TRIO is an independent not-for-profit international organization committed to improving the quality of life of transplant
recipients, candidates, their families and donor family members. Through the TRIO national headquarters and a network of
local chapters, TRIO serves its members in the areas of donor awareness, transplant education, support for patients and
caregivers, and patient advocacy. Read our history and more about how TRIO serves the transplant community.
recipients, candidates, their families and donor family members. Through the TRIO national headquarters and a network of
local chapters, TRIO serves its members in the areas of donor awareness, transplant education, support for patients and
caregivers, and patient advocacy. Read our history and more about how TRIO serves the transplant community.
Update on TRIO meeting location: Our May meeting will be held at the Southeast Regional branch of the Jacksonville Public
Library, located on Deerwood Park Blvd., just off Gate Parkway and Butler Blvd. Click here for map and directions to the
library. We are still trying to confirm a permanent location to meet at St. Luke's. Check back for location updates, or you
may contact one of our board members for updated information.
Library, located on Deerwood Park Blvd., just off Gate Parkway and Butler Blvd. Click here for map and directions to the
library. We are still trying to confirm a permanent location to meet at St. Luke's. Check back for location updates, or you
may contact one of our board members for updated information.
| If you have questions or would like more information about TRIO of Northeast Florida, leave a message on our voice mail at 904-858-3370 or email us. Make sure you give your name, phone number and full mailing address. |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 Voice mail: 904-858-3370 |
Membership in TRIO of Northeast Florida is free and open to all transplant recipients, those awaiting transplant, family
members and friends, as well as donor family members, medical professionals, and all interested persons. Benefits of
membership include local and national TRIO newsletters, a personal and information support network, donor awareness and
social events, volunteer opportunities, a library of books, videos, and brochures, and a medication assistance fund and
educational scholarship for eligible members. (See application forms for details.)
members and friends, as well as donor family members, medical professionals, and all interested persons. Benefits of
membership include local and national TRIO newsletters, a personal and information support network, donor awareness and
social events, volunteer opportunities, a library of books, videos, and brochures, and a medication assistance fund and
educational scholarship for eligible members. (See application forms for details.)
| TRIO monthly meeting information |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 Voice mail: 904-858-3370 |
J.T. Rhodes, President (904) 296-9055 jtrhodescpa@msn.com
Ryan McGregor, Vice President (904) 642-3343 ryan_mcgregor@bellsouth.net
Ann Coppedge, Managing Director (904) 285-7688 anncoppedge@comcast.net
Ryan McGregor, Vice President (904) 642-3343 ryan_mcgregor@bellsouth.net
Ann Coppedge, Managing Director (904) 285-7688 anncoppedge@comcast.net
Contact:
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| Other TRIO events |
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 1st Saturday Brunch
We have started getting together on the 1st Saturday of each month for a casual brunch out. In May we will again be
meeting at the IHOP on Baymeadows Rd. between I-95 and Philips Highway. The location changes from month to month,
so check back regularly for more information.
meeting at the IHOP on Baymeadows Rd. between I-95 and Philips Highway. The location changes from month to month,
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 - "Life: Get in the Game."
Drew Silverman, PharmD, a long-time friend and member of TRIO, will bless us with another one of his wonderful
presentations on living with a transplant. Drew, not only a transplant pharmacist but a 2-time kidney recipient, will be
making a special trip from his office at Tampa General to speak to us this month. Drew is always kind enough to stay late
and answer questions, so come with questions concerning your transplant medications. But be sure to come early as Drew
always draws a big crowd.
presentations on living with a transplant. Drew, not only a transplant pharmacist but a 2-time kidney recipient, will be
making a special trip from his office at Tampa General to speak to us this month. Drew is always kind enough to stay late
and answer questions, so come with questions concerning your transplant medications. But be sure to come early as Drew
always draws a big crowd.
| Other events |
On Sunday, April 20th, we celebrated our 4th annual Donate
Life Day. It turned out to be a beautiful day at the St.
Johns Town Center. Many volunteers, transplant recipients,
and area transplant organization representatives showed up
in strong support of the event. It was a great day and a big
success. To read more and see photos of the event, go to
our Donate Life Day page.
Life Day. It turned out to be a beautiful day at the St.
Johns Town Center. Many volunteers, transplant recipients,
and area transplant organization representatives showed up
in strong support of the event. It was a great day and a big
success. To read more and see photos of the event, go to
our Donate Life Day page.
July 11-16, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - U.S. Transplant Games
The U.S. Transplant Games is the premiere athletic competition for transplant
recipients. It is also a great opportunity for donor family members to meet and give
support through various donor events. Athletic events include swimming, track and
field, tennis, golf, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cycling, volleyball, racquetball,
and bowling. Other events include a donor recognition ceremony, kids time, and the
Giving, Grieving, and Growing Workshops for donor families. For more information,
including a schedule of events, information about Pittsburgh, and to register for the
Games, go to www.kidney.org/news/tgames. If you're a resident of Florida, you may
contact either J.T. Rhodes or Steven Binder in Jacksonville, or Team Florida manager
Juliet Venzara for information about Team Florida and area events leading up to the
Games.
recipients. It is also a great opportunity for donor family members to meet and give
support through various donor events. Athletic events include swimming, track and
field, tennis, golf, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cycling, volleyball, racquetball,
and bowling. Other events include a donor recognition ceremony, kids time, and the
Giving, Grieving, and Growing Workshops for donor families. For more information,
including a schedule of events, information about Pittsburgh, and to register for the
Games, go to www.kidney.org/news/tgames. If you're a resident of Florida, you may
contact either J.T. Rhodes or Steven Binder in Jacksonville, or Team Florida manager
Juliet Venzara for information about Team Florida and area events leading up to the
Games.
NEWSFLASH! This month's TRIO meeting will be at the Deerwood Public Library and Saturday's brunch will be at the
International House of Pancakes, or IHOP, on Baymeadows Rd. See below for more details.
International House of Pancakes, or IHOP, on Baymeadows Rd. See below for more details.
NEW! You can now complete an online membership application. Simply type in the requested information, and instantly
become a member of TRIO of Northeast Florida. Click here to become an instant member. You may also download and
complete an application form to return by mail.
become a member of TRIO of Northeast Florida. Click here to become an instant member. You may also download and
complete an application form to return by mail.