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National Donor Day 2020

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Annual American Transplant Foundation Holiday Party!

Thank you to all who joined us at our
Annual Holiday Party! 

We are honored that we were joined by friends, family, living donors, transplant recipients, volunteers, Board Members, and supporters at our annual Holiday Party! This evening was filled with laughs, lots of food, and giving back. 

As always, we celebrated all of the lives saved through transplantation, and looked to the future as we prepare to save even more lives in 2020. 

All of our honored guests had a chance to adopt Patient Assistance Grant Recipients at our Tree of Life! Because of their help, almost all of our Patient Assistance Grant Recipients will be receiving a special gift in the mail this holiday season. 

We were also joined by Denver Poet, Devan Kingsford and Tarot Card Reader, Diana Fox who allowed our guests to have some more fun. Delicious appetizers were provided by Private Chef, Steve Grindley. 

We would like to thank all of our guests, volunteers, Devan, Diana, and Chef Steve for making this such a fun and eventful evening! 

A special 'THANK YOU' goes out to our wonderful hosts, Dr. Mike Shomaker and Leslie Shomaker. These two have opened their home to American Transplant Foundation year after year to support the most vulnerable living organ donors and transplant recipients. 

2019 was quite a year! We're looking forward to what the future holds in 2020. 

Holiday Party Photos

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3rd Annual TK’s 5K

Join Us at the 3rd Annual TK's 5K Walk/Run on
March 28, 2020!

At the 2nd Annual TK's 5K, family, friends, and a community came together to honor and remember Troy Kenneth Merkle  (TK), a precious boy who gained his wings too soon. TK had Alagille Syndrome and did not survive the liver transplant surgery. TK's inspiring family, friends, and community are coming together again for the 3rd Annual TK's 5K Walk/Run on March 28, 2020!

Join TK's family and friends at the 3rd annual charity 5K Walk/Run to not only honor and remember the precious TK, but to raise awareness for organ donation and the American Transplant Foundation! 

Need to Know Information

When? Saturday, March 28, 2020

What Time? 9:30am (Race Start)

Where? Promenade Terrace
Promenade Dr S, Westminster, CO 80020

Registration: $25 for Adults | 7 & Under are Free
Prices increase after 12/31/2019

Course: -Results can be used as a BOLDERBoulder 10K Qualifier
-Leashed dogs & stroller friendly
-70% concrete/30% dirt and gravel

Can't make it? Please consider making a donation of any size HERE!


Register Here

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2nd Annual TK'S 5K was AWESEOME!


Raising over $7,000 for the American Transplant Foundation


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Battle at the Pitch Hosted by Colorado Mesa University Women’s Rugby Team

The CMU Women's Rugby team is hosting the 2nd Annual Battle at The Pitch! Taking on the Colorado School of Mines, the CMU Women's Rugby will raise funds for the American Transplant Foundation. Show your suuport for CMU Women's Rugby and American Transplant Foundation on Saturday, November 2nd @ 11am!

There are lots of ways to show your support for CMU Women's Rugby and the American Transplant Foundation...

1. For only $10, you can take advantage of unlimited food and drinks at the game!

2. ​Pre-order your $10 Battle at the Pitch T-shirt HERE! All T-Shirts will be available for pick up at the game. If you are unable to pick up at the game, please make note at the bottom of the pre-order form.

3. Donate! To kick start our End of Year Giving, please consider making a donation on behalf of CMU Women's Rugby Team HERE.


Donate Today!​

All The Details: 

When? Saturday, November 2, 2019 

What Time? 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where? Colorado Mesa University Rugby Pitch
1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Thank You! 3rd Annual Trivia For Life was a Success!

Thank you to all who made our 3rd Annual Trivia For Life a huge success!

Trivia for Life was created to bring together friends, families, and coworkers for an evening of delicious drinks, amazing food, friendly competition, prizes and more. All while raising funds for the nation's most vulnerable living organ donors, transplant recipients, and their families.  This year's fundraiser, was one for the books!

Together, we raised over $121,000 for vulnerable living donors, transplant recipients, and their families!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all 270 guests, 34 sponsors, 20 Trivia Committee Members, 30+ Volunteers, our inspiring speakers; Jim and Jack, and support staff for making this evening such a success! A special thank you to DaVita who allowed us to host our friends, family members, and collegues. 

Trivia For Life plays a vital role in our fundraising efforts and is one of our favorite fundraising events of the year.  Through this event we are able to raise funds that support our Patient Assistance Program, our 1+1=LIFE Mentorship Program, and our ability to pursue our lifesaving mission.


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Want Trivia For Life in your city? Let us know!

Team Transplant at Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon

Join Team Transplant at Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon: October 19th & 20th 2019!

You won’t want to miss this super fun event. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series travels to major cities all around the world and is known for lining the race route with live bands, cheerleaders, and themed water stations. We’re looking forward to another exciting and fun weekend! 

This year, the American Transplant Foundation’s Team Transplant, a group of living organ donors, transplant recipients, and supporters, will run/walk the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon to honor their loved ones who gave the Gift of Life. 

If you’d like to run with us to support living organ donors, transplant recipients, and their families, please follow the steps below to ensure your a part of this inspiring team! 

THE DETAILS

5K 

Sat. October 19
Start Time: 9am
Civic Center Park
(101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80202)

10K

Sun. October 20
Start Time: 7am
Civic Center Park
(101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80202)

Half Marathon

Sun. October 20
Start Time: 7am
Civic Center Park
(101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80202)

Participate at Rock 'N' Roll:

STEP 1:


START FUNDRAISING

Please consider fundraising to help support our efforts. All funds raised go directly to supporting living donors and transplant recipients. 

STEP 2:


REGISTER TO RUN

October 19: 5K
October 20: 10K & Half Marathon

Please Note: There is not an 'Offical Team Transplant' team. Please notify us after you register at support@americantransplantfoundation.org.

Questions? Email us at Support@americantransplantfoundation.org.