KATIE CAPLES FOUNDATION, INC.
FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA

KATIE CAPLES FOUNDATION, INC., a non-profit organization headquartered in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is dedicated to raising awareness about organ transplantation and supporting families considering donation after loss. Established on March 12, 1999, the foundation was named in honor of Katie Caples. It encourages potential donors to share their stories through its website, www.katiecaplesfoundation.com, granting permission for these narratives to be shared online indefinitely unless removed by written request via their contact form. The organization plays a crucial role in educating the public about life-saving medical procedures and technologies such as LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices) which support heart function until a transplant is possible. It also highlights critical health issues, such as chronic lung disease affecting over 35 million Americans, with nearly 342,000 fatalities annually due to this condition. KATIE CAPLES FOUNDATION addresses the intricacies of organ donation and medical treatments including total parenteral nutrition for intestinal failure. The foundation discusses how various organs like the pancreas and liver function and are impacted by diseases, while emphasizing the life-extending benefits of organ donations such as bone grafts, which stimulate new growth and reduce patient recovery complications. The organization ensures rigorous blood screening to prevent disease transmission, underscoring its dedication to health safety. It highlights that donations can significantly impact not only heart and lung recipients but also those needing transplants or treatments for conditions involving the bones, tendons, ligaments, corneas, eyes, and bone marrow. Registered officially as a Florida Domestic Nonprofit with filed number N99000001682 and currently in good standing since its last annual report on April 22, 2024, KATIE CAPLES FOUNDATION is guided by directors Susan L Caples and Amy Reese, with Kelley J Mccrimmon serving as the Company's Registered Agent. With a commitment to compassion and education, it supports potential donors' choices while providing families with critical resources during the process of donation consideration.