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Organ Donation Helpline

Provides educational information on preventative measures and organ transplants. Referrals to physicians.
Voice: 1-800-393-2839
Website: http://www.nationalmottep.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

Provides donor cards, educational materials and referrals to medical schools for persons wishing to donate their bodies after death.
Voice: 1-800-528-2971
Website: http://www.livingbank.org
E-mail: info@livingbank.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

Provides support services, financial assistance and advocacy to adult and child organ and bone marrow transplant candidates and recipients. Assists in fund-raising activities.
Voice: 1-800-489-3863
Website: http://www.transplants.org
E-mail: info@transplants.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

Non-profit organization that provides public education on organ transplants. Assists families in fund-raising for transplant and transplant-related expenses. Assistance for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis who are U.S. citizens in need of an organ transplant.
Voice: 1-800-366-2682
Website: http://www.cota.org
E-mail: cota@cota.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

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Last Updated: November 12, 2008

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