Mission Statement
Supporting pediatric liver patients and their families by providing emotional and financial support as a partner in their journey toward a healthy future.
Mission Statement
Supporting pediatric liver patients and their families by providing emotional and financial support as a partner in their journey toward a healthy future.
Our Story
In January 2017, our son Cooper was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a form of pediatric end-stage liver disease often requiring liver transplant. We spent much of the next year in and out of the hospital, visiting with doctors, and learning how to best care for Cooper. Throughout our early journey, as difficult as it was, we always had the help and support of our family, friends, and colleagues. But as we met other families impacted by pediatric liver disease, it became clear that many were without the support system that we had. Knowing the significance of our “team,” we formed the PELD Foundation to partner with families in need to ensure that they too have the financial and emotional support and educational resources that we did.
Our Story
In January 2017, our son Cooper was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a form of pediatric end-stage liver disease often requiring liver transplant. We spent much of the next year in and out of the hospital, visiting with doctors, and learning how to best care for Cooper. Throughout our early journey, as difficult as it was, we always had the help and support of our family, friends, and colleagues. But as we met other families impacted by pediatric liver disease, it became clear that many were without the support system that we had. Knowing the significance of our “team,” we formed the PELD Foundation to partner with families in need to ensure that they too have the financial and emotional support and educational resources that we did.
Who We Help
Partnering with parents: We provide financial assistance to families in need pre and post transplant.
Encouraging families: Providing one on one emotional support at the hospital upon diagnosis and home visits during times of need.
Loving children: Connecting children affected by liver disease with fun, social events and outings.
Developing understanding: Partnering with health care providers to support ongoing research efforts.
Who We Help
Partnering with parents: We provide financial assistance to families in need pre and post transplant. (Link to contact us)
Encouraging families: Providing one on one emotional support at the hospital upon diagnosis.
Loving children: Connecting children affected by liver disease with fun, social events and outings.
Developing understanding: Partnering with health care providers to support ongoing research efforts.
How We Help
- Assistance with hospital bills, medication expenses, and other living expenses incurred while treating a child affected by liver disease pre and post transplant.
- Raising organ donation awareness through positive community engagement.
- Reach out and contact us for in person visits during hospital stays and during times of need at home.
How We Help
- Assistance with hospital bills, medication expenses, and other living expenses incurred while treating a child affected by liver disease pre and post transplant.
- Raising organ donation awareness through positive community engagement.
- Reach out and contact us for in person visits during hospital stays and during times of need at home.