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9th Annual George Taliaferro Open To Benefit Children

Bloomington, Indiana – March 31, 2008 – More than 130 golfers are expected to hit the links on Monday, June 2nd to help the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) raise awareness and funds to benefit children who are in need of a life-saving transplant. The fun-filled day at the Eagle Pointe Country Club in Bloomington, Indiana, will include prizes, contests, food, and fun. Proceeds from the first eight George Taliaferro Open for Children golf outings totaled nearly $500,000.

"I have been overwhelmed by the response to this event over the past several years, and am grateful for the generous support of the many fine individuals and organizations that come to play each year,” said COTA Board Chairman Emeritus George Taliaferro. “My priority is to help ensure there is an organ or tissue donor for every child who needs a life-saving transplant. After my family, I am most proud of the work I have done to help these children have a second chance at life!"

According to Taliaferro, many Bloomington-area sponsors helped make this event a tremendous success in the past including: Comprehensive Financial Consultants (Presenting Sponsor), David and Bonne Hilliard (Gold Sponsor), Cook Incorporated, Bunger & Robertson, the Bloomington Courtyard, GOC Technologies, Dr. Lisa Baker and Monroe Bank.

"We are thankful to George for his energy and enthusiasm -- I hope when I am 81 I have half his energy level," said COTA President Rick Lofgren. "This event is an annual success due to George’s warmth, generosity and integrity -- all of which allows COTA to provide the resources that have helped families raise in excess of $48,000,000 over more than two decades of serving transplant patients."

The Children’s Organ Transplant Association is a national charity that provides fundraising assistance for children needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.  100% of all funds raised are used for transplant-related expenses.  COTA’s priority is to assure that no child or young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds.  For more information about COTA, or this year’s George Taliaferro Open for Children, call 1.800.366.2682. You may also view the brochure or register here.

To contact us:

Phone: 1-800-366-2682
Fax: 812-336-8885
Email: cota@cota.org
2501 COTA Dr., Bloomington, IN  47403