver transplants, the most of any hospital in Receiving a donation from a living donor shortens a Comprehensive Liver Disease
the Sunshine State. patient’s wait time and lessens chances that the liver’s & Transplant Center.
With a living-donor
KIds Corner transplantation, a healthy person volunteers a portion of
their liver to someone whose liver is failing from end-stage
disease or cancer. After doctors remove the donated portion,
Jason Read Joins Board Of the donor’s remaining liver regrows close to its full size and
capacity in a couple of months. The transplanted liver also
Directors At The Children’s grows, restoring normal liver function to the recipient.
The benefits of live-donor transplantation include:

Museum Of The Treasure Coast • Transplants take place quicker when a living donor is
available.
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is delighted • Hospitals schedule transplants based on the recipient’s
to announce the appointment of Jason Read, senior financial and donor’s availability.
analyst at CTDI, to its esteemed Board of Directors. • Research shows that recipients of living-donor organs
Read’s association with the children’s museum dates have better outcomes.
back to his childhood, where he spent countless hours TGH is a top five transplant center by volume in the United
exploring its exhibits. His affinity for the museum led him States and is ranked one of the nation’s best hospitals by U.S.
to work at the front desk before pursuing higher education News & World Report in 2023/24. The living-donor liver
at the University of Central Florida, where he further honed “I am honored to join the Board of Directors at The transplant program “is a prime example of Tampa General
his skills in finance and analysis. Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast,” said Read. continuing to drive innovation to deliver world-class health
“We are thrilled to welcome Jason Read to our Board “Having grown up visiting the museum, I understand the care,” said TGH President and CEO John Couris. “This
of Directors,” said Tammy Calabria, executive director profound impact it has on shaping young minds. I am excited program opens up additional access to patients in need of a
of The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast. “His to contribute to its continued growth and success.” liver transplant, and has the potential to transform the lives of
deep-rooted connection to our institution, coupled with his As a member of the Board of Directors, Read will play patients and their families in the Tampa Bay region, Florida
professional expertise, makes him an invaluable addition a pivotal role in guiding the museum’s strategic direction, and across the United States.”
to our leadership team.” ensuring its long-term sustainability, and expanding its Both Patty and Derek Sanz have shared their experiences
In his role as a senior financial analyst at CTDI, Jason reach within the community. to encourage others to consider a living-donor liver transplant
brings a wealth of experience in financial management and Please join us in welcoming Read to The Children’s if they have a family member in need. “It worked for us and
strategic planning. His passion for community engagement Museum of the Treasure Coast family. Together, we look that’s why we want to get the word out there so that more
and dedication to educational initiatives align perfectly with forward to creating memorable experiences and inspiring people can be saved,” said Patty.
the museum’s mission of fostering learning and exploration the next generation of learners. For more information about the TGH Transplant Institute,
for children in the Treasure Coast area. please call (561) 739-4TGH.

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