World Transplant Winter Games
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OFFICIAL account of the World Transplant Winter Games 2024 in Bormio, Italy
With competitions in many different disciplines from skiing and snowboarding to cross-country skiing and curling, the Winter World Transplant Games provides challenges and excitement in equal quantities and will leave you with memories to take home and cherish.
23/09/2026
⏳ Just 2 weeks to go—book your spot!
Join our upcoming combined Women’s and Men’s Wellness webinar:
Softening the Suffering: Wellbeing in the Transplant Journey
Led by Dr Mel Phillips, this supportive session will explore the patient journey from before transplant to life beyond, helping participants better understand the emotional landscape and discover practical tools for coping, connection and compassion.
Open to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
📅 Thursday, 8 October 2026
🕕 18:00 UK time
💻 Live online via Microsoft Teams
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and feel empowered. Tag someone who should join and let us know in the comments if you’ll be there! 👇
🔗 Register and watch the webinar: https://bit.ly/4hZJTkF
Supported by the Community Fund
Some moments stay with you long after the final whistle. ⚽💚
The Transplant Football World Cup brought people together from around the world through football, friendship and the gift of life. There were goals, celebrations and unforgettable moments on the pitch—but what we’ll remember most is the way this community showed up for one another.
To every player, family member, supporter, volunteer and organiser: thank you. You made this a week we’ll carry with us for a long time.
Here’s to the memories we made and to continuing to live forward, together. 🌍
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott
22/09/2026
❄️ Something exciting is coming… and it’s time to save the date!
The WTGF Snow Boot Camp returns from 6–13 March 2027 for an unforgettable week of snow, sport, adventure and connection with the transplant community. 🏂🏔️
More information will be revealed soon—watch this space!
📅 6–13 March 2027
22/09/2026
Today at TTS Congress 26 in Sydney, Liz Schick, Kate Clark, Geoff Jessup, Chris Thomas, Dr. Kate Wyburn and Dr. Geoffrey McCaughan led an insightful discussion on life after transplant.
The session explored how safe, inclusive movement can strengthen confidence, support long-term recovery and help transplant recipients of all abilities live well beyond transplantation.
Thank you to our speakers and everyone who contributed to this important conversation.
Another challenger steps up! ⏱️🌍
We’re excited to see how many people can stop the timer exactly on 10 seconds—but this challenge carries a much bigger meaning.
With only around 10% of the global need for solid organ transplantation currently being met, we asked members of the transplant community: How can we help more transplant recipients live forward?
Every voice, idea and action can help change lives worldwide. 🧡
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott
22/09/2026
Every donor has the power to become someone’s Hope Hero. ❤️
This World Marrow Donor Day, the WTGF is proud to help raise awareness of the life-saving impact of bone marrow and stem cell donation—and to thank the incredible donors who give patients and families hope for the future.
Together, we can spread awareness, encourage more people to join donor registries and help give someone a second chance at life.
10 Second Challenge!⏱️🌍
With only around 10% of the global need for solid organ transplantation currently being met, we challenged members of the transplant community to answer one important question: How can we help more transplant recipients live forward?
Every voice, idea and action has the potential to help change lives worldwide. 🧡
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott
21/09/2026
Living Forward Is a Massive Hit at TTS! ✨
From designing custom tote bags to connecting with doctors, nurses, transplant coordinators and researchers, the stand has been bursting with creativity, powerful conversations and inspiring stories. Together, we’re celebrating the transplant community and sharing the life-changing power of organ donation! 🌍
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott
21/09/2026
💚 Celebrating Our Scars
“My scar reminds me not to give up, to keep going and to be grateful for this new opportunity—even though my illness was not always believed.” — Rafke Lemaire
Rafke’s scar represents perseverance through illness, the strength to continue and gratitude for a new opportunity in life. It is a powerful reminder that every person’s journey deserves to be seen, heard and believed.
Every scar tells a story of courage, resilience and hope. 💚
Do you have a story beneath the ink? Submit your story here:
https://bit.ly/4bwTKtL
21/09/2026
Sometimes, the most ordinary moments become the most extraordinary. 🧡
For transplant recipient Anita Demchenko, Living Forward means treasuring every laugh, every memory and every moment with the people she loves most. “I am grateful every day for the gift of life and for the ordinary moments that now feel extraordinary—filled with love, laughter and precious memories.
” What does Living Forward mean to you?
Share your story for the chance to be featured:
🔗 Share your Living Forward story: https://bit.ly/3NwHotg
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott
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