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National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program

Provides educational information on preventative measures and organ transplants. Referrals to physicians.
Write:
Transplant Education Program
2041 Georgia Ave.NW,#3100 ACC Ctr.
Washington, DC 20060
Voice: 1-800-393-2839
Website: http://www.nationalmottep.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

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.
Write:
Nat'l Foundation for Transplants
1102 Brookfield, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38119
Voice: 1-800-489-3863
Website: http://www.transplants.org
E-mail: info@transplants.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

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.
Write:
Nat'l Organ and Tissue Registry
P.O. Box 6725
Houston, TX 77265-6725
Voice: 1-800-528-2971
Website: http://www.livingbank.org
E-mail: info@livingbank.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

Children's Organ Transplant Association

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.
Write:
COTA
2501 COTA Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47403
Voice: 1-800-366-2682
Website: http://www.cota.org
E-mail: cota@cota.org
Verified: 10/1/2007


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Last Updated: 12/03/2007

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