National Foundation for Transplants

  • NFT Launches Sister Organization

    May 21, 2013

    For 30 years, the National Foundation for Transplants has been raising hope and changing lives for transplant patients across the country. Since 1983, NFT's fundraising campaigns have generated nearly $65 million to assist patients during their transplant journey, and NFT assists more than 2,500 patients annually.

    Today we are proud to announce the launch of a sister organization, Raise Hope for Cancer. This endeavor allows...

  • April Transplant Birthdays

    May 8, 2013

    Happy new birthday to you! Below are a list of NFT patients who received lifesaving transplants last month!

  • May Patient of the Month: Pam Small

    May 8, 2013
    Pam Small

    Last year, Pam Small was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a disease causing her bone marrow to be replaced with scar tissue.

    Doctors say a stem cell transplant is essential. Thankfully, a perfect donor match, who has been found in Germany, will come to the U.S. to serve as her stem cell donor.

    Despite her health challenges, and as tough as some days are, Pam...

    Patient of the Month

  • Raise Hope With Rockey a Success

    May 2, 2013

    This year, we were so excited to have three local schools participate in the Raise Hope With Rockey campaign! This was the third year that the Memphis Redbirds, and their mascot Rockey, hosted Organ Donor Awareness Night, and it was wonderful to add this campaign to the mix.

    Christian Brothers High School, Holy...

  • Patient Receives Lung Transplant from Living Donors

    April 25, 2013

    Kayla Gilbert

    At just 2 months old, Kayla Gilbert was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). The illness severely damaged her lungs, and she received a double-lung transplant in 2008. Sadly, her new lungs went into rejection, and she found herself once again awaiting a double-lung transplant.

    When doctors first discovered her original...

    Lung Transplant

  • April Patient of the Month: Joey Leger

    April 24, 2013
    Joey Leger

    One morning in 2006, Joey awoke experiencing congestion and heaviness in his chest.

    Assuming he had the flu or a cold, he waited a couple days before visiting his doctor after he was able to find relief with a hot shower and rest. At the doctor’s office, Joey’s blood work revealed a white blood cell count that was off the charts, so he was encouraged...

    Patient of the Month

  • Linking Hands for Life

    April 18, 2013

    If you're in the Memphis area, join us on Sunday, April 21 for Linking Hands for Life, a free music festival! Every year, Mid-South Transplant, our local organ procurement organization, puts on this wonderful event to celebrate the selfless generosity of organ donors.

    This year's event will be bigger than ever with performances by American Idol alum Scott MacIntyre and Alexis Grace, along...

  • March Transplant Birthdays

    April 10, 2013

    Happy new birthday to the following patients who received lifesaving transplants last month!

  • CBHS Students Create Video for NFT

    April 9, 2013

    We're thrilled that Christian Brothers High School is partnering with the National Foundation for Transplants and our Raise Hope with Rockey campaign to raise awareness about organ donation. Students from three local schools are joining in the campaign, which is also raising funds for NFT. The school campaigns are all leading up to the big event--Organ Donation Awareness Night with the Memphis Redbirds!

    This is our...

  • National Donate Life Month

    April 2, 2013

    April is National Donate Life Month, a time to encourage others to become organ donors. Registering as an organ donor is simple. Be a hero by signing up to save lives.

    Right now, more than 117,700 Americans are awaiting a lifesaving transplant. However, last year, only about 28,000 patients received transplants. As you can see, there is a major shortage of organ donors in our country. Please take this time to consider...