Transplant Community Alliance offers resources at no cost to transplant recipients and their families. Click below to learn more

The Living Assistance Fund is designed to provide financial aid to organ transplant recipients to reduce their stress during the difficult medical procedures of transplantation and the healing process. We do this by paying for basic living necessities like housing, medication and transportation to the hospital. Our Living Assistance Fund offers financial support to transplant patients for the following expenses:

  • Prescription Medication Copay
  • Transportation to Treatment Facility
  • Basic Housing Needs including rent or mortgage payment
  • Utilities like electricity and gas

Currently, this program is available to recipients who live in Arizona or who were transplanted in Arizona. For more information, please contact our office, 602-277-2661 or email us at info@TransplantAZ.org. Click to open online application: Application

Our Dinner Meeting Support Groups are a great way to come together in a low-key social atmosphere and share stories about our lives and our transplant journeys. All are welcome. We gather the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Currently we have two meeting places.

Northwest Valley Anzio’s Italian Restaurant at 12418 N. 28th Dr., Phoenix 85029 RSVP to Ed & Linda at Ozierhome@cox.net or to the office at 602-277-2661.

East Valley Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen at 2530 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224 RSVP to Carolyn at cmrichel@cox.net or 480-313-4217

Each person is responsible for their own meal.

Due to restrictions that came from Covid 19, we moved all of our support group meetings online with Zoom. We remained on-line because it provided a great opportunity to stay in touch with recipients who had their transplant surgeries in AZ but have since returned home. We meet every Thursday at 7pm and share stories, talk about issues and have conversations about transplant life, good, bad and ugly! Every week is something different. The goal is to stay connected! Please call 602-277-2661 or email info@TransplantAZ.org to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.  

Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor HERE!

View this video for a fun explanation of why April is important to the lifesaving work of donation.

We can match you with a person that has a similar experience and wants to listen and offer support. Ask your transplant coordinator, social worker, clinician or call the Alliance at 602-277-2661 and ask to speak to our Mentor Coordinator. Email questions to info@TransplantAZ.org We are grateful for the advice given by the Georgia Transplant Foundation and Banner Transplant Institute to recreate this program for TCA.
Want to be a Mentor? As a Mentor, you could provide confidence and encouragement to other patients moving through the process. To become a mentor, you must be 6 months post-surgery; referred by a healthcare professional or your transplant team; living successfully with your transplant or donation; and able to complete the half-day training session. To become a mentor, call Tracy at 602-277-2661.
We offer proven strategies to reduce your anxiety and assistance in creating a plan for ongoing relief in this systematic, easy-to-use 10-15 minute video series. Includes a comprehensive workbook designed to track progress and initiate activities to reinforce the principles learned. Tailored for the transplant community. Transplant Community Alliance will pay your $297 registration fee, To get started email Catherine at catherine@transplantaz.org for registration.

 

 

The mission of Team Arizona is to support organ donor awareness by demonstrating the effectiveness of the transplantation process to increase the number of registered organ, eye, and tissue donations in the state of Arizona through public education.  

We assist our team members with the costs associated with participation at the Transplant Games of America and World Transplant Games where we celebrate our newfound health to bring attention to the success of transplantation and honor the memory of donors and donor families.

Our members are active in the community by participating in community events, organized activities and educational programs that benefit the transplant community by staying in touch with current topics and resources. Our active membership allows TCA to sustain its work and presence in the ever changing world of transplant. Read the inspiring stories about TCA diverse membership and how they are thriving post transplant.

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