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Adopt a Transplant Family in Need- Tree of Life 2022!

Every year, we strive to give back to the many living donors, transplant patients, and families within our community.

Families nominated to our Tree of Life initiative have the opportunity to receive a little extra financial assistance around the holidays. They could use assistance during the holidays to buy presents for their loved ones, afford groceries for a holiday meal, enjoy a rare evening out,  or even just have the weight of financial strain lifted. We are pleased to offer this opportunity to help brighten the holidays for a patient's family.

Please read the inspiring stories below and consider making a donation to the Tree of Life 2022 campaign to support these families in need. Every donation matters for these families!


Tree of Life Families


Donate to Tree of Life

About our Tree of Life: We believe that everyone should feel loved and appreciated during one of the most wonderful times of the year. Tree of Life was created to be able to provide financial assistance to transplant families nationwide during the holiday season, when financial struggles are at all time highs. Please help us spread joy and light this holiday season by donating and "adopting" one of the many families featured on our Tree of Life.

Nominate a Family in Need for Tree of Life 2022!

Every year, we strive to give back to the many living donors, transplant patients, and families we've assisted throughout the year. We want to give back even more! Do you know a living donor, transplant patient, or family that would benefit from our Tree of Life? Nominate them this holiday season.

Families nominated to our Tree of Life initiative have the opportunity to receive a little extra financial assistance around the holidays. They could use assistance during the holidays to buy presents for their loved ones, afford groceries for a holiday meal, or enjoy a rare evening out. We are pleased to offer this opportunity to help brighten the holidays for a patient's family.

Nominated individuals or families must meet the following criteria: 

1. At least one person in the family is a living donor or transplant recipient. 

2. Individual or family must live in the United States. (Gifts are mailed directly to the family.) 

3. Individual or family must be low-income or in need of monetary support this holiday season. 

4. All nominations must be submitted by November 10th, 2022. 


Nomination Form

Would you like to donate to this campaign to help these Tree of Life families receive amazing gifts this holiday season?


Donate to Tree of Life

About our Tree of Life: We believe that everyone should feel loved and appreciated during one of the most wonderful times of the year. Tree of Life was created to be able to provide financial assistance to transplant families nationwide during the holiday season, when financial struggles are at all time highs. Please help us spread joy and light this holiday season by "adopting" one of the many families featured on our Tree of Life.

Living Organ Donor Rides 102 Miles for others in Need!

Seven years ago, Kristen made the ultimate sacrifice for one of her employees, Kimberly, and her family. She donated a portion of her liver and saved Kimberly's life by doing so.

Kristen's passion for saving lives did not stop there! This September, the two of them put together a fundraiser for living donors through our Patient Assistance Program, where Kristen rode 102 miles in two days.

On her ride, Kristen was able to meet some fellow riders and share with them the story of Margaret, just one of the living donors that will be able to save a life thanks to this support.

Margaret is a single mother to a 6-year-old boy and a preschool teacher. According to her transplant social worker, "Margaret is highly motivated to be a kidney living donor for her biological brother, but without some financial assistance, it would pose a financial hardship on her to cover her expenses for her and her son during her recovery".

Thanks to inspiring people like Kristen, Kimberly, and supporters like you, Margaret received a $1,000 grant through our Patient Assistance Program and donated her kidney to her brother two weeks ago!

Kristen gearing up for her ride

New friends made along the way!

Assistance requests made to the American Transplant Foundation have increased dramatically over the past year. Financial donations help living donors be able to save lives; help transplant recipients to access medications to keep them healthy; and provide 1:1 mentorship support so no one will have to go through the transplant journey alone.
We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to both Kristen and Kimberly for being living organ donation advocates and raising over $5,000, all of which goes directly to living organ donors to help cover lost wages while donating!

Thank You! 4th Annual Trivia For Life was a Success!

We are overwhelmed with the amount of support we received on Friday, September 30th at DaVita World Headquarters for our 4th Annual Trivia For Life!

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 doubled our fundraising goal by raising over $300,000!

Guests caught up with friends over delicious food and an open bar...

Tested their trivia knowledge...

Met the inspiring people we work with like organ donors Jay Julian and Laura Fritz, and transplant recipient, Jane Fritz...

And let their talents shine in our new interactive trivia round!


All Event Photos


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Assistance requests made to the American Transplant Foundation have increased dramatically over the past year.  Financial donations help living donors to save lives; help transplant recipients to access medications to keep them healthy; and provide 1:1 mentorship support so no one will have to go through the transplant journey alone.
We'd like to recognize the dozens of event planning committee members and volunteers whose many hours of effort made this all possible. Thank you!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our wonderful event sponsors -- thank you for your generous support!

PRESENTED BY: Iris and Michael Smith

Save the Date: 4th Annual Trivia For Life!

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The 4th Annual Trivia For Life!

This event will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Steve Farber, who has inspired change not only throughout Colorado but across the nation. Steve is a transplant recipient himself and co-founder of the American Transplant Foundation.

Trivia For Life transports you to that time by bringing together friends, families, and coworkers to compete for bragging rights and the crown of Trivia for Life Champions. Featuring a NEW crowd-favorite interactive round where your team can let their talents shine! Attendees indulge in cocktails, fully catered hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment! All while raising funds for the most vulnerable living organ donors and transplant recipients.

The event will be held on Friday, September 30th, at the luxurious DaVita Sky Lounge in downtown Denver.


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