On May 18, 2025, the Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted a special career event at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The event, funded by CHOP’s Kidney Transplant Fund and CareDx, featured several speakers, including social worker Emily Braham, MSW, LSW, who offered guidance on choosing the correct path after graduation. School counselor Tom Roman also shared valuable insights on career planning and navigating college and technical education. Intended for young adults in 11th and 12th grade as well as recent high school graduates, the event was well attended by not only students but families and staff as well.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who participated in the event at the zoo and to those who continue to support the Kidney Transplant Fund as well as the Pediatric Transplant Center. Donations make it possible for CHOP to continue offering meaningful programming for our teenage population.
It also helps us deliver on our promise of a long and healthy life for our patients.
Just last year, CHOP completed its 500th kidney transplant. There is no cure when a child’s kidneys fail. That’s why our team works tirelessly to advance the experience and outcomes for patients who undergo these procedures.
Through the Kidney Transplant Fund, we look forward to planning additional events and, further, progressing current treatments, developing new therapies and ultimately changing the lives of children with kidney disease.
Our achievements so far, and all our future successes, are made possible by support from people like you.
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On May 18, 2025, the Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted a special career event at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The event, funded by CHOP’s Kidney Transplant Fund and CareDx, featured several speakers, including social worker Emily Braham, MSW, LSW, who offered guidance on choosing the correct path after graduation. School counselor Tom Roman also shared valuable insights on career planning and navigating college and technical education. Intended for young adults in 11th and 12th grade as well as recent high school graduates, the event was well attended by not only students but families and staff as well.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who participated in the event at the zoo and to those who continue to support the Kidney Transplant Fund as well as the Pediatric Transplant Center. Donations make it possible for CHOP to continue offering meaningful programming for our teenage population.
It also helps us deliver on our promise of a long and healthy life for our patients.
Just last year, CHOP completed its 500th kidney transplant. There is no cure when a child’s kidneys fail. That’s why our team works tirelessly to advance the experience and outcomes for patients who undergo these procedures.
Through the Kidney Transplant Fund, we look forward to planning additional events and, further, progressing current treatments, developing new therapies and ultimately changing the lives of children with kidney disease.
Our achievements so far, and all our future successes, are made possible by support from people like you.
Breakthroughs. Everyday. Made possible by you.
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