TRIO-Maryland Chapter, Inc./ An Organ Transplant Support Group

10/22/2026

Finding a living donor can open a new path to kidney transplant.

University of Maryland Medical Center invites you and your loved ones to join a free online webinar to learn how finding a living donor may help you receive a kidney transplant sooner.

During this live webinar, you’ll learn about:
• Living donor strategies: Practical strategies for finding a living kidney donor.
• The facts about living donation: What you need to know about the living donation process.
• Sharing your story: Tips for talking with family, friends, and others about your need for a kidney transplant.
• Finding your champions: How to identify people who can support you in your search for a living donor.
• Live Q&A: Get your questions answered by transplant nephrologist Dr. Abdolreza Haririan and living donor kidney recipient coordinator Jessica Davidson Lewis.

Register now: www.umm.edu/KidneyWebcast

10/21/2026

Protect your smile and your health post-transplant with good dental hygiene! Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits all play an important role in staying “infection free.” Here’s what you should know about taking care of your teeth after transplant.

10/21/2026

Age alone doesn't determine whether someone can become an organ donor.

People of many ages and medical histories can be considered for donation.

Medical professionals evaluate whether donation is possible when the time comes.

The takeaway? Don't rule yourself out based on your age or medical history.

In Maryland, there are two transplant programs that facilitate living donation, the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center and The Transplant Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

To become a living kidney or liver donor, call 410-614-9345.

10/20/2026

She gave him one of her kidneys after he was diagnosed with stage 5 renal failure. They were strangers at the time, but now they're not just friends, they're "kidney buddies for life."

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nick-bohn-molly-clyden-kidney-transplant-illinois/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVE1D1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVdGOUhwWmNJS0c4ajJIR3JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUBlYZP9CGQkCea0CbO9yUj_NZ2MePUugxWmAuy1jbrKRGpxWBKPddQiEWew_aem_HW0ZbiKzIsRbQ4d1zj0K1Q

Nick Bohn and Molly Clyden have a forever bond, after she reached out to help him when he needed it most.

10/19/2026

Free and Open to the Public......

TRIO Maryland will hold its November 2026 Monthly Zoom Meeting Saturday Morning -November 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am. edt

"Caring for your Grief this Holiday Season"

Our Guest Speaker is...
Gordon Creamer MS, RD, LDN
Creator of the Mission Bridge
Program Director at Well for the Journey
A Spiritual Wellness Center in Lutherville, Maryland

Learning Topics...
* Acknowledging Your Grief
* Practicing Self Compassion
* Meaningful Ways to Move through the Season
* Practice of Setting Intentions and Creating Boundaries

Be sure to check out TRIO Maryland's Upcoming Events @
https://triomaryland.org/events/

Check out our TRIO Maryland's "You Tube Page" @ Click Here ..https://www.youtube.com//featured

Thank You
Michele & Marty
TRIO Maryland

10/17/2026

In the United States, there are more than 100,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Giving the gift of life is a very personal decision, one factor that might affect your decision is your faith.

Did you know? All major religions in the U.S. support donation as a final act of compassion and generosity.

10/16/2026

Michigan’s first kidney and intestine transplant gives Briana Dery a second chance

https://giftoflifemichigan.org/blog/michigan-first-kidney-intestine-transplant?fbclid=IwY2xjawU_Ze9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5hglXuxw5cWGovgV-pVUZvmE7yydFMaizoNQOBHqojPNdmbNqn2FuAjBHECg_aem_FcEEp1rYN5h_GsPvCrvJxQ

Michigan's first combined kidney & intestine transplant gave Bri a second chance at life after years of battling a rare digestive disease.

10/15/2026

"Gift Someone More Time"

Register @ www.donatelifemaryland.org

10/15/2026

Could stem cell therapy improve the health of donated kidneys?

https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2026/10/14/could-donated-kidneys-be-repaired-using-new-stem-cell-therapy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU97mpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5vClBHG9kbJC7-wVW1MgUXifnGYgWGokIdChbFD5cHOb6ZFXyq3QufyO3A8A_aem_DT8kEWMCWv5O9tk5scbV1w

Dr Bettina Wilm has received a grant to look at using stem cell therapy to improve the health of transplanted kidneys.

10/15/2026