ASK: The Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT), an organization formed with the mission to improve outcomes for children receiving liver transplantation, along with SPLIT’s Patient and Family Engaged Partners, urges Congress to pass the Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 to allow children to have equal and timely access to a life-saving liver transplant while also protecting the heroes who choose to donate their organs. No child should struggle to receive a life-saving surgery, and no family should struggle to cope with managing higher costs based on a decision to save a child’s life.
The Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) was formed in 1995 with the mission to improve outcomes for children receiving liver transplantation. Our members represent more than 40 transplant centers across North America spanning 27 states and Canada. Collectively, we have cared for over 3,400 liver transplant children. We have seen these children suffer and implore Congress to pass the Living Donor Protect act today. Please contact Dr. Noelle Ebel directly at nebel@stanford.edu with any questions or requests.
SPLIT Patient, Family and Engaged Partners (PFEP) provides pediatric transplant families hope through resources, support and advocacy. It is our mission to help bridge the gap between patients, families, doctors, and the community to help improve the outcome of pediatric liver transplantation.