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American Transplant Foundation and Donor Alliance Announce Video Contest

Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 in News Releases

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AMERICAN TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION and DONOR ALLIANCE

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March 18, 2010

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AMERICAN TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION AND DONOR ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE VIDEO CONTEST TO PROMOTE DONATE LIFE COLORADO & SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE

DENVER, CO-– The American Transplant Foundation and Donor Alliance have announced the Show Us Your Heart Video Contest—a contest to promote Donate Life Colorado, the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, and the new Donate Life license plate that is now available for purchase at Title and Registration Offices throughout Colorado.

The contest, which begins March 17 and will run through April 23, will coincide with April’s National Donate Life Month—a time set aside to raise national awareness of the need for organ, tissue, marrow, and blood donors. (more…)

American Transplant Foundation to Kick Off Charity Cycling Team Feb 18th

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 in News Releases

Team Transplant, the American Transplant Foundation’s second annual cycling team, will cycle the 2010 Subaru Elephant Rock Ride on Sunday, June 6th in Castle Rock, Colorado to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. American Transplant Foundation is hosting a registration party at Wheat Ridge Cyclery on February 18th to kick off Team Transplant 2010. Tyler Hamilton, former pro road racer and Olympic Gold Medalist, will speak at the party.

Colorado’s ‘Donate Life’ Specialty License Plates Are Now Available for Purchase!

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 in News Releases

Denver, Colo.– Today, Donate Life Colorado, the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, announced that the new Donate Life specialty license plate is available for purchase at Title and Registration Offices throughout Colorado. With the introduction of the plate, Colorado has joined 22 other states around the nation in raising awareness for organ and tissue donation through license plates.

Statement of Executive Director Heidi Heltzel about On the List and the American Transplant Foundation

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 in News Releases

Denver, Colo.—Executive Director Heidi Heltzel has issued the following statement regarding Steve Farber and Harlan Abrahams’ new book, On the List:

“The American Transplant Foundation is excited to join the nationwide book tour of On the List, written by board members Steve Farber and Harlan Abrahams. Relating the personal story of Steve Farber, On the List portrays the emotional journey of his quest for a lifesaving kidney transplant. His story is interspersed with details about how the current transplant system works and arguments for change that the Foundation considers worthy of larger public debate.

On the List: Fixing America’s Failing Organ Transplant System by Steve Farber and Harlan Abrahams goes on sale

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 in News Releases

Framed by the harrowing story of two patients on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, this compelling narrative explores the problems with America’s transplant policies and offers solutions for a flawed system

Thirteen transplant recipients, six living donors to cycle with Team Transplant.

Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 in News Releases

Team Transplant, the American Transplant Foundation’s inaugural charity cycling team, will cycle the 2009 Subaru Elephant Rock Ride on Sunday, June 7th in Castle Rock, Colorado to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Though only in its first year, Team Transplant has recruited 180 team members, including 13 recipients, four living donors, and two future living donors, making it the largest charity team at the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride. Collectively, Team Transplant members will ride more than 9,300 miles.

By the Numbers: Colorado’s Largest Cycling Event is 22 Years Old

Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 in News Releases

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The American Transplant Foundation announces a special benefit concert by Crosby, Stills & Nash in Denver.

Posted on 23. May, 2008 in News Releases

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Crosby, Stills & Nash- Wells Fargo Theater- Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Posted on 10. Mar, 2008 in News Releases

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Legendary trio Crosby, Stills & Nash to launch major coast-to-coast North American tour on May 31, their first outing together since ’05.

Posted on 04. Mar, 2008 in News Releases

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