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The Heartbeat of TRIO: Finding Support Close to Home
Every organ transplant recipient and caregiver understands the journey: it is a marathon, not a sprint, and while the medical teams are brilliant, the emotional and logistical toll can feel isolating. I was actually making plans to purchase a rental property and run a non-profit for patients post-transplant when Lorrinda called me. She had a different vision. In fact, Lorrinda had already connected with TRIO National and was dedicated to starting a local peer support chapter—she sold me on the idea!
This critical need for local, consistent peer support is what led to the founding of the Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) Oklahoma Chapter. Learn more here about TRIO.
Karen Hoyt
November 25, 2025
