MISSION OF THE MAISON DES GREFFÉS
To provide essential support that meets the needs of transplant patients so that they can get through the transplant process with peace of mind.
To provide essential support that meets the needs of transplant patients so that they can get through the transplant process with peace of mind.
The story of Lina Cyr
Founded by a transplant recipient for transplant recipients, the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr was established on September 25, 1994, thanks to the efforts and perseverance of Mrs. Lina Cyr.
During her liver transplant process, she met many patients from remote areas who had to stay for many months, at great expense, far from their homes and families, even before receiving a transplant.
It is after much effort and determination and with the precious collaboration and complicity of Dr. Pierre Daloze, head of the transplant unit at Notre-Dame Hospital at the time, that Lina Cyr founded the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr.
An adventure that encompasses more than 29 years of perseverance, effort and support.
Since its foundation, the only one of its kind in North America, more than 31,000 patients throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia have been able to meet the beautiful family of the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr.
Watch Micheline Cyr Asselin’s video testimony (In French)
LINA CYR
MICHELINE CYR ASSELIN
Executive director
Maison des greffés Lina Cyr
The story of Lina Cyr
Founded by a transplant patient for transplant patients, the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr was established on August 2, 1994, thanks to the efforts and perseverance of Mrs. Lina Cyr.
During her liver transplant process, she met several patients from remote areas who had to accept, even before being transplanted, to stay for many months and at great expense far from their home and family.
It is after much effort and determination and with the precious collaboration and complicity of Dr. Pierre Daloze, head of the transplant unit at Notre-Dame Hospital at the time, that Lina Cyr founded the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr.
An adventure that encompasses more than 25 years of perseverance, effort and support.
Since its foundation, the only one of its kind in North America, more than 28,000 patients throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia have been able to meet the beautiful family of the Maison des greffés Lina Cyr.
LINA CYR
MICHELINE CYR ASSELIN
Executive director of the Maison des greffés
Watch Micheline Cyr Asselin’s video testimony (In French)
Our mission is to house and help people from the regions of Quebec who are waiting for a transplant or who have received one.
The Maison des greffés Lina Cyr provides a safe transition period between the hospital and the family environment after surgery. It aims to encourage exchanges between patients who share the same experience and allows them to be accompanied by a loved one who also benefits from affordable accommodation.
The Maison des greffés plays a crucial role in the Quebec health care system as a reassuring and safe environment. It considerably reduces the length of stay in hospital by providing an environment of sharing and encouragement between residents and family members who wish to support their loved one.
