For over 45 years, the World Transplant Games Federation has used sport to celebrate the success of transplantation, support recipients in living well after surgery, and raise awareness of the urgent need for more organ donors. Beyond our Summer and Winter World Transplant Games, we run education, wellbeing and awareness programmes that help people live with a transplant. With your support, we can share stories of hope, help athletes from under-resourced countries attend our events, and inspire
The need for a life-saving transplant can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnicity. Yet too many people around the world still face long waits, limited awareness, and a shortage of registered organ donors. Even after transplant, recipients continue to face major physical, emotional and social challenges as they learn to live with a transplant. They need ongoing medical, public and community support not only to survive - but to thrive.
We address this problem by holding events that show the world what transplant recipients can go on to achieve - from representing their country to winning medals on the international stage. These powerful moments challenge perceptions, inspire hope, and help turn recipients into ambassadors for organ donation, encouraging more people to register as donors. Alongside our events, we also provide support, education and community connection to help recipients navigate the challenges of life after t
The long-term impact is a world where more people understand the life-saving power of organ donation, more individuals choose to register as donors, and fewer people die waiting for a transplant. By showcasing what transplant recipients can achieve, we help change public perceptions, inspire hope, and create powerful ambassadors for donation. At the same time, we support recipients in living healthier, more active and more connected lives after transplant - improving long-term wellbeing.
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