We’re hiring!
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 in Announcements
The American Transplant Foundation seeks a highly-motivated, passionate, and hard-working individual to join our staff. If you have experience in communications, marketing, social media, and business and want to learn more about becoming our next Outreach and External Affairs Coordinator, please visit our Careers page for more information.
UPDATE: The deadline to submit your cover letter and resume is now August 6, 2011.
Lawyers of the decade: Steve Farber
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 in In The News, On the List
Congratulations to Steve Farber, our founder and chairman of the board, for being selected as one of Law Week Colorado‘s Lawyers of the Decade!
From Law Week Colorado‘s “Lawyers of the Decade” article, March 14, 2011:
“Farber used a personal hardship as a springboard for service to others. In 2003, doctors told him he needed a kidney transplant. After a year searching for a donor, his son Gregg proved to be a match and donated one of his own. The experience led Farber write a book, On the List: Fixing America’s Failing Organ Transplant System. He also founded the nonprofit American Transplant Foundation to raise awareness of organ donation.”
We would like to thank Steve for his continued commitment to the American Transplant Foundation and organ and tissue donation.
Support group for kidney transplant patients and families
Posted on 21. Jun, 2011 in Community Calendar, Events, Upcoming Events
University of Colorado Hospital is hosting a support group for kidney transplant recipients and family members of kidney recipients beginning July 2011. Light refreshments will be served. (more…)
Team Transplant After Party
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Team Transplant
On June 9th, Team Transplant’s members gathered at TriBella with their families and friends for the team after party to celebrate the success of Team Transplant 2011. We drew the winners of Team Transplant’s 35 raffle prizes, recognized the “Team Transplant Champions” (team members who raised $1,000 or more), and awarded the top three fundraisers with valuable prizes at this event.
Special thanks to this year’s top three fundraisers:
- Brian Cerise, living kidney donor – $3,908 raised*
- Stanton Dodge – $2,650 raised*
- Eric Lang, living kidney donor – $2,400 raised*
*Total raised by June 5, 2011
Thank you to team sponsors TriBella and Noodles and Company for hosting the party and providing delicious food.
Rockin’ Rhythm for Life: Earth, Wind & Fire Benefit Concert
Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos
On June 7, 2011, the American Transplant Foundation held a special benefit concert with Earth, Wind & Fire at the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. More than 80 guests received premium seating and attended a special VIP cocktail party in the Red Rocks Performers’ Hall of Fame before the concert. An electric guitar, signed by the band, was auctioned off during the party.
Thanks to the supporters and sponsors of Rockin’ Rhythm for Life 2011, more than $63,000 was raised at this event.
Team Transplant Rides the 2011 Subaru Elephant Rock
Posted on 06. Jun, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Team Transplant
We had a fantastic time on Sunday, June 5th as 101 Team Transplant members rode in the 24th Annual Subaru Elephant Rock to raise awareness for organ and tissue and to celebrate the lives saved through transplantation. Eight transplant recipients and six living organ donors participated to prove it’s possible to lead a healthy, active lifestyle after transplant! Watch the video.
Among the recipients, six-year-old liver recipient Vienna Danna raced in the Shimano Youth Series and WON. Vienna was also one of the team’s top fundraisers, raising more than $1,700 for the American Transplant Foundation. The Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and Team Transplant member Joe Garcia spoke to the crowd about the importance of organ and tissue donation and presented Vienna with a Team Transplant Champion jersey for her accomplishment.
Team Transplant had riders participating in all the five courses, riding between seven and 100 miles. A sub team, the “Organ Grinders,” also represented Team Transplant in the 24 Hours of ERock mountain bike race June 3-4th. Thanks to sponsors and participants, this event raised more than $60,000 to support the American Transplant Foundation.
Team Transplant gear is available for purchase in our Shop.
For even more photos, please visit our album on Facebook. (You do not need a Facebook account to view the photos.)
Photos by Joshua Duplechian/Rich Clarkson and Associates.
It’s time for packet pick up
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 in Team Transplant
Don’t forget, Team Transplant! Packet pick up started this week. It’s time to pick up your bike tag, goodie bag, and any Team Transplant gear you have earned through fundraising! Gear will also be for sale if you want to complete your kit.
Details and directions are posted on the Team Event Calendar. See you soon!
Packet Pick Up Times:
- Tues, May 31 – Schlessman Family YMCA*
- Thurs, June 2 – TriBella*
- Sat, June 4 – Douglas County Events Center
- Sun, June 5 – Douglas County Events Center
*Early packet pick up times (5/31 and 6/2) are only available for team members who registered before May 17th due to the time it takes to print bike tags.
Prizes announced for the first four people to reach $2,000 in fundraising!
Posted on 24. May, 2011 in Announcements, Contests, Team Transplant
We are pleased to announce that the first four Team Transplant members to reach $2,000 in fundraising will receive a Pro Bike Fit for your road or mountain bike at Bike Source, valued at $250!
This advanced fit for road or mountain bikers includes: (more…)
And the winner is…
Posted on 17. May, 2011 in Announcements, Team Transplant
Last week on the blog we mentioned that one lucky Team Transplant member (who registered before May 12th) would win a special gift certificate to The Capital Grille here in downtown Denver. We did the drawing today, and we are very pleased to announce that the winner is Mr. Cameron Berry! Congratulations, Cameron. Here’s a preview of some of the menu items you will get to enjoy soon.
If you didn’t win the gift certificate, don’t despair! Team Transplant has many other raffle prizes for all team members. We also have some pretty cool/valuable raffle prizes for riders who raise $500 or more, like concert tickets complete with limo package.
If you haven’t yet registered for this great event raising money and awareness for organ and tissue donation, register now!
Steve Farber’s Seventh Transplant Anniversary Dinner
Posted on 11. May, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos
Family and close friends of Steve Farber, the founder and chairman of the board of the American Transplant Foundation, gathered together on May 10th to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Steve and his son Gregg’s kidney transplant. Gregg Farber, who lives in New York and could not be there, sent a special message to his father which was read aloud by his brother Brent. Messages from several board members who couldn’t attend were also read aloud.
Special thanks to Shanahan’s Steakhouse for hosting and underwriting this memorable event and to the individuals who made contributions to the Foundation in Steve’s honor.
Steve and Gregg’s transplant story
Send Steve and Gregg your wishes.
Photos by Chris Enzaldo of Chenzo Photo LLC
