HOUSTON 2021
COUNTDOWN TO THE SUMMER WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES
THE LARGEST ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS EVENT IN THE WORLD.
The World Transplant Games are a celebration of life and as such include many social and cultural events such as an Opening Ceremony, Cultural evenings, Closing ceremony, Donor recognition events, Youth Programs and a Gala Dinner. The games have attracted 2,500+ participants from over 60 different nations, made up of athletes, medical professionals, donor families, living donors and supporters, and continues to keep growing.
ATHLETES AND VOLUNTEERS
2500+
Participants from over 60 different nations, made up of athletes, medical professionals, donor families, living donors and supporters, and is constantly growing.
7
Days of competition for a number of sports ranging from low impact through to high exertion.
4 to 80+
Aged athletes who have undergone either solid organ or bone marrow life saving transplants, these include Liver, Heart, Lung, Kidney, Pancreas and Bone Marrow.
FANTASTIC FACILITIES
Located in the heart of Houston, The University of Houston will be the central hub for all World Transplant Games participants as well as the location of all planned social gatherings and meetings. The University of Houston will also serve as the site for 10 of 15 sports all played at a state-of-the-art campus facility.
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIES
The atmosphere and friendliness show amongst everyone is unreal. It's fantastic to be around such special individuals who are so inspiring and their never complain. One big happy family from all around the world.❤️❤️
- Tracey Straker, Birmingham, UK
Los world Transplant Games. La experiencia de compartir con mas de 50 paises de todo el mundo una experiencia unica. Su constante desarrollo en pos de mejorae la calidad de los deportistas trasplantados.
- Ariel Baragiola, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The World Transplant Games. The experience of sharing with more than 50 countries around the world a unique experience. Its constant development in pursuit of improving the quality of transplanted athletes.
Eine einmalige Möglichkeit Transplantierte aus aller Welt zu treffen und sich auch im Wettkampf zu vergleichen.Weiters lernt man auch neue Länder und Kulturen kennen.
- Michael Prenner, Ora, Italy
A unique way to meet transplants from all over the world and compare themselves in competition. You also get to know new countries and cultures.
GET IN TOUCH
We want to make your experience at the Games and in Houston as enjoyable as possible, if you have questions regarding facilities, travel visas, accommodations or just want to say hello please send us a message!