After all, the medications that keep his new kidney healthy run about $25,000 a year.

But thanks to support from the Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) and caring individuals across the state, Bernard McClendon not only survived his kidney transplant, he’s thriving as an active member of the community. Each year, hundreds of Georgians receive life-saving organ transplants. But surviving the operation is only the beginning. The cost of post-transplant care can be overwhelming, and many people need the emotional, financial, and educational support GTF provides to get back on their feet. To find out how you can help the more than 8,500 transplant candidates and recipients throughout Georgia, visit us online today at www.gatransplant.org. Because for some, kicking the habit just isn’t an option.