Our History
1988
New Heart Society Founded
Dedicated to creating a lasting community of friends and volunteers that would provide support to those waiting for a transplant, recipients, and caregivers that needed help.
1995
Began Living Assistance Loan
First Living Assistance loan was granted to a Tucson heart recipient for $500 for living expenses.
1998
Change of Heart Published
The newsletter established an important network of recipients, people on the waitlist, and healthcare providers.
2006
Rebranded to New Life Society
The Society realized that more than just heart recipients need help and expanded their reach to include all solid organ transplant recipients.
2008
Opened New Chapters
Chapters were opened in Yuma, led by Ken Stanhope, Maribel Cross, and then Tom Gammill, and Tucson.
2009
Government Funding Challenges
The governor and Legislature tried to cut costs from the budget. New Life Society led and organized community leaders like Eddie Basha and Charlie Thomas to help reverse that decision.
2010
Advisory Borad Created
Noted public figures joined the board like Rose Mofford, Anna Tovar, and other legislators and doctors.
2011
Eddie Basha Creates the First Endowment Account
The Celebration of Life Gala raises money for the expansion project to Prescott and Eddie Basha creates the first endowment account.
2018
Rebranded to Transplant Community Alliance
Programs include peer support dinners, education meetings, participation in the Transplant Games of America, and coordination with community partners and transplant centers.