The Central Arkansas Support Group met on January 14, 2020 at Whole Hog BBQ in Little Rock. We had 27 members to attend. Come Join us for great food, fun & fellowship.
The Central Arkansas Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at a local restaurant. The location is emailed to the group members or join our Facebook Page at Central Arkansas Transplant Support Group. For more information, contact Carolyn Berry at 870-329-1368.
Many times we, as transplant recipients, are faced with financial challenges. We know what an extended hospital stay, co-pays for medications, numerous trips to doctor costs, food, utilities, etc. can do to our budgets.
In 2008, ORA/AR established the Patient Assistance Fund (PAF) to help with such financial challenges. The PAF is designed to help pay for medical & other related expenses that are of an emergency or non-insured nature. Your ORA/AR dues help the PAF.
In the year 2014, $4,263.00 was paid from the PAF to aid recipients in their time of need. To receive this type of financial assistance, specific eligibility criteria must be met. Once an application is received an evaluation process takes place which will determine whether assistance will or will not be provided. There is a limit as to the level of assistance that can be provided to each applicant each year. If you need emergency assistance, the best place to start is with your transplant coordinator.
The Russellville Support Group is not meeting at this time. If you are interested in starting this group up again, please contact Linda Weaver at 501-993-1445 and I will be happy to help you get the group started.
Milton Spooner has started the NW Arkansas Support Group. The first meeting was held on January 12th in Fayetteville at Denny’s. There were 18 attendees. We had a great meeting! Lots of fun, fellowship and shared our stories with one another.
The group plans to meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. To join the group give Milt a call at 479-212-0872 so he can get you on his email list for the next meeting.
Come join in the fun!
The Hot Springs Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at various restaurants. Meetings are listed on the “Hot Springs Transplant Group” Facebook page. For any questions, contact Kay Grubbs at 501-767-0426.
The Conway Support Group meets at 5:00 pm the 1st Tuesday of every month. The location is emailed to the group members. For more information, contact Dale & Deb Smith at 501-472-0461.