The organization has a library of books/tapes available for members to borrow. The library will be available at meetings. If you have any items that you wish to donate to the library let us know.

               To see the list of books available click here

               To see the list of tapes/DVD's available click here

               The NKF Transplant Book Review site is located here

In an attempt to update our database and send out information electronically, we are asking that any member of TAO who has an email address to send it to us.  We will keep them for TAO use only—we are hoping to use this information to send meeting notices and organ and tissue news.  We will investigate using a group mail list. Thank you for your help.  Please send to Karen Gledhill.

The National Kidney Foundation has a new website for living donors and those considering donation at www.livingdonors.org.  It includes a message board, pen pals and chats as well as some new enhancements

A contribution to TAO in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special person or a relative is a thoughtful idea.  Send your check made out to TAO to PO Box 23552, Rochester, NY 14692-3552.  You will receive an acknowledgement.

The Rochester Eye & Tissue Bank and the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network are always looking for volunteers to work at Health Fairs and assist with giving presentations at local schools concerning organ and tissue donation.  To see a list of upcoming events where you can volunteer, click here.  To volunteer for an event, or to learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact Karen Guarino at 585-272-7890 or email kguarino@rehpb.org

A bill supporting expense reimbursement for living donors is currently before the House.  You are urged to contact your Congressman and ask for their support.  Click here to download a sample letter in PDF format.

The Board of Directors of TAO is excited to announce the start of a new chapter of TAO in Hornell.  WE are fortunate to have existing TAO member Kim Woods offer her time and experience to lead this new group.  She is a donor family member and is a committed advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation.

Understandinng that many TAO members cannot make TAO's general membership meetings each month in Rochester, the Hornell Chapter will some of you the opportunity to attend meetings closer to home.  TAO-Hornell Chapter will provide the same support for transplant recipients, candidates, and their families, donor families; provide education and information on transplantation and related issues; and promote organ and tissue donation awareness.

TAO-Hornell Chapter meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.  Frequency of meetings will be determined by members.  The first meeting will be held May 8th at Desales Hall, 440 Monroe Avenue, Hornell, NY.  Click here for a link to a map and directions.

For more information on meetings, contact Kim Woods at (607) 324-0913.