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National Foundation for Transplants
Provides support services, financial assistance and advocacy to adult and child organ and bone marrow transplant candidates and recipients. Assists in fund-raising activities. Voice: 1-800-489-3863 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm CST) Website: http://www.transplants.org Verified: 8/30/2011
Children's Organ Transplant Association
Assists families in fund-raising for transplant and transplant-related expenses. Support for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis who are U.S. citizens in need of an organ transplant. Voice: 1-800-366-2682 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.cota.org Verified: 8/30/2011
The Living Bank - National Organ and Transplant Registry
Provides donor cards, educational materials and referrals to medical schools for persons wishing to donate their bodies after death. Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-528-2971 Website: http://www.livingbank.org Verified: 8/30/2011
National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program
Provides educational information on preventative measures and organ transplants. Referrals to physicians. Voice: 1-800-393-2839 Website: http://www.mottep.org Verified: 8/30/2011
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