Welcome to the Transplant Recipients International Organization Pittsburgh Chapter website. If you are interested in joining TRIO, please take a moment to download and read our brochure/application

If you would like to purchase an organ donation awareness magnet, please visit the fundraising page!

Announcements:

Friday, November 18, 2011: Pennsylvania Chapter of the Second Chance at Life Bus Trip to New York City.

• Departure:

  • South Hills Village in Bethel Park at 11:00PM

  • Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh at 11:30 PM (Second Stop)

• Return:

  • Saturday November 19, 2011 from New York City at 9:00 PM

• Cost:    $ 99.00 per person

• Benefits the Pennsylvania Chapter of Second Chance at Life who provides financial support to transplant patients in Pennsylvania.

• Download Trip Announcement

• Download Registration Form

Updates:

• Download the Chapter Newsletters:
  • March 2011
  • January - February 2011
  • October 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • April - May 2010
  • March 2010
  • January-February 2010
     
• Download the poem "The Road That Lies Ahead" by Paul Armbruster
   
• Download the presentation on "Nutrition, Transplantation, and You" given by Dr. Laura Matarese from the February 2010 Support Group Meeting.
   
• Download the presentation on "Transplant Medications" from the January 2009 Support Group Meeting. You will need Microsoft Powerpoint or Power Point Viewer to view the document. Powerpoint Viewer can be downloaded here.
   
• Check for updates for event and recent photos from the US Transplant Games on the official Games website.
   

Regular/Support Meetings:

The TRIO-Pittsburgh Chapter has its monthly meetings to discuss chapter issues as well as support meeting so that you may discuss your transplant concerns and issues. Guest speakers will be announced accordingly. Meetings will be the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Time:

• 1:30 pm - Support Group meeting to discuss your transplant concerns and issues.
   
• 2:30 pm - General Meeting to discuss Chapter events and issues

Location: Monthly meetings alternate locations.

• UPMC Montefiore LHAS Auditorium, 7th Floor next to main lobby or
• Allegheny General Hospital, Snyder Auditorium, 1st Floor, South Tower