After the transplant, donors typically spend about one week in the hospital before being discharged. Depending on their condition, donors may need to stay in Pittsburgh for a few days or even a couple of weeks after surgery. For someone who lives hours away, that could be difficult. “I received a grant that paid for my housing and meals. This was a huge help, as being a distant donor could be quite costly. The transplant team gave me information and contact numbers for local hotels that had UPMC specific rates.” Many of our transplant patients stay at Family House, a local nonprofit that provides affordable housing and need-based discounts to patients receiving care at UPMC.