Because Every Gift Creates Another Miracle
Giving Hope. Celebrating Life. Honoring Generosity.
A transplant is one of medicine's greatest miracles: not because of science alone, but because of the extraordinary generosity that makes it possible.
The Chimera Society celebrates the power of that generosity and honors those whose support throughout the year helps the Florida Organ Transplant Association provide connection, resources, and community to transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, and the healthcare professionals who make transplantation possible. Every gift matters, and together, those gifts transform lives.
Why "The Chimera Society"?
The Society takes its name from chimerism, the remarkable biological phenomenon in which donor and recipient cells coexist after transplantation. This unique connection symbolizes the lasting bond created through organ donation—a gift that forever intertwines lives through healing, and compassion.
Just as transplantation creates a lifelong connection between donor and recipient, The Chimera Society celebrates those whose generosity creates lasting connections throughout Florida's transplant community.
Every Gift Counts
Membership in The Chimera Society is based on total annual giving during the calendar year. Whether your support comes through one generous gift or several contributions throughout the year, every donation is combined to determine your recognition level. This approach celebrates consistent generosity and reflects the many ways our supporters choose to invest in FOTA's mission.
Hope Builder
$500–$999
Life Champion
$1,000–2,499
Healing Advocate
$2,500 - $4,999
Transplant Ambassador
$5,000–9,999
Legacy Leader
$10,000+
Society Recognition
Members of The Chimera Society receive recognition for their annual generosity and commitment to FOTA's mission through opportunities that may include:
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Recognition as a member of The Chimera Society on the FOTA website.
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Complimentary admission to annual FOTA Celebration of Life for a family of 4 (2 adults and up to 2 children, at the same address).
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Invitations to upcoming FOTA events and seminars.
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Monthly email with upcoming transplant support group information, and resources for the transplant community.
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Listing in the monthly email with your company name and website (if applicable).
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Advanced copy of "State of FOTA" impact report.
Founding Members
The individuals recognized below comprise the inaugural class of The Chimera Society as of October 1, 2026—Founding Members whose generosity established this tradition of philanthropy and helped shape the future of FOTA.
We are honored to recognize the inaugural members of The Chimera Society. Their generosity has helped strengthen FOTA's mission and ensure that transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, and healthcare professionals continue to receive the support they deserve.We are proud to celebrate these individuals whose compassion is changing lives.
Legacy Leader
$10,000+
Anonymous
Cleveland Clinic
South Florida Donor Network
Transplant Ambassador
$5,000 - $9,999
Leading Ladies
Memorial Healthcare System
South Florida Small
Business Accounting
Healing Advocate
$2,500 - $4,999
Sanofi
Life Champion
$1,000 - $2,499
Harold Katz Family Foundation
Lissette Linares &Roly Perez
MedCare
Michele Gutierrez &
Gilbert Chediak II
Mirta & Gilbert Chediak
Walmart #4161
Wawa Foundation
Wetzel & Associates
Hope Builder
$500 - $999
Alina and Roberto Aguero
CareDx
Ester and Eugene Velarde
Heal the Planet
HRMCS
Melissa & David Wetzel
Meredith and Hector Hector
Michael Pues
Ray and Miguel Ayzcuy
Ziomahara Linares
Join The Chimera Society
Your generosity makes more than transplantation possible; it makes community possible.
Every gift helps FOTA provide education, emergency assistance, peer support, and life-changing programs for transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, and the healthcare professionals who serve them.
When your cumulative annual giving reaches $500 or more during the calendar year, you become a member of The Chimera Society, joining a community of compassionate individuals whose generosity ensures that no one has to navigate the transplant journey alone.
Together, we celebrate the gift of life, and those who make it possible.
