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Organ Donation Helpline

National Foundation for Transplants

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 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm CST)
Website: http://www.transplants.org
Verified: 8/30/2011

Children's Organ Transplant Association

Assists families in fund-raising for transplant and transplant-related expenses. Support for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis who are U.S. citizens in need of an organ transplant.
Voice: 1-800-366-2682 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.cota.org
Verified: 8/30/2011

The Living Bank - National Organ and Transplant Registry

Provides donor cards, educational materials and referrals to medical schools for persons wishing to donate their bodies after death.
Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-528-2971
Website: http://www.livingbank.org
Verified: 8/30/2011

National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program

Provides educational information on preventative measures and organ transplants. Referrals to physicians.
Voice: 1-800-393-2839
Website: http://www.mottep.org
Verified: 8/30/2011

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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