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Second Chances Begin Here

If you’re in need of an organ transplant, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re a family member of a transplant patient, we’re glad you’re here. If you’re a referring medical professional, we can help.

At NFT, we assist you in acquiring the educational, financial and long-term support you need. If you are a patient, please refer to the “Get Help” page.

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2020 Lights for Life Neon 5k

Lights for Life Neon 5K is a night glow run where we remember and honor organ donors and their families and celebrate life given to organ recipients. Runners glow and music flow during NFT’s Neon 5k. Don’t miss out on this family fun night. Bring the children and run/walk for a great cause.

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112,570
patients on the transplant waiting list, of which 95% need a kidney or liver

650,000
Americans facing end-stage renal disease

468,000
Americans on dialysis

We’re here to help ensure nothing stands in the way of you and a second chance.

We support patients in all 50 states and all inhabited U.S. territories.

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Help is what we do

There are three key areas that highlight the many ways we help patients and their families navigate the organ transplant journey.

PATIENT SERVICES

Education, collaboration and person-to-person support are key to navigating the transplant journey successfully. We’ve helped thousands of people, and we’re here to help you.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Affording a transplant (and its pre- and post-op expenses) is challenging – even with the best insurance. We help patients and their families fill the financial gaps.

TRANSPLANT PARTNERSHIPS

We have highly productive, time-tested relationships with the nation’s top transplant centers. Together, we work to ensure every patient has access to financial resources.

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MY SECOND CHANCE

“NFT took a great deal of stress off my family and me, so I could focus on healing. I was given a second chance to raise my son and to be around for many years to come.”

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Liver Recipient

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Inspirational Stories and News

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During A Record Breaking Year for Transplants, Donors Chose To Financially Give To NFT

Jan 29, 2020

The year 2019 was the 7th consecutive record-breaking year for transplants. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) close to 40,000 transplants were performed nationwide with nearly 7,400 of those being “living donor” transplants. The number of...

Living Donors — Whether Family, Friends or Altruistic Are On The Rise

Jan 14, 2020

Living donors are transforming organ and tissue donations in the United States. While transplants from living donors have been around for a while, many transplant patients are unfamiliar with this option. Transplant centers are empowering patients through education...

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