Transplant House of Cleveland provides a home away from home for patients and families who are navigating the life-changing journey of organ, bone marrow, and stem cell transplants. Just minutes from Cleveland’s nationally recognized hospitals, the House offers affordable, comfortable, and supportive accommodations so families can remain close during critical treatment and recovery.

This mission is deeply personal to me. When I was a bone marrow donor for my sister, my brother-in-law was able to stay at Transplant House during her treatment. The care and support they received made an immeasurable difference in one of the hardest seasons of our lives.

My name is Joan Nosal, and I’m a mother, grandmother, and widow who has learned to live life fully while carrying both grief and joy. I find great joy in dancing, traveling, and encouraging others, whether it’s through my faith, my family, or my nonprofit work in Kenya. Being part of this event allows me to combine my love of dance with my passion for giving back—helping ensure other families find the same comfort and hope at Transplant House that mine did.