2010 U.S. Transplant Games®

[Angie]

Jeff if you take pictures please share them here when you get back from the games! This is exciting! I wish we could all go

[jules]

The transplant games are now only 3 weeks away.  I can't wait to go.  Today I was invited to the Univeristy of Wisconsin hosts reception as well as a Get Connected event.  As per my doc, there will be many powerful people in the world of transplant at these events.  I am so excited to be a part of it.  My doc has also invited me to a dinner with some other people in the transplant field.  I am so lucky to have a doctor in Wisconsin who is really connected and involved in his patient's lives.

[getlife]

That sounds very exciting Jules.  I know this will be a good time for you all. The transplant games are so much worth going to all the way around.

[Tonto]

How exciting

[Angie]

The transplant games are now only 3 weeks away.  I can't wait to go.  Today I was invited to the Univeristy of Wisconsin hosts reception as well as a Get Connected event.  As per my doc, there will be many powerful people in the world of transplant at these events.  I am so excited to be a part of it.  My doc has also invited me to a dinner with some other people in the transplant field.  I am so lucky to have a doctor in Wisconsin who is really connected and involved in his patient's lives.

Wow this is exciting! Wish I could attend as well!

[getlife]

      

8 Days and counting!!! In about 1 hour and 20 minutes will be 7 days!              

Please keep our transplant game participants/supporters in your thoughts!
I am so excited for them!

HIGHLIGHTS AND GOALS OF THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION 2010 U.S. TRANSPLANT GAMES

•The National Kidney Foundation 2010 U.S. Transplant Games will be held July 30– August 4 in Madison, Wisconsin.

•The Games will celebrate success of organ transplantation among toddlers and octogenarians; recent transplant recipients and those who have lived with their transplanted organs for decades.

•Sponsors include Greater Madison Convention &Visitors Bureau, Dane County Sports Fund, City of Madison Event Assistance Fund, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, UW Health Children's Hospital and Health System and Froedtert Hospital Foundation.

•Athletic competition is open to any man, woman or child who has received a life–saving organ transplant, including kidney, lung, heart, liver, pancreas or bone marrow.

•Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in a dozen sports including:

Golf
Swimming
3–on–3 Basketball
5K Road race
Tennis
Bowling
Volleyball
Badminton
Track & Field
Racquetball
Cycling
Table tennis

Goals of Games
•Showcase the success of transplantation while calling attention to the critical need for more organ donors in the U.S.

•Recognize and pay tribute to the more than 4,000 American families who donate the organs and tissues of their family members each year.

•Offer a form of rehabilitation for chronic disease patients through the use of athletics.

•Establish a commitment to patient wellness, increasing longevity and improving transplant success.

•For more information visit www.transplantgames.org

[mojoat29]

I am going to be there too!!! My niece and I are driving down there on Friday. I am pretty excited to be able to go and watch.

[jules]

The games are 8 days away (although the NKF website says 7).  I will be leaving on June 30 to drive to Madison.  I am so excited I can't wait.

[getlife]

Tomorrow is the big day!  A couple of our members are attending the transplant games, I hope you all catch up with each other...

1. Jules
2. Mojoat
3. Livecam

If we are missing anyone, please post and let us know what team you are representing, even if you don't participate, you are there as support. 

Lot's of pictures!  And safe travels to the three of you.

[phyl]

Can't wait to see the pictures.....yes, I hope they all met up. 

[getlife]

Coverage on the 2010 U.S. Transplant Games on www.wkow.com this weekend.

http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12899533

[mojoat29]

I will not be making down to the games due to an infection. I hope you guys have a fun time. Hopefully I will make it to the next games.

[livecam]

Sorry to hear that Mojoat.  We are here now enjoying the rain and cloudy weather and looking forward to the hopefully dry 5K a little later this morning.  Madison is a pretty city surrounded by several lakes.  Lots of opportunities here for water sports from many parts of the city. There are tons of patients, family members, and donor families here.  This is a huge event.

[getlife]

Hope you all can link to this:

http://www.wkow.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=4990682&h1=Transplant%20games&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=188633&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&rnd=18821840

[livecam]

Today at the Transplant Games we did the 5K walk, some other walking around, and attended the tailgate party and opening ceremonies.  I ran into a friend from Kidney Korner, Jules 17 who is here with team St. Louis.  Here are a few pictures from earlier today.