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The Transplant Cafe Art Gallery!

Purchase Beautiful Drawings, Paintings & Digital Art Created by Very Talented Artists, Members of Transplant Cafe!

We're proud to announce that select Transplant Cafe member work is now available as museum-quality framed prints on paper or canvas!

Customize your print with several high quality papers, canvases, frames and non-glare glass. Just click on any of the pieces below to explore what it would look like on your wall or as a gift - even test different wall colors to e

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Added by TransplantCafe.com on September 15, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Have you developed New Talents AFTER your transplant? Splash News wants to interview you! $$

Hello everyone! Recently I was contacted by Laura Johnston, a writer who works for a company called "Splash News and Picture Agency," a worldwide publisher of newsworthy stories. Laura would like to feature some stories (the more outrageous and 'far out' or extreme the better) of transplant recipients who have developed new talents that they feel were passed on to them from their organ donor. To have an idea what this is all about,… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on September 10, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Apple CEO, Steven Jobs Appears On Stage - Discusses Liver Transplant!

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs has returned to his showman role, taking the stage Wednesday at a product launch event for the first time since his nearly six-month-long medical leave. Jobs, who had a liver transplant this spring, got a standing ovation. Looking thin and speaking quietly and with a scratchy voice, he told the audience he had received the liver of a young... clic… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on September 9, 2009 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Organ Donation

Have you ever heard someone say something like "if you're an organ donor and are in a bad accident and in critical condition, doctors will let you die so that they can take your organs for transplant" ?? Or, "oh no, I can't become a donor, because if I do, something horrible may happen to me!" ? Even some of us who have transplants, may even be guilty of having entertain similar misconceptions before ever needing a transplant. Many foundations and organizations have tried to bring these myths… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on August 6, 2009 at 7:54pm — 18 Comments

Cafe member Meghann Murphy gets her double lung transplant!!

Great news.. Cafe member Meghann Murphy received her double lung transplant and is reportedly doing very well! Obviously, she hasn't had much time to come online lately and update us personally, but the word is she is doing, looking and feeling like a million dollars!! Here's a link to Meghann's page in case you want to stop by and say hello, or find out more about Meghann's transplant journey: http://transplantcafe.com/profi… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on July 14, 2009 at 3:36pm — 4 Comments

Introducing Holly as new Cafe Administrator....& New Women Issues & Body Image Groups!

Hello TC Family! I hope this memo finds you in great and improving health.. Great news! Holly Werlein (Holdol) has become a cafe administrator! Holly and I have had a few lengthy conversations about the cafe and it's mission and vision.. and let me just say that you can expect to be impressed with her passion for transplantation and increasing awareness. And, she could not have made herself available as an admin soon enough, because secretly, I was really hoping for someone like her to get in… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on July 8, 2009 at 3:09pm — 2 Comments

Transplant Cafe eXpresso - The TC Newsletter! June, 2009 Issue..

Welcome to the June 2009 issue of
Transplant Cafe eXpresso - The TC Newsletter!

Hello TC Family!

Firstly, thanks to all of you for your continued support of the Cafe and inviting other recipients, people who are listed, donors, donor families and facilitators to join the community. We are quickly approaching 1500 members

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Added by TransplantCafe.com on June 11, 2009 at 6:10pm — 1 Comment

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All the information, commentaries and reviews presented in TransplantCafe.com are meant as a reference only. They are not intended to replace professional medical care.

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Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 6, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

TransplantCafe.com Introduces Transplant Cafe Discussions!

Introducing
Transplant Cafe Discussions!

Transplant Cafe Discussions(tm) is a new way for members of the Cafe to receive information and support on specific transplant related topics. It is an opportunity to interact with transplant organizations that are members of Transplant Cafe and other chat participants to give and receive support

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Added by TransplantCafe.com on March 29, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

From Donate Life Hollywood - RE: "Seven Pounds," The new Columbia Pictures movie with Will Smith & Rosario Dawson.

Just received my weekly newsletter from Donate Life Hollywood (OneLegacy), a Southern California organ awareness foundation. I've copied this week's message below which is addressed to the Ambassadors, but I thought you may want to do something similar to what Tenaya suggests: Original Message: Dear Donate Life Ambassadors, Please help educate and inspire the audiences seeing the movie Seven Pounds this holiday season. The movie has a donation and transplant storyline, which is… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on December 24, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

The Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative

From the NKF: The Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative has recently updated its Compare Drug Plans packet for 2009. The current version of the packet is available on http://www.kidneydrugcoverage.org/choose.htm and was updated on November 14, 2008. This packet includes a FAQ on how drugs and plans were chosen, search tips, and two charts that allow you to search for what drugs a specific plan covers (by plan)… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on December 1, 2008 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Petition to Ask Google to Light A Blue Doodle on Diabetes Day..

My friend Many Hernandez of TuDiabetes.com, a social network similar to the Cafe and the whole Diabetes community needs your help! They are petitioning Google to light up a Diabetes Doodle on World Diabetes Day, 11-14-08. You may have seen this before when a special holiday comes about, Google will light up their logo with art that supports that particular holiday. In the future, we'll be doing the same for World Transplant Day. But if you or someone you know are diabetic, please click the imag… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on October 12, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Dave Undis And Life Sharers

Recently, I've been asked to remove a member from the site named Dave Undis who has an organization called LifeSharers, based on his views on organ donation. When the idea of Transplant Cafe was brewing in my mind 2-3 years ago, it showed itself as a true community in every way and not just a support group. In fact the support aspect of TC is meant to be a big part of it, but just as equally important would be the other opportunities for community interaction a site like this facilitates. In a… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on October 11, 2008 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

An indepth study of Iran's kidney transplant system

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Sigrid Fry-Revere, Project Director, Is legalizing kidney sales the solution? Lessons from Iran. Below is the letter Dr. Fry-Revere wrote me about the study, posted here with permission. Enjoy: Hello Nelson, Below is the updated version of the message I sent you about my Iran project. Please feel free to correct any typos or other mistakes you come across. Thank you for posting information about my project. Take care, Sigrid Hello Nelson, The reason I wa… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on September 17, 2008 at 5:09pm — No Comments

How the Waiting List Works

THE WAITING LIST How the Waiting List Works Primary care physicians determine whether their patients should be referred to a transplant center for evaluation. Following extensive tests, if it is determined that the patient is a good candidate for transplantation, the center adds the patient’s name to the center’s as well as national waiting lists. In the United States, the national waiting list is maintained by the… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 14, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

ONE MILLION CALIFORNIANS SAY ‘YES!’ TO ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION!

Statewide Donate Life California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry
Reaches 1,000,000 Registration Goal in First Six Months with DMV

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Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 10, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Facts About Organ and Tissue Donation in California

The Basics

  • There are currently more than 96,000 people on the UNOS National Organ Transplant Waiting List. More than 20,000, or 21%
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Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 10, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

About the Donate Life California Registry

The Donate Life California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry is the private, nonprofit, state-authorized organ and tissue donor registry dedicated to saving the lives of thousands of Californians awaiting life-saving transplants. Administered by California’s four nonprofit, federally designated organ recovery agencies — each responsible for facilitating the donation process in the state — the Donate Life California Registry seeks to give every person awaiting a transplant a second chance at life… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 10, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

TransplantCafe.com Opens it's Doors. Launched February 2, 2008!

TransplantCafe.com - The Gift of E-Life! Officially opens it's doors February 2, 2008. TransplantCafe.com was created with input and ideas of members of the transplant community for the transplant community! It is a new social network community that facilitates personal connections, awareness and support to those waiting for transplants, recipients, living donors / those who have donated a loved one's organs, doctors and facilitators. Members get to interact with each other, share their unique… Continue

Added by TransplantCafe.com on April 2, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

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UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) Recognizes Donate Life Organ Donation & Tissue Blog

UNOS recognizes Donate Life Organ and Tissue Donation Blog in their newsletter and also OneLegacy's Esther Montoya for her visionary "Donate Life Flags Across America"

Read story: http://donatelife-organdonation.blogspot.com/2009/11/donate-life-organ-donation-unos.html#links

I Want To Say Have A Happy Thanksgiving Season We Are All So Blessed My Prayers Are With

Those who are waiting for The Gift Of Life..

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Donor's Family and Friends.......... This Will Be My 2nd Thanksgiving With My Gift Of Life ! Wa do Thank you..



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Watch Dr. Oz Show Thursday

Here's a message I got from Donate Life Hollywood.... looks like a good show to watch :)

Hey Everyone,

Join us in watching the Dr. Oz show this Thursday, November 19th.
The Show will be a great one this week!

It features Sue Whitman, the wife of Joseph Helfgot, America’s second face donor. Sue is telling her husband’s story to the world to inspire more people to donate life. It is because of her leadership and the support of New England Organ Bank that Dr. Oz included the Donate Life website…

Upcoming NTAF Webinar: Pre-Transplant Fundraising

Fundraising for medically related expenses before a transplant can make all the difference. Attend NTAF’s free webinar this Friday, November 20 at 3 p.m to learn about the importance of fundraising early in preparation for a transplant. The session will last anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, with time for questions

Guest Speaker:
David A. Lee, of the NTAF Mid-Atlantic Lung Transplant Fund…

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