TLC Holiday Event
Posted on 09. Dec, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Recent Events, Transplant Leadership Council, Website Archive
Group photo with Founding Members of the TLC (Transplant Leadership Council)
On Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Founding Members of the TLC (Transplant Leadership Council) met at Founding Co-Chair Brad Farber’s house for a holiday meeting and social. 16 people were in attendance.
The group took the opportunity to celebrate how far TLC has come in such a short period of time, reflecting on the number of patient’s lives TLC will impact with grants awarded through the Patient Assistance Program.
The most exciting piece of news was the announcement of a challenge grant awarded by The Monroe Group that will match funds raised by the first fifty TLC members, up to $500 per member. This means that each TLC member will be able to help at least two patients in need of emergency financial assistance. TLC helps patients by eliminating financial barriers for those who wish to become living organ donors and helping transplant recipients afford anti-rejection medications.
TLC’s first big, public event will be on February 25th in Denver. Save the date to have some fun while helping save lives!
Colorado Nonprofit Project of the Year Celebration at Que Bueno Mexican Grill
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 in Past Events, Photos, Recent Events, Team Transplant, Website Archive
Event chair Steve Crider, living kidney donor; Steve's daughter Kelsey Crider, transplant recipient; Foundation Board Member Barry Hirschfeld
On Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, American Transplant Foundation held a party at Que Bueno Mexican Grill in Westminster, Colorado to celebrate Team Transplant winning “Colorado Nonprofit Project of the Year” at the Gold Leaf awards, held annually by Colorado Healthcare Communicators.
At the event, attendees enjoyed great Mexican food and an extended happy hour; won prizes from Que Bueno; learned about American Transplant Foundation’s initiatives; and entered for chances to win over $1500 worth of raffle and silent auction prizes donated by event sponsors.
We decided that the best way to honor Team Transplant’s award is to directly assist transplant patients in need. In honor of all Team Transplant members, all funds raised at the event will go to the Patient Assistance Program.
Attendees included Team Transplant members, volunteers, transplant recipients, living organ donors, dialysis center workers, and other supporters.
An extra-special thanks goes to Steve Crider, who did an amazing job organizing the event!
TLC Team Runs in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon
Posted on 14. Oct, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Transplant Leadership Council, Website Archive
Gavin Maitland - runner, double-lung recipient, TLC Founding Member
On Sunday, October 9, 2011, a team of 13 Transplant Leadership Council (TLC) Founding Members and supporters ran in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon. Members of the team participated in the full-marathon, half-marathon, and half-marathon relay.
With great weather, thousands of cheering fans, and live music every mile of the course, it was a fun way to celebrate the TLC’s success in helping transplant patients across the country through American Transplant Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program.
Honored members of the team were Gavin Maitland, a double-lung recipient who ran 7.8 miles in the half-marathon relay, and Dr. Jeff Stripling, a living kidney donor who ran the full-marathon. The two are living proof that you can still be a runner after giving or receiving an organ!
The team gathered for a social after the race at The Cheeky Monk Pub.
Local News Channels 4, 9, and 31 all gave coverage of the story. See our In the News section.
Transplant Leadership Council Founding Members Reception
Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Transplant Leadership Council, Website Archive
The Transplant Leadership Council (TLC) young professionals group gathered on August 10th for its first Founding Members Reception. The event was hosted by American Transplant Foundation’s founder Steve Farber and his wife, Cindy, at their beautiful Denver residence. The founding members took the opportunity to network, discuss plans to meet their goals, and celebrate the Council’s early successes in raising money to directly aid transplant patients in need. (100% of the Council’s funds raised go to grants for American Transplant Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program.)
Founding Co-Chairs Brad Farber and Susan Fakharzadeh and Volunteer Committee Chairs Matt Weiss and Jeanni Barnthouse all spoke. Steve Farber gave the opening remarks.
Since the Transplant Leadership Council’s Kickoff at the Jet Hotel in late June, under Brad and Susan’s energetic leadership, the group has grown to 27 Founding Members. TLC is a unique young professionals organization in which Members review all grant applications and decide exactly how their financial gifts are used to directly aid transplant patients. American Transplant Foundation is thrilled to have these talented people dedicated to supporting our lifesaving mission!
Now is the perfect time to get involved as we finalize our volunteer committees. Learn more about the Transplant Leadership Council and how you can join this young professionals group.
Volunteer Party: A small token of appreciation
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 in Past Events, Photos, Team Transplant, Volunteering
On July 19th, we invited Team Transplant volunteers to a special get together at Rack and Rye Gastropub to thank them for dedicating their time to make the 2011 event such a success. The value of their 150 volunteer hours was worth more than $3,200 to the Foundation! Special thanks to Paul Piciocchi and Rack and Rye for hosting us at their wonderful restaurant.
Transplant Leadership Council Kick Off
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 in Events, Past Events, Photos, Transplant Leadership Council
The American Transplant Foundation launched its new young professionals group, the Transplant Leadership Council, with a party at The Jet Hotel in downtown Denver on June 28, 2011. More than 40 young professionals and supporters attended to learn more about the Council, which provides emergency financial assistance to transplant patients in need.
During the party, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and got to hear from Steve Farber, kidney recipient and Founder of the American Transplant Foundation, Brian Cerise, a living kidney donor and Council member, and Brad Farber and Susan Fakharzadeh, two of the Transplant Leadership Council’s Founding Co-Chairs, about how their lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation and how the Council will directly benefit patients. Special thanks to the 23 individuals who have become Founding Members of the Council, pledging to raise more than $15,000 for the Patient Assistance Program in 2011!
Learn more about the Transplant Leadership Council.
Photographs by Mike Neville of M.P.N. Photography. All rights reserved.
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.
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
