Providing a safe place for hepatic patients

The project of Transitional Accommodation - Shelter homes of AETHA., was born from the need to offer a resource to those families who have to travel to Zaragoza, capital of Aragon, due to their medical situation from their habitual residence, generally municipalities and rural areas throughout Aragon. That is why, AETHA offers these shelter homes to cover and give answers to these demands, always free of charge for the families. Donations to projects like these have a huge impact on the society and specifically to the patients in need of a liver transplant. Now more than ever it becomes more important given the pandemic situation that we are living.

A liver transplant is a major surgery that can give a sick person a second chance in life. Although the transplant activity has decreased during the covid19 pandemic, urgent liver transplantations have continued. Family support is proven necessary for the full recovery of these patients, and providing a safe place for their relatives is a primary issue for AETHA (Liver Transplant Patient Association of Aragon).

The apartments are equipped with everything the families might need. There is central heating as well as lift, appliances and everything to make their stay as pleasant as possible. A lot of families have stayed in AETHA's shelter homes over the past five years. And, as every place that is habited and used, over time, it needs to be reconditioned. 

Donations have not been enough to make major changes in the apartments and recondition them for a newer and better use. However, we trust the efficiency of GlobalGiving donations and it will be possible to continue supporting these projects that help so many families in need shortly.