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Background & Goals
In loving memory of Justina Gilbert who passed away May 26, 2002 waiting for a liver transplant.
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| The Name:
The TIGER Fund name comes from three origins:
- The tiger is an animal who exhibits strength, a sense of adventure and masters his environment --- very important traits of all who receive or donate organs for life.
- Acronym for Transplant Information Gathering for Education and Research
- References a stuffed animal tiger used as a symbol of inspiration in a liver transplant effort (see a personal story)
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Who We Are:
- We are a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers.
- We are dedicated to improving the lives of organ transplant patients and their families and caregivers.
- We are registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the Internal Revenue Service.
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What We Do:
- We raise money for needy transplant families. 100% of all funds donated by individual contributors go directly to needy organ transplant patients and their families. Over 90% of all other income goes directly to needy organ transplant patients and their families.
- We develop support programs for the liver transplant community
- We compile a forum for resources to increase the flow of information about liver transplantation to local communities.
- Click here to see examples of What We Do.
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The TIGER Fund has various Corporate Sponsorship programs available. Inquire here
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What We Need:
- We need prayers
- Other than a personal donation, there are several ways you can aid the TIGER Fund. Help Suggestions
- We need organ donors and positive incentives for donor families.Link to Save 50 Lives Campaign
- We need financial donors
- We need to develop more education programs for donors and donor families.
- We need to develop more outreach education and resources for medical professionals about transplanting and donor awareness.
- We need your help
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