Second Chance at Life was founded in 2008 by Shelly Morell, and her mother, lung recipient Carol Mancini. Second Chance at Life is determined to provide financial assistance to transplant patients who are waiting for, receiving, or recovering from a transplant. We are patient-centered, and patient-driven.
Our Motto is to stay Patient-Centered and to be Patient-Driven
Second Chance at Life provides financial support to transplant patients in Michigan who cannot otherwise afford prescriptions, medical bills, and other necessities during and/or after a transplant. Second Chance at Life also works to increase awareness of the need for individuals to register as organ donors and supports research to improve treatment and care for transplant patients.
Second Chance at Life was founded in 2008 by Shelly Morell, and her mother, lung recipient Carol Mancini. Second Chance at Life is determined to provide financial assistance to transplant patients who are waiting for, receiving, or recovering from a transplant. We aim to fill a need for these services in Michigan, and are supported by a board that includes dedicated individuals working together to improve the quality of life for transplant patients. Second Chance at Life is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by corporations and individuals. All funds go to support Michigan residents who are transplant candidates, recipients, or living donors.
Since its inception, Second Chance at Life has granted $119,000 to six Michigan participating hospitals' Transplant Emergency Funds and the Eversight Michigan Foundation.
During 2020, Second Chance at Life approved grants totaling $13,800 for creditors of individual transplant patients & household expenses for living donors. In June 2019, the Second Chance at Life Board of Directors voted to offer financial assistance to living organ donors.
A total of $5,700 was approved during 2020 to cover the living expenses of living donors. Since 2008, Second Chance at Life has authorized individual grant requests tallying $259,300. By eliminating or reducing financial burdens, transplant patients can focus their energy on living life to the fullest.
