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Fundraising is Personal: Choosing the Best Method for YOU

September 3, 2024 Comments Off on Fundraising is Personal: Choosing the Best Method for YOU

When fundraising for your transplant-related medical needs, one of the biggest challenges is determining which method will work best for you. While event planning or seeking media exposure might come…

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Interview with Lance J. Cunha

August 19, 2024 Comments Off on Interview with Lance J. Cunha

Hear from Lance J. Cunha, a heart transplant recipient and author of Resolute: My Quest for a New Heart as he shares stories from his transplant journey and offers his…

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#GTFHero Spotlight: Diane Perryman

July 8, 2024 Comments Off on #GTFHero Spotlight: Diane Perryman

Diane Perryman, a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner, has built her career around providing comprehensive care for heart transplant patients. She began her career as a nurse in the pediatric cardiac…

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Michael Roberts: JumpStarting Career and Confidence

May 23, 2024 Comments Off on Michael Roberts: JumpStarting Career and Confidence

Michael Roberts’ life began with a heavy burden, diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and high blood pressure at just two weeks old. But through the love and support of…

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Spotlight: Daly “Perfect Match” Scholarship

April 30, 2024 Comments Off on Spotlight: Daly “Perfect Match” Scholarship

Connie Daly’s life took a tumultuous turn in 2003 with a diagnosis that shattered her world: chronic kidney disease. Through the ensuing years of grueling treatments and medications, her quest…

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Lexi’s Lifeline: A Story of Hope and Resilience

April 24, 2024 Comments Off on Lexi’s Lifeline: A Story of Hope and Resilience

When Lexi McCullough began feeling unwell, her father, Toby, initially chalked it up to “normal cold stuff.” With a cough in the midst of winter, it seemed like a typical…

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A Second Chance: Navigating the Transplant Journey

April 11, 2024 Comments Off on A Second Chance: Navigating the Transplant Journey

by Tamara Walker When I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at 25, the specter of kidney failure seemed distant. But at 38, it became my reality, and dialysis became…

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Spotlight: Chelsea Long Memorial Scholarship

April 5, 2024 Comments Off on Spotlight: Chelsea Long Memorial Scholarship

Chelsea Long lived her first 9 years in perfect health, with no signs of what she would ultimately face. However, her world changed when an unexpected virus targeted her kidney.…

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Spotlight: Michael Henry Calkins Memorial Scholarship

March 22, 2024 Comments Off on Spotlight: Michael Henry Calkins Memorial Scholarship

Michael Calkins entered the world with a heart condition that demanded immediate attention. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome on June 28, 1993, his journey began with his first surgery…

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The Celebrate Life Gala

March 19, 2024 Comments Off on The Celebrate Life Gala

Months of meticulous planning and tireless dedication culminated in a night of magic at GTF’s 5th annual Celebrate Life Gala. On Saturday, March 9th, the fruits of countless hours of…

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