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Benefiting Transplant Patients in Pennsylvania!
In October 2010, Mary Kay Paul of Peters Township, and Eileen Pistelli of Pleasant Hills, officially launched the Pennsylvania Chapter of Second Chance at Life. The 501(c)(3) organization was founded in Michigan by Shelly Morell and her mother, lung recipient Carol Mancini. Second Chance at Life is determined to provide financial assistance to transplant patients who are waiting for, receiving, or recovering from a transplant. This charitable organization is funded by corporations and individuals. All funds will go to support Pennsylvania residents who are transplant candidates, recipients, or living donors. more
Grants to Participating Hospitals:
Since its inception, Second Chance at Life has granted $33,000 to four participating hospital’s Transplant Emergency Funds. These funds were established by the hospitals to assist organ transplant patients with food, lodging, gas, etc. Second Chance at Life has also granted $10,000 to help qualifying patients.
Grants to Transplant Patients:
During 2011, Second Chance at Life approved grants totaling $23,200 to the creditors of individual transplant patients. Since 2008, Second Chance at Life has authorized individual grant requests tallying $39,100. By eliminating or reducing financial burdens, transplant patients can focus their energy on living life to the fullest.
Our Motto is to stay Patient Centered and to be Patient Driven
Second Chance at Life’s Pennsylvania Chapter Mission is to provide financial support to transplant patients in Pennsylvania who cannot otherwise afford prescriptions, medical bills, and other necessities during and/or after a transplant. Second Chance at Life also works to increase awareness of the need for individuals to register as organ donors and supports research to improve treatment and care for transplant patients.
Click the links below for copies of the Federal 501(c)(3) Determination Letter for Tax Exemption, and Form 990 - Short Form Return for the 2010 calendar year.
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