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The cornea is the most commonly transplanted tissue. More than 40,000 corneal transplants take place each year in the United States, providing the gift of sight for thousands of people who would otherwise be blind.
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We're pleased to announce that a section of premium seating at the May 20th Eagles concert in Denver will benefit the American Transplant Foundation!
Tickets are $500 each and include invitation to a VIP pre-concert cocktail party. Seats are limited, so order yours soon!
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The Foundation helps patients around the country by providing small, one-time financial assistance to transplant patients in need.
Through the Patient Assistance Program, we have been able to help patients who cannot afford follow-up care, transplant medications, and other transplant-related expenses for both recipients and living donors.
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Greetings!
Happy National Donate Life Month! Since 2003, April has been set aside as a time to recognize the lifesaving gifts of organ, tissue, marrow, and blood donors and to encourage more Americans to follow their heroic example. This National Donate Life Month, please get involved in the American Transplant Foundation's projects to promote organ and tissue donation and encourage your family and friends to register to become organ and tissue donors. Read on to find out about all the ways you can help us achieve our mission of decreasing the waiting list. |
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Show us why you support organ and tissue donation and you could win Donate Life license plates and $100!
 American Transplant Foundation and Donate Life Colorado are proud to present the Show Us Your Heart Video Contest for National Donate Life Month! Help promote organ and tissue donation by filming a short video about why donation matters to you, and you could win Donate Life license plates and a $100 Visa Gift Card!
Don't wait! You have until this Friday to submit your video!
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Help Team Transplant reach 100 riders before the end of April!
 Join us on Sunday, June 6th as we cycle the Elephant Rock Ride in Castle Rock, Colorado! We're riding to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation and to prove that transplant recipients and living donors can lead healthy, active lives. There are five great courses to choose from and required fundraising is just $50!
Please help us reach 100 team members by April 30th by registering and telling your friend about the team! The bigger our team, the better we can raise awareness. Plus, if you recruit three more members for Team Transplant, we'll give you a free team jersey!
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| Coleen's Story | |
Coleen donated two-thirds of her liver to save her brother's life.
"Becoming an organ donor was the 'rightest' thing I've ever done,' Coleen, a 53-year-old psychotherapist, says. "We all need to protect and fight for each other. If we don't, there will be no one left to fight for us when it's our turn to be in need.
I'm proud of my choices and my courage. I consider my scar my Badge of Honor."
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This April, please remember to speak to your family and friends about your wishes to be an organ and tissue donor. If you know someone who would like to register as a donor, you can direct them to the Become a Donor page on the Foundation's website.
And if you have a Facebook profile, blog, or website, please consider posting a web banner from Donate Life America to spread the word about National Donate Life Month.
Thank you for supporting the American Transplant Foundation!
Warmly,
Heidi A. Heltzel
Co-Founder & Executive Director, American Transplant Foundation
P.S. Our work is made possible because of financial support from people like you. Please consider making a 100% tax-deductible donation today. 
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