OKLAHOMANS IMPACTED BY TRANSPLANTATION TO PARTICIPATE IN TRANSPLANT GAMES
A group of 50 Oklahomans who have been impacted by the gift of organ donation and transplantation will travel to Cleveland, Ohio this week to participate in the Transplant Games of America.
The Transplant Games of America is a multi-sport festival event for individuals who have undergone lifesaving transplant surgeries. Events are open to living donors, transplant recipients, and organ donor families. It exists to raise awareness for the need for organ, eye and tissue donation while celebrating the lives of organ donors and recipients.
Participants from Team Oklahoma will compete in events such as bowling, ping pong, darts, volleyball, golf, corn hole and bocce ball.
“The competition is intense,” Jack Ligon, a kidney recipient said. “I look forward to participating every year.”
For many participants, the most exciting part of attending the games is having the opportunity to honor their donors who saved their life.
“I take advantage of every opportunity to honor my donor through getting to live my life to the fullest after receiving my transplant,” Natalie Griffin, a double lung recipient explained.
The Transplant Games are a symbol to many that after one undergoes a lifesaving transplant, they have the opportunity to live a healthy life.
“We attend the games to support the success of donation. They show how those who have received transplants live active, healthy lives,” Cheryl Manley, the manager of Team Oklahoma said.
The Transplant Games of America will take place June 10-15 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Transplant Games of America is a multi-sport festival event for individuals who have undergone lifesaving transplant surgeries. Events are open to living donors, transplant recipients, and organ donor families. It exists to raise awareness for the need for organ, eye and tissue donation while celebrating the lives of organ donors and recipients.
Participants from Team Oklahoma will compete in events such as bowling, ping pong, darts, volleyball, golf, corn hole and bocce ball.
“The competition is intense,” Jack Ligon, a kidney recipient said. “I look forward to participating every year.”
For many participants, the most exciting part of attending the games is having the opportunity to honor their donors who saved their life.
“I take advantage of every opportunity to honor my donor through getting to live my life to the fullest after receiving my transplant,” Natalie Griffin, a double lung recipient explained.
The Transplant Games are a symbol to many that after one undergoes a lifesaving transplant, they have the opportunity to live a healthy life.
“We attend the games to support the success of donation. They show how those who have received transplants live active, healthy lives,” Cheryl Manley, the manager of Team Oklahoma said.
The Transplant Games of America will take place June 10-15 in Cleveland, Ohio.
