Jul 14, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
At the age of 13, JaShawn Lemar Scott signed up to be an organ donor. He’s the son of KeShaunta and Justin Scott. His mother said JaShawn led a purpose-filled life and had a heart of gold. Four years after becoming an organ donor, JaShawn’s decision saved five...
Jun 30, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
Al Nykamp, a NFT patient, was diagnosed with three conditions, hemophilia, Hepatitis C, and cancer over his lifetime beginning when he was a newborn. He shared in an interview in May with Rene Wisely of Michigan Health that being cured of his conditions was...
Jun 24, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
When the National Foundation for Transplants opened its COVID-19 Response Center in April, it was to help transplant patients navigate financial challenges during a difficult time. Patients who had either received their transplant or were waiting for their second...
Jun 5, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
Marcus Martinez was elected chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Foundation for Transplants in May 2020. Martinez is a 27-year FedEx veteran who is Vice President, Global Operations Control and Service Quality & Assurance. In this role, Martinez...
May 28, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Indiana Donor Network reassured Hoosiers on the waiting list that transplants would not slow down. It appears transplant stats for the state shows the network kept their promise. Beairshelle Edmé, a reporter for FOX59...
May 15, 2020 | News, Press, Press Releases
In case you missed it, NFT’s CEO, Michelle Gilchrist talks about the needs of transplant patients during COVID-19 pandemic with host of The Michael’s Show, Roxanne Watson, broadcasting from New York. Listen to the archived...
