More Oklahomans impacted by transplant foundation closure [Video]

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) –  More Oklahomans are speaking out regarding the impact the National Foundation for Transplants decision to close its doors has had on their lives.

News 4 spoke with Norman business owner Joanie Buchanan who said she’s been raising money through the foundation since finding out she needed a kidney transplant during the pandemic.

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“I’ve been raising money,” said Buchanan. “All my clients are donating money.”

Buchanan told News 4 she managed to raise a little over $18,000 through a foundation campaign before getting the news last month through Integris that the foundation was shutting its doors for good.

“Me and my husband kind of went crazy,” said Buchanan.

Buchanan said while the news came as a blow she felt more embarrassed for the friends and clients who had helped her out, one of which she told News 4 donated around $5,000 to …