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Get To Know Us Our Story Contact Us Get Informed The Transplant Journey Living Donor Resources News Room Select Page National Foundation for Transplants Announces Closure After 41 Years of Service Memphis, TN, April 8th – After 41 years of dedicated service, the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) announces that it will cease operations. Since our inception, we have been honored to work alongside you, our community, to make a difference in the lives of transplant recipients and their families. Despite our dedicated efforts, economic strain post-pandemic, compounded by inflation impacts on the healthcare sector, increasingly higher operational costs, and a decrease in fundraising has led us to this difficult decision. Over the years we have accomplished remarkable milestones. Together, we have raised $98 million, including $84 million through peer-to-peer fundraising efforts and impacting more than 6,400 individuals. This noteworthy achievement speaks volumes about the generosity and compassion of our community. In the last decade, we have welcomed 380 new individuals each year extending our reach and impact nationwide. During this time, we have also provided an average of $2 million in grants annually to help alleviate the financial burden of transplant-related Expenses. We are immensely proud of the impact we have made over the past four decades,” said Marcus Martinez, Chairman of NFT. … and we are deeply grateful to our community of donors, partners, supporters, and volunteers who have stood by us in our mission to provide hope and assistance to transplant recipients and their families.” Alternative resources and support services will be provided to ensure that individuals continue to have the opportunity to receive the assistance they need. NFT extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been a part of its journey. The legacy of its mission will endure in the lives it has touched and the hearts it has uplifted. Sincerely, National Foundation for Transplants Board of Directors Due to the high volume of questions we’ve been receiving, we want to ensure that everyone receives prudent information. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to receive answers as quickly as possible. To assist you more efficiently, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions Click Here for FAQs Adopt-A-Patient The Adopt-a-Patient site offers donors information to help them relate, connect, and give to individuals in need. This practical tool answers the questions of how their financial donation will be used and whose life can be saved or healed. Learn More Second Chance Saturday Meet NFT newest transplant patients. We look forward to serving them, their transplant center, medical professionals, family and friends. Say hello! Whose Life Can You Save? Whose life can you save? They may be closer than you think. View the I Am BoLD video and learn the benefits of Living Donation Living Donor Resources 104,079 patients on the waiting list 42,888 January – December 2022 1:8 1 donor can save 8 lives We’re here to help ensure nothing stands in the way of you and a second chance. We support patients in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Get informedHelp is what we do There are three key areas that highlight the many ways we help patients and their families navigate the organ transplant journey. Fundraising Guidance A fundraising consultant is assigned to every patient to assist their fundraising campaign. Consultants are full-time staff members, available M-F, 8:30 to 4:30 CST. Payments & Reimbursement Patients financial needs are immediate. NFT provides prompt processing of submitted payment requests via direct payment to providers or direct deposit to the patient. Peace of Mind NFT relies on public trust to do our work and strive to continuously maintain that trust through our commitment to ethical principles, transparency, and accountability. Our operation is one of the most efficient of its kind. Get Help MY SECOND CHANCE NFT took a great deal of stress off my family and me, so I could focus on healing. I was given a second chance to raise my son and to be around for many years to come.” Bette Liver Recipient The Second Chance Inspirational Stories and News New CEO: Jared Wall Jan 11, 2023 On Tuesday National Foundation for Transplants announced that Jared Wall is the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. Wall, coming from a senior leadership position with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, has joined the organization full time at... read more How’s Your State Doing on Donor Protection Measures? Oct 4, 2022 While awaiting passage of a federal Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA), more than half of states now have their own version (28 at last count). In fact, like North Carolina, some actually are more generous than the federal version (by including paid leave for state... read more For all of our success, there are more patients every year who need our help. Help us fulfill our mission. RESOURCES Research Organ Donation Living Donors Media Resources LEARN MORE Financial Information News Press Media Inquiries Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact Us Contact Us 1-800-489-3863 PO Box 25525 Memphis TN,...