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Tissues that can be donated after death include the corneas, skin, veins, heart valves, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Donated tissue is used for lifesaving and reconstructive purposes.
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| Living Donation Resource |
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Have you ever wondered if you're eligible to become a living donor? The Foundation has published a new online guide to provide education and answer common questions about living organ donation.
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| On the List |
 Board members Steve Farber and Harlan Abrahams were recently interviewed about their new book On the List on Good Morning America Health.
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| Thank you, volunteers! |
Volunteers donated more than 770 hours of service to the American Transplant Foundation last year, equivalent to $16,000! We couldn't do what we do without them.
The following people donated over 30 hours each last year:
Anne Mukhar
Kristi Miller
Emily Boynton
John Nehls
Robin Mitchell
Leon Duran
Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers and to our intern, Bente Funch Drost! | |
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! I hope you are feeling as optimistic and excited for 2010 as we are. Certainly there are many things to celebrate in 2010, one being the 500,000 lives that will be saved this year through organ and tissue donation.
But despite this good news, there are now more than 105,000 people in our country who are still waiting to receive lifesaving organ transplants. The American Transplant Foundation continues its work to increase organ and tissue donation in order to save more lives.
Your support is critical to this effort. Please read on to learn the latest from the Foundation and to find out how you can get involved to help us increase organ and tissue donation.
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| Team Transplant 2010 |
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Join us for the second annual Team Transplant at the 2010 Subaru Elephant Rock Ride on Sunday, June 6th!
 Once again, we're cycling the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride in Castle Rock, Colorado to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation and to prove that transplant recipients and living donors can lead healthy, active lives after transplant!
This year, we have incorporated even more perks for joining the team, including discounted course registration fees, free training opportunities, and new fundraising benefits. Just $50 in fundraising is required to join the team!
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| Show your choice to Donate Life! |
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Donate Life specialty license plates are now available
 One of our proudest accomplishments in 2009 was creating Donate Life specialty license plates in our home state of Colorado. We're proud to announce that they are now officially available in Title and Registration Offices throughout the state. Get yours for a one-time $50 fee.
We've launched a social media and video campaign to promote the new license plates. Please help us spread the word about the newest way for Coloradans to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation!
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| Manuel's Story |
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Because of a tissue donor, Manuel can still do simple things he once took for granted
 When a crane on his construction site hit a power line, 26-year-old Manuel was exposed to 115,000 volts of electricity--twice. Miraculously, Manuel survived, but his extensive injuries required skin grafts and the amputation of both arms and legs. Donated human bone allowed a surgical team to build Manuel a shoulder that could sustain a lightweight, well-functioning prosthetic arm.
"I can now do the simple things I once took for granted, like brushing my teeth and scratching my nose," says Manuel.
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| Record-setting kidney swap saves 13 lives |
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Check out this video and article from USA Today
(December) "Doctors in the nation's capital just performed a record-setting kidney swap, part of a pioneering effort to expand transplants to patients who too often never qualify."
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