South Carolina Transplant Foundation

09/02/2025

It was a fantastic day in the City of Easley, South Carolina. The Mayor declared September Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) month due to the hard work and diligence of Jeannie Brown, a patient advocate. PKD Foundation
https://pkdcure.org/blog/voice/jeannie-brown/

08/27/2025

We are blessed by wonderful board members who support the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas. We represent the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Mid-Carolinas Transplant program, Carolina Nephrology, PA, nephrology, and Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center Transplant program.

08/27/2025

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Mid-Carolinas Transplant program was in full force at the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas dinner in Columbia, SC. They supported NKF and their medical director, Prince Anand, MD, who spoke on C3 glomerulopathy.

08/23/2025

Thank you, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), for involving the South Carolina Transplant Foundation with Project Impact. It was a great day showcasing MUSC’s community engagement and role in South Carolina.

08/20/2025

Excellent research is happening right here in South Carolina at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)!

A new study from MUSC is exploring a more precise way to prevent organ rejection.

Researchers have engineered immune cells that calm the body’s response to donor organs without weakening the entire immune system.

This could improve transplant outcomes and help more patients qualify for donor matches.

Learn more: https://kntn.ly/6cf284c7

08/17/2025

We appreciate the support collected earlier this summer from the Heritage Home School Beta Club Dance, and special thanks to Emilee Brock Burdette! These funds are now used to aid kidney transplant patients in South Carolina.

Donate Below Donate Now on Classy WE USE CLASSY FOR OUR DONATIONS.Click on the Classy logo to learn more. South Carolina may hit a new milestone of over 600 kidney transplants this year.Currently, South Carolina has three transplant programs. In 2021, the average wait time for a kidney in South Caro...

08/16/2025

We are honored to see two South Carolina transplant patients competing in the World Transplant Games. Allen Stancil, the heart recipient, competed in our National Living Donor Triathlon hosted at the Clemson Triathlon in June of this year, and his relay team won their division.

Greenville natives Allen Stancil and Kristen McCall will represent the USA in Germany

08/06/2025

Our Executive Director shares how transplant care is changing and how general nephrology is involved.

The CMS IOTA model has significant potential to transform transplant collaboration in community nephrology.

08/03/2025

Wet and cool morning in Greenville for Andy’s Race, formerly the Greenville. We are happy to raise awareness about organ donation through meaningful interactions. Read more about Andy Van Evera’s legacy here: https://www.wistv.com/video/2024/08/05/andys-race-largest-most-contested-triathlon-sc/

08/03/2025

This morning, we had a great time raising awareness and racing in Greenville, SC.

Andy's Race is on Sunday August 3, 2025. It includes the following events: Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Relay, Aquabike, Aquathlon, and Duathlon.

08/02/2025

Jeannie Brown, a powerful transplant patient advocate, spoke about her journey with polycystic kidney disease, leading to a kidney transplant, and now awaiting a liver transplant. She strongly advocates for transplant, polycystic kidney disease, and rare disease support.
Jeannie’s op-ed from a few years ago:

https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/opinion/organ-donor-kidney-disease/article_afd7a118-5fdc-11ef-814f-a7241ea364c5.html

08/01/2025

Here’s a great article about our Executive Director, Zachary Sutton. Thanks to Kidney Donor Athletes, Set Up Events, and the National Kidney Registry for helping promote and sponsor the National Living Donor Triathlon hosted at the Clemson Triathlon.

As a PA student, Zachary Sutton became the first altruistic living kidney donor in South Carolina. Fifteen years later, he co-founded the South Carolina Transplant Foundation to provide education, financial assistance, and supportive services to organ transplant patients. In 2025, the foundation org...